UAE has not lifted visa ban – Nigeria govt clarifies
The Nigerian Government on Tuesday debunked reports that the United Arab Emirates, UAE, has resumed visa services for Nigerian citizens wishing to visit the country. NE earlier reported that Emirati authorities lifted the visa restriction on Nigerian travellers. It was also reported that the visa ban was lifted on March 4, 2024. The statement also […]
UMG Takes Over Mavin Records
Universal Music has acquired a majority stake in Nigerian record label Mavin, founded by Don Jazzy and home of Afrobeats superstar Rema. Although the terms of the deal were not disclosed, Billboard previously reported a likely sales price of around $125 million, with the company being valued in the region of $150 million to $200 […]
Peseiro quits as Super Eagles manager
Jose Peseiro, has confirmed his exit as manager of the Super Eagles after his contract officially expired on Thursday. Peseiro who led the Super Eagles of Nigeria to a second-place finish at the 2023 African Cup of Nations, on Friday, said he was fulfilled coaching the West African nation. “Yesterday, we concluded our contract with […]
First exhibition to document 500 years of Black music in Britain opens at the British Library this spring
The exhibition spotlights the spaces – physical, digital and symbolic – that have cultivated creative expression and inspired a number of Black British music genres, from The Reno in Manchester, Bristol’s Bamboo Club, Scottish club night The Reggae Klub and The Four Aces in London, to carnivals, community centres and record shops across the country. […]
Defence Headquarters debunk coup claim
Defence Headquarters says claims of a coup in the country, is a figment of imagination. This follows some reports that claimed Guards Brigade is on high alert over “unusual movements, leading to Suspicion of a coup plot in Nigeria”. Acting Director of Defence Information, Brigadier General Tukur Gusau said those claims are malicious and unfounded.
Disney Animation / Kugali New Series “Iwájú” to Air Across Africa
Following the debut of Walt Disney Animation Studios and Pan-African Entertainment Company Kugali’s “Iwájú” on Disney+ on Feb 28. 2024, the all-new original animated series will be heading to Disney Channel across Africa. “Iwájú” will air* across Africa on Disney Channel—distributed on DStv platform (Channel 303)—this April and May, giving viewers across the continent an opportunity to […]
Police NABS two suspected bank thieves in Port Harcourt
Two suspects who specializes in allegedly robbing customers after they have withdrawn cash from the bank have been arrested by the police. The suspects, Ikenna Obiko, 30 years old, and Isichukwu Eneji, 24 years old, were apprehended on February 12, 2024 at the Olu Obasanjo area of Port Harcourt while riding a motorcycle. Both suspects […]
Rivers police command displays corpse of most wanted cultist David Gift
The Rivers State police command today paraded the corpse of Gift David aka 2baba at the state police headquarters Moscow road. 2baba was accused of killing Ahoada East DPO Bako Amgbashim on Sept 8th last year. Police commissioner Tunji Disu at a press briefing today said the camp of 2baba was attacked by an Arial […]
We should be grateful to Burna Boy for what he has done for Afrobeats – Eddy Remedy
Eddy Remedy is one-third of The Remedies group who helped commercialise Nigerian mainstream pop music in the late 90s. During an interview with Daddy Fresh on Instagram Live, Eddy Remedy while addressing the recent claims made by former Remedies member Eedris Abdulkareem stated that Burna Boy deserved praise for what he has done for Afrobeats. The veteran rapper narrated how he put his […]
Davido pledges ₦300 million to be shared among orphanages in Nigeria
Afrobeat singer Davido has pledged a sum of ₦300 million to be shared to orphanages in Nigeria through his foundation. The ‘Timeless’ singer said the donation would be done through his David Adeleke Foundation. In the press release posted at the time he said: “I founded the DAF in 2022 with a strong desire and passion […]