Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, representing Kogi Central Senatorial District, has shared her personal experience with poverty, describing it as one of her greatest teachers and fiercest motivators. In a statement, Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan reflected on how poverty has shaped her perspective and drive, stating that she cannot deny its influence on her life. According to her, poverty…
The Presidency has directed security agencies to take action against websites, platforms, and individuals spreading fake news without verifying the authenticity of their reports. This decision follows a viral social media report claiming that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu had sacked some ministers from his cabinet. Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information and…
The Association of Travel and Tourism Writers of Nigeria (ATTWON) has praised Barrister Wale Ojo-Lanre, Director General of the Ekiti State Bureau of Tourism Development, for his dedication to promoting tourism in Nigeria. ATTWON described Ojo-Lanre as a “relentless force” whose decades of advocacy have significantly advanced domestic tourism and projected Nigeria’s cultural heritage globally….
TVC News, a leading satellite digital television platform in Nigeria, has become the first broadcaster in the country to introduce Artificial Intelligence (AI) news anchors. The AI anchors will deliver news in five languages: English, Yoruba, Hausa, Igbo, and Pidgin, catering to a diverse audience across Nigeria. According to Edward Akintara, Corporate Communications Manager, the…
In a significant moment for African innovation and creativity, frontline Nigerian filmmaker, Kunle Afolayan met Facebook founder, Mark Zuckerberg, during Zuckerberg’s visit to Nigeria. The meeting highlighted the growing intersection of technology and African storytelling, two forces reshaping the global cultural landscape. Zuckerberg’s trip to Nigeria focused on exploring the country’s thriving tech ecosystem and…
Fuji music legend Wasiu Ayinde, popularly known as K1 De Ultimate, has addressed the recent controversy involving a former band member, Ayanlowo, who accused him of collecting his blood sample under questionable circumstances. K1 De Ultimate explained that he had ordered a comprehensive medical check-up for all members of his band and staff, as a…
The Nigerian Copyright Commission (NCC) has emphasized the need for renewed respect for intellectual property rights in the Nigerian music industry. This call comes amid growing concerns about digital piracy and its impact on creators’ earnings. The NCC made this call to commemorate the 2025 World Intellectual Property Day, themed “IP and Music: Feel the…
Nigerian Fuji maestro Alhaji Kollington has responded to his colleague, King Wasiu Ayinde, better known as K1 De Ultimate, after K1 expressed anger over Kollington’s absence at his mother’s burial. Kollington debunked K1’s claims, stating that he had called K1 several times when his mother died, but K1 didn’t pick up or return the calls….
Agbaletu TV, a popular Yoruba-language program, has been making waves in the music industry by providing a platform for artistes to share their stories and experiences. Founded by Dele Adeyanju, a seasoned broadcast journalist and musician, Agbaletu TV has become a go-to destination for fans of Fuji and Juju music. In a recent interview, Adeyanju…
On that fateful Saturday, the CP had an appointment fixed for 10am but he left home early and decided to do some rounds and see what his men were doing at the checkpoints. He was in mufti, and alone. Then, men from the Panti Police Station decided to stop him at a checkpoint. Here’s the…
