La scène musicale nigériane est une fois de plus secouée par des développements choquants alors que la police de l’État de Lagos a récemment appréhendé Ibrahim Owodunni, plus connu sous le nom de Primeboy, dans le cadre de l’enquête sur la mort controversée du chanteur Mohbad. Cette arrestation, survenue mardi dernier alors que le musicien se rendait au Département d’enquête criminelle de l’État à Panti, Yaba, aux côtés d’Ayobami Fisayo, alias Sending, soulève de nombreuses questions quant à la tournure de cette affaire déjà complexe.
Fémi Adéola
Tony Elumelu invests in Africa's tech future
Tony Elumelu, one of Nigeria’s most influential tycoons, continues his visionary quest to boost Africa’s economic development with the launch of Heirs Technologies. This new entity, a subsidiary of Heirs Holdings, is committed to being a major player in the digital transformation of the continent.
Poverty in Nigeria: writers issue a call to Tinubu
Nigerian writers, united under the banner of Writers for Democratic Change (WfDC), have recently issued a passionate appeal to President Bola Tinubu to take concrete steps towards the welfare of citizens affected by poverty and other pressing issues. In a statement released by their coordinator, Wole Adedoyin, the group highlighted the growing difficulties faced by millions of Nigerians and urged the current administration to pay particular attention to these pressing concerns.
Nigeria: a religious figure makes bleak predictions
Father Ejike Mbaka, The Spiritual Director of Adoration Ministry Nigeria (AMEN), has sounded the alarm about an imminent wave of famine that could devastate the country. Speaking during his Sunday homily, the religious leader warned President Bola Tinubu of the devastating consequences of growing insecurity and difficulties in Nigeria. Mbaka, while acknowledging the obstacles he himself has overcome to ascend to the presidency through an act of providence, criticized Tinubu‘s lack of political will to address the nation’s problems.
Dangote refinery poised to import crude from US by end of February
The Dangote Refinery in Nigeria, the largest in Africa, is poised to reach a major milestone by diversifying its sources of crude oil supply. According to well-informed traders, the Trafigura Group is reported to have sold 2 million barrels of WTI Midland to the Dangote refinery for delivery by the end of February. This transaction marks a significant turning point for the refinery, as it prepares to import crude oil from the United States for the first time, according to a Bloomberg report.
Hushpuppi's appeal denied: court upholds 11-year sentence
The attempt by Ramon Abbas, also known as Hushpuppi, to reduce his 11-year prison sentence encountered a major obstacle with the rejection of his request by the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals in Los Angeles, United States. Despite his arguments asserting his good behavior in detention, the Court upheld his initial sentence.
Nigeria: pregnant woman and soldiers among victims of Boko Haram's latest attack
A new tragedy has struck the northern region of Nigeria, as military sources report a deadly ambush carried out by militants from the Boko Haram faction, supported by the Islamic State, the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP), formerly known as Jama’at Ahl as-Sunnah lid-Da’wah wa’l-Jihād in Borno State. The attack occurred along the Fulka to Bama route, causing an as yet unconfirmed number of casualties among Nigerian soldiers.
Why You should drink more tea daily
In an era where increasing focus is placed on the health benefits of the foods and beverages we consume, tea emerges as an unexpected source of longevity. A recent study conducted by researchers at Sichuan University in Chengdu, China, reveals that regular tea consumption may not only slow down biological aging processes but also contribute to a longer, healthier life.
A Nigerian Man wants to leave his wife who pends all her time at church
In a courtroom in Nyanya, a marital drama unfolds where Mr. Aku Bakari, a civil servant, voices his distress over his wife Mary’s excessive commitment to religious activities. Accusing his wife of neglecting her family, Bakari seeks the dissolution of their marriage before the customary court. The core issue appears to be Mary’s continuous participation in church services, which often extends from Friday night to Sunday, leaving her husband and children unattended.
Dangote: this famous billionaire explains why he acquired shares in his company
Nigerian business magnate and billionaire investor Femi Otedola recently announced a significant acquisition of shares in Dangote Cement, the cement giant in Africa. This strategic decision reflects Otedola‘s confidence in Dangote Cement‘s potential to generate foreign exchange for Nigeria, emphasizing his commitment to businesses that contribute to the country’s economic resilience.