Gov Buni reacts as fire guts Damaturu market

Gov Buni reacts as fire guts Damaturu market

Yobe State Governor, Mai Mala Buni, expressed his condolences to the victims of the Bayan-Tasha market fire incident in Damaturu, the state capital. The fire, which occurred in the early hours of Friday, resulted in the destruction of property worth millions of Naira. In a statement released by his media aide, Mamman Mohammed, Governor Buni … Read more

NAFDAC seals Abuja shop for allegedly selling unregistered aphrodisiacs

NAFDAC seals Abuja shop for allegedly selling unregistered aphrodisiacs

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) took action on Thursday by sealing a shop in Zuba, a suburb of the Federal Capital Territory, for allegedly selling unapproved aphrodisiacs to Nigerians. The shop was found to be selling various unregistered aphrodisiac products, including Garin Yansun, Sabon Mai-Siket, Ruwan Jaraba, Tunkude, Fenugreek … Read more

Oil theft: NSCDC boss reads Riot Act to commandants in Niger Delta

Oil theft: NSCDC boss reads Riot Act to commandants in Niger Delta

The Commandant General of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Dr Ahmed Audi, has issued a strong warning to commandants in the Niger Delta States to eliminate economic saboteurs, vandals, criminals, and oil thieves in the region. This directive comes in response to President Bola Tinubu’s earlier order to eradicate all criminal activities … Read more

Tinubu, Kwankwaso in closed-door meeting in Aso Rock

Tinubu, Kwankwaso in closed-door meeting in Aso Rock

Currently, President Bola Tinubu is engaged in a private meeting with Rabiu Kwankwaso of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP). Kwankwaso, a former Minister of Defence, has been a longstanding ally of Tinubu, who has often referred to the incumbent President as a strategic thinker. It is worth noting that Abdullahi Ganduje, the immediate past … Read more

Tinubu reveals details of meeting with traditional rulers

Tinubu reveals details of meeting with traditional rulers

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu recently shared the details of his meeting with traditional leaders, where he discussed various important topics. Speaking at an interactive session with the National Council of Traditional Rulers of Nigeria (NCTRN), Tinubu informed the royal fathers about his government’s decision to remove fuel subsidy, enhance security, create jobs, and preserve the … Read more

You did everything to frustrate me – Ortom fires back at Gov Alia

You did everything to frustrate me – Ortom fires back at Gov Alia

Samuel Ortom, the former Governor of Benue State, has accused his successor, Hyacinth Alia, of deliberately trying to hinder him in the days leading up to his handover. Ortom responded to Alia’s numerous allegations of mismanagement by urging him to focus on governing the state’s people instead of seeking a scapegoat. In a statement released … Read more

Hilda Baci denies charging N25,000 to meet supporters in Abuja

Hilda Baci denies charging N25,000 to meet supporters in Abuja

Nigerian chef Hilda Baci has refuted claims that she is charging a fee of twenty-five thousand Naira for people to attend a culinary event showcasing her skills in Abuja. Hilda took to her Instagram page to deny the reports and clarify the situation. In her Instagram post, Hilda stated that she is not organizing any … Read more

Davido used to be backup singer – B-Red

Davido used to be backup singer – B-Red

Nigerian singer Adebayo Adeleke, widely known as B-Red, recently made a statement on the Echoo Room podcast hosted by Quincy Jonze, claiming that he was the one who advised his cousin, Davido, to pursue a career in music. According to B-Red, he recognized Davido’s exceptional talent and encouraged him to start singing. He expressed his … Read more

I, Wizkid, Olamide blew before you – Young6ix tells Davido

I, Wizkid, Olamide blew before you – Young6ix tells Davido

Young6ix, a Nigerian hip-hop artist based in the United States, expressed his disappointment with Davido for excluding him from the list of the first generation of young artists to achieve stardom in the Nigerian music industry. Davido recently claimed that he and Wizkid were the first young Nigerian artists to attain fame. He also mentioned … Read more

I’m on same level with Wizkid, Davido – Iyanya boasts

I’m on same level with Wizkid, Davido – Iyanya boasts

Iyanya, the well-known singer also known as Iyanya, strongly believes that he should be considered on the same level as afrobeats heavyweights like Wizkid, Davido, and Olamide. A fan expressed this viewpoint on Twitter, stating that when mentioning established artists such as Olamide, Davido, and Wizkid, Iyanya should be acknowledged as well. The fan pointed … Read more

‘My worst fear has happened to me’ – Davido’s baby mama, Sophia

‘My worst fear has happened to me’ – Davido’s baby mama, Sophia

During a recent Instagram live session with fans, Sophia Momodu, the first baby mama of singer Davido, shared that her worst fear has become a reality. She expressed that her greatest fear was raising a child alone, and unfortunately, that is her current situation as Davido has allegedly abandoned their daughter, Imade. Sophia candidly stated … Read more

Why I was almost denied entry into passport office – Singer, Simi

Why I was almost denied entry into passport office – Singer, Simi

Simi, the Nigerian singer whose real name is Simisola Kosoko, recently shared an incident on her Instagram page where her appearance almost prevented her from entering a passport office. In her narration, she explained that she was initially denied entry into the passport office due to what was considered inappropriate dressing. Simi recounted how she … Read more

Mr Eazi richer than Davido – Small Doctor

Mr Eazi richer than Davido – Small Doctor

Small Doctor, the Nigerian singer whose real name is Temitope Adekunle, recently expressed that despite meeting the flamboyant pop star Davido, he still considers his laid-back colleague, Mr Eazi, to be “the richest person” he has encountered. During an appearance on the Echoo Room podcast hosted by Quincy Jonze, the ‘Omo Better’ crooner shared his … Read more

‘Wizkid and I are original creators of new afrobeat sound’ – Samklef

‘Wizkid and I are original creators of new afrobeat sound’ – Samklef

Samuel Oguachuba, a Nigerian music producer and singer widely known as Samklef, recently asserted that he and Wizkid were the original creators of the new Afrobeat sound. He took to his Twitter account to express this claim in response to the ongoing competition within the Nigerian music industry. Samklef confidently stated that anyone who doubts … Read more

Nigerian musicians dominate global stage

Nigerian musicians dominate global stage

Undoubtedly, Nigerian music has become a global phenomenon, captivating audiences in stadiums, clubs, and public spaces worldwide. Singers such as Burna Boy, Davido, Wizkid, Asake, Tems, Tiwa Savage, and others have gained international acclaim for their work. The country’s burgeoning music industry owes its success to factors like Nigeria’s large population and the availability of … Read more

‘I and Don Jazzy created the syllabus of music’ – Wande Coal

‘I and Don Jazzy created the syllabus of music’ – Wande Coal

Nigerian singer Wande Coal, whose real name is Oluwatobi Wande Ojosipe, recently asserted that he and his former producer and record label boss, Don Jazzy, were the architects of the “syllabus of music.” According to Wande Coal, many artists have drawn inspiration from their work and developed their own unique sounds. During a recent interview … Read more

I was so broke, I had to close my account – Singer Joeboy on bankruptcy

I was so broke, I had to close my account – Singer Joeboy on bankruptcy

Joseph Akinfenwa Donus, widely known as Joeboy, a Nigerian singer, has opened up about facing financial difficulties and bankruptcy at a certain point in his career. Despite achieving stardom, he experienced a period of financial hardship that led him to hit rock bottom. In an interview with Dose Of Society, the artist, famous for his … Read more

Davido’s Instagram account named world’s 61st most valuable

Davido’s Instagram account named world’s 61st most valuable

Nigerian afrobeats sensation David Adeleke, known by his stage name Davido, has been recognized for having the most valuable Instagram account in Nigeria and the second most valuable in Africa, trailing behind Egyptian footballer Mohamed Salah. This acknowledgment was made in the Instagram Rich List published by Hopper HQ. According to the list, Davido’s Instagram … Read more