The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has said that diplomatic efforts between Nigeria and the United States are yielding results amid recent tensions between both governments. This comes after US President Donald Trump alleged that Christianity in Nigeria was facing an “existential threat” from radical Islamist groups. Speaking during an interview on Sky News’ The World With Yalda Hakim on Monday night, Idris disclosed that communication lines between Abuja and Washington have been re-established and are proving effective. According to him, the United States has been understanding the situation better since communication was opened, and a lack…
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President Bola Tinubu has said that his government is taking Nigeria’s power sector reforms seriously. He recently revealed that the reforms are key because enhanced electricity supply directly affects the daily lives, jobs, education, and health of millions of Nigerians. Speaking while receiving a delegation from Siemens Energy, led by Dietmar Siersdorfer, Managing Director for the Middle East and Africa, at the State House, Abuja, Tinubu said that a stable power supply remains key to improving livelihoods and building a stronger economy. According to him, development is impossible without a stable power sector, and the fact remains that power is…
Popular Afrobeats superstar Ayodeji Balogun, a.k.a Wizkid, has made history by becoming the first African artist to surpass 100 million Shazams. Shazam is a music recognition application that identifies songs by listening to short audio clips. As soon as a user taps to “Shazam” a track, the app quickly matches the sound to its large music database, displaying the song’s title, artist and other relevant details. Wizkid’s Shazam profile shows that his songs have accumulated 100 million Shazams across 185 charted tracks, spanning 1,230 cities in 68 nations. The “Ojuelegba” crooner attained the feat in early November, shortly after he…
Former Bayelsa State Governor Senator Henry Seriake Dickson has expressed concern over Nigeria’s electoral integrity. He recently warned that the increasing rate of vote manipulation and voter apathy pose serious threats to the country’s democracy. Speaking at the fifth anniversary lecture of First Daily newspaper, held in Abuja, with the theme “2027: How Can We Make Our Votes Count?” Seriake said that electoral fraud is a coup against the people’s sovereignty. According to him, the subversion of popular will through rigged elections is a trend that cannot be allowed to continue because it clearly violates citizens’ rights to freely choose…
Popular comedian Bovi has said that 2face Idibia is the only celebrity who has managed to skip divorce and enter another marriage. He recently had his say at the Africa International Film Festival (AFRIFF) Globe Awards, and fans have been reacting. Cracking the audience up in usual fashion, Bovi pointed out to his co-host, Venita Akpofure, that 2baba has done what no man has ever done before in recorded history. According to him, 2face Idibia deserves everyone’s respect for managing to avoid the waiting period between divorce and remarriage. The host stated that he can only wish the singer well…
Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has said that his government was not informed about the presence of foreign envoys in the state for activities related to the Museum of West African Art in Benin City. He recently expressed surprise over the envoys’ visit and later led the delegation on a courtesy visit to the Palace of the Oba of Benin, Oba Ewuare II. In a press statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Fred Itua confirmed that the governor spoke to a high-powered delegation of European diplomats, including the European Union Ambassador to Nigeria, Mr Gautier Mignot, and the German…
Popular singer Ed Sheeran has revealed the most embarrassing thing he has ever done. He recently shared a strange story to narrate the cringeworthy experience, and fans have been reacting. Speaking on the Call Her Daddy podcast with Alex Cooper, Ed recounted how he had a few drinks with family, only to wake up around 4 a.m. to go to the bathroom. Revealing that he sleeps naked, Ed broke down how he found himself in the corridor of the hotel with no clothes on, wondering what he was going to do. According to him, the situation got worse when he…
Hollywood actress Jennifer Lawrence has blasted popular reality star Kourtney Kardashian. She recently described Kourtney as annoying, and fans have been reacting. Speaking with co-star Robert Pattinson in a lie detector segment for Vanity Fair, Jennifer disclosed that Kourt is not just annoying to watch on TV; she actually drives her nuts. According to her, even though she is a fan of reality television and the Kardashian family, she does not like how the eldest sister focuses on making public announcements about personal choices instead of acting naturally. The moviestar stated that rather than make an announcement about the clothes…
Popular actor Glen Powell has shared what Hollywood veteran Arnold Schwarzenegger told him about getting into the action genre. He recently revealed that Arnold lost it when he watched his remake of the legend’s 1987 flick of the same name. While attending the movie’s premiere at AMC Lincoln Square in New York City, Powell said that his conversation with Schwarzenegger about the remake was heartwarming when it happened. According to him, Arnold appreciated how amazing the remake turned out to be after giving “The Running Man” director Edgar Wright his blessing as soon as the idea was pitched to him.…
Nollywood actress Uche Montana has refuted reports suggesting that she was involved in the reported drug crisis surrounding actress Regina Daniels and her husband, Senator Ned Nwoko. She recently distanced herself from the accusation, and fans have been reacting. In a press statement shared on her Instagram page on Monday, Montana addressed the allegations days after Nwoko, in a lengthy Facebook post, blamed her for allegedly undermining his wife’s rehabilitation process. Reacting to the claims, Montana simply revealed that she has no involvement or connection to what Ned Nwoko alleged. According to her, she had to release a statement to…
