Enoch Odesola

New York — Global Afrobeats sensation Ayodeji Ibrahim Balogun, famously known as Wizkid, has expressed his hope for improved governance in Nigeria and across the African continent. Speaking at the premiere of his highly anticipated documentary “Wizkid: Long Live Lagos” at the Tribeca Film Festival on Friday, the award-winning singer reflected on the broader African […]

Abuja — The Federal Government has announced that Wednesday, June 12, 2025, will be observed as a public holiday to celebrate this year’s Democracy Day. The declaration was made by the Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, on behalf of the Federal Government, according to a statement released in Abuja on Sunday by the Ministry’s […]

Istanbul — Turkish giants Besiktas have officially submitted a bid for Nigerian defender Bright Osayi-Samuel, as the club looks to reinforce its squad ahead of the new season. The 27-year-old full-back is nearing the end of his current deal with Istanbul rivals Fenerbahce, which is set to expire later this month. With contract renewal talks […]

London — Thomas Tuchel has etched his name into the England record books, becoming the first manager to win his opening three matches in charge without conceding a goal, following a 1-0 victory over Andorra in Saturday’s World Cup qualifier. The match, played under the lights in front of travelling English supporters, saw captain Harry […]

Lagos — The Nigerian capital market is poised for a significant boost as Dangote Petrochemicals prepares for its highly anticipated listing on the Nigerian Exchange (NGX), a move expected to elevate market performance and attract fresh investment into the nation’s bourse. Chairman of the NGX Group, Dr. Umaru Kwairanga, shared optimism over the development, noting […]

Abuja — The Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC) has announced a major power outage impacting numerous districts and estates across Nigeria’s Federal Capital Territory (FCT), citing a technical fault as the cause. In a statement issued on Saturday, AEDC attributed the blackout to a failure on critical power feeders supplying electricity to the affected areas, […]

Paris, France— Coco Gauff secured her first French Open title after a determined comeback victory over world number one Aryna Sabalenka in a gripping final contested under challenging conditions. The American second seed triumphed 6-7 (5-7), 6-2, 6-4 in a tense match between two of the WTA Tour’s top competitors. This victory marks the 21-year-old’s […]

Abuja, Nigeria — The Labour Party (LP) has expressed profound sadness over the death of former Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Hon. Justice Mohammed Uwais, describing him as “a shining beacon of integrity” and a distinguished figure in Nigeria’s legal history. In a condolence message signed by the Acting National Chairman of the Labour Party, […]

Lagos, Nigeria — Popular Nigerian musician Darey Art Alade and his wife, Deola, have expressed deep gratitude to God and well-wishers after narrowly escaping a terrifying car fire on the Third Mainland Bridge in Lagos. Deola shared the harrowing experience on Instagram Saturday, posting videos from the scene and revealing that their vehicle suddenly caught […]

Lagos, Nigeria — The gospel music scene is undergoing a dynamic transformation as a new generation of artistes blends afrobeats, RnB, and urban sounds into traditional worship. These fresh voices are not only reshaping the sonic landscape of Christian music but also broadening its appeal to younger, global audiences.   AnEndlessOceanAyobami Alli-Hakeem, better known as AnEndlessOcean, […]