In the sprawling sonic landscape of Afrobeats, where beats pulse across dance floors worldwide and Nigerian artists dominate international charts, an invisible thread connects every hit to a singular source. That thread often leads back to one man: King Wasiu Ayinde Marshal, known to the world as K1 De Ultimate. Positioned as the King of…
L-R: First Lady Sen. Oluremi Tinubu; President Bola Ahmed Tinubu; Prof. Wole Soyinka; Lagos State Governor Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu; Emir of Kano Muhammadu Sanusi Lamido, during the Commissioning of the Re-opening and Re-dedication Ceremony of the 4,000 Capacity Wole Soyinka Centre for Culture and the Creative Arts Formerly Known as National Arts Theatre, Held in…
The Nigerian Guild of Editors (NGE) has raised strong concerns over the abuse of the Cybercrime (Prohibition, Prevention, etc.) Act by law enforcement agencies, warning that such misuse undermines press freedom, democracy, and the rule of law. In a communiqué issued at the end of its Standing Committee meeting held on September 17, 2025, in…
President Bola Tinubu, on Friday in Ibadan, Oyo State, said the economy of Nigeria has turned the corner for good, following the success of the economic reforms introduced by his administration over two years ago. He assured Nigerians that they would soon begin to enjoy the fruits of the reforms and thanked them for their…
On Friday, September 26, 2025, history unfolded in the ancient city of Ibadan. Long before sunrise, I found myself at the iconic Mapo Hall, arriving as early as 6 a.m. The city was alive with anticipation, for this was not just another day — it was the day Ibadan crowned her new monarch, His Imperial…
Nigeria hasn’t seen times this good in recent history. Today, it is one wave of good news after another — a powerful tale of a country once weighed down by policy missteps, now rising at last toward her full promise. Here are 10 undeniable signs that Nigeria is turning the corner:1. Trade with China surged…
Lovers of books, lovers of culture, I am honoured to stand before you today in this beautiful farm where nature, intellect, and creativity have chosen to embrace each other. We are gathered for books, but our minds are stretched beyond books. We are here to ask a question that is simple, what is the relationship…
When history bends in irony, it often does so with drama, spectacle, and memory etched in sharp relief. The coronation of Senator Rashidi Adewolu Ladoja as the new Olubadan of Ibadanland is not just a royal ascension; it is the resurrection of unfinished stories, the unmasking of old betrayals, and the ultimate theatre of Nigerian…
In February 2024, during a political event, Professor Pat Utomi declared: “Nigeria is dying.” He went further to predict that the Naira could collapse to as low as ₦10,000 to the dollar, tying this grim prophecy to insecurity, lack of production, and distrust in leadership. His alarm reflected, in part, genuine concern but, as time…
Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun has stated that the creative industry is no longer a side attraction, but a global economic powerhouse. This, he said, informed the commitment of his administration to build an enabling environment where talent is nurtured. Governor stated this while declaring open the Creative Youths Experience, with the theme “Framing…
