Category: News
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MICHAEL JACKSON BIOPIC ‘MICHAEL’ FACES HEAVY BACKLASH OVER “WHITEWASHING” CLAIMS
Even before release, Hollywood’s latest Michael Jackson film is already in a heated cultural storm. The upcoming biopic Michael, featuring Jaafar Jackson in the role of his late uncle Michael Jackson, has sparked controversy across Hollywood and social media. Critics are raising concerns over how the story of the King of Pop will be told,…
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BLESSED AND BRUISED ONLINE: CELEBRITY APOLOGIES, CYBERBULLYING DEBATE AND SOCIAL MEDIA DRAMA HEATS UP
From apologies to accusations—social media drama is dominating Nigeria’s entertainment space. Influencer Blessing CEO has publicly apologised following a health-related controversy, while reality star Tacha sparked conversation after saying online abuse can feel worse than racism. Elsewhere, the entertainment industry continues to boom as Nigerian MCs report rising demand, with increasingly elaborate events driving growth…
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WIZKID, BURNA BOY, REMA LEAD 2026 AMA NOMINATIONS AS AFROBEATS SHINES GLOBALLY
Afrobeats is having a global moment again—this time with major American Music Awards recognition and fresh debate over its roots. Wizkid, Burna Boy, and Rema have all been nominated for Best Afrobeats Artist at the 2026 American Music Awards. But the spotlight isn’t just on awards. Burna Boy’s mother, Bose Ogulu, has stepped in to…
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SANWO-OLU PUSHES FOR TAX AGENCIES’ AUTONOMY, HAILS LAGOS REVENUE BOOM
Babajide Sanwo-Olu has called for full autonomy for tax agencies across Nigeria, saying political interference is slowing down revenue growth in many states. Speaking at the 159th meeting of the Joint Revenue Board in Lagos, the governor praised the Lagos State Internal Revenue Service (LIRS) for driving record performance. He revealed that Lagos generated about…
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FCCPC WARNS FIRMS: NO APPROVAL, NO MERGER DEALS
The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has warned companies and investors to fully comply with merger and acquisition laws before sealing any deals. In a notice posted on its official X page, the commission said all qualifying transactions must be reported and approved in advance under the law. FCCPC stressed it can approve,…
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BORNO RAID: TROOPS KILL 24 TERRORISTS, RESCUE 9 ABDUCTED VICTIMS
Midnight battle in Borno—soldiers strike back hard, rescue women and children, and recover deadly weapons. Troops of the Nigerian Army have killed 24 terrorists and rescued nine abducted women and children during operations in Borno State. According to an operational report, soldiers of the 26 Brigade carried out a search-and-rescue mission around the Mandara Mountains,…
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ISWAP COMMANDER, 24 OTHERS KILLED AS TROOPS FOIL BORNO ATTACK
Troops of Operation HADIN KAI have killed an ISWAP commander and 24 other fighters while repelling an attack on Kukareta community in Borno State. The Theatre Commander, Maj.-Gen. Abdulsalam Abubakar, said the early-morning assault was decisively neutralised after a fierce exchange that lasted till about 3 a.m. He confirmed that the ISWAP commander, Abu Umar…
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DELTA CP RALLIES SECURITY AGENCIES FOR JOINT WAR ON CRIME
The Delta State Commissioner of Police, Yemi Oyeniyi, has launched a push for stronger inter-agency collaboration to tackle rising crime across the state. During visits to the Department of State Services (DSS), Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), and Nigeria Correctional Service (NCoS) in Asaba, the CP flagged key threats including kidnapping, communal clashes, human trafficking, and…
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INSECURITY: ‘GUNS ALONE WON’T FIX IT’ — EXPERT URGES NEW APPROACH
Peace advocate Rafiu Lawal says rising insecurity across the country highlights the limits of military force and the need for broader, non-kinetic solutions. Speaking in Abuja, the Executive Director of Building Blocks for Peace Foundation noted that despite military gains, banditry, terrorism, and communal clashes persist. According to him, the root causes—poverty, unemployment, injustice, and…
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ALLEGED COUP PLOT: 6 PLEAD NOT GUILTY, TRIAL SET FOR APRIL 27
The Federal High Court in Abuja has remanded six defendants in Department of State Services (DSS) custody over an alleged plot to overthrow the government. All six pleaded not guilty to a 13-count charge including treason, terrorism, and money laundering before Justice Joyce Abdulmalik. The prosecution, led by Attorney-General Lateef Olasunkanmi Fagbemi, secured an accelerated…
