Decades after his voice was silenced, the legacy of Afrobeat pioneer Fela Anikulapo-Kuti has thundered onto one of music’s most prestigious stages. In a landmark moment for African music and global cultural history, the late Nigerian icon has been honoured with a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award, becoming the first African musician to receive the distinction from the Recording Academy.
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A glittering night meant to celebrate music has instead ignited a political firestorm. U.S. President Donald Trump has launched a blistering attack on the Grammy Awards and its host, Trevor Noah, describing the ceremony as “virtually unwatchable” and warning that legal action may follow over what he calls a false and defamatory on-air remark.
Fresh controversy has erupted around embattled Nigerian singer Habeeb Okikiola, popularly known as Portable, after a disturbing video surfaced online showing him in handcuffs, visibly distressed and alleging physical assault while in police detention. The incident follows a reported dispute with his baby mama, actress Ashabi Simple, and has reignited public debate over police conduct and the treatment of suspects in custody.
A routine military movement turned into a scene of devastation on Monday when a convoy of Nigerian soldiers was ripped apart by a deadly landmine explosion and subsequent terrorist fire in Borno State, leaving no fewer than nine troops dead and several others gravely injured.
For nearly three decades, a struggle few ever imagined followed one of Nollywood’s most recognisable faces into adulthood. On Sunday, actress Tonto Dikeh pulled back the curtain on a deeply personal journey, revealing a cycle of addiction that began in her early teens and shadowed her life for 27 years before what she described as a decisive turning point.
Uchechi Kanu, wife of the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, has declared that her husband is confronting forces “far darker” than those faced by South African anti-apartheid icon Nelson Mandela. Her comment, which has stirred intense debate online, was shared in a passionate post on X.
United States President Donald Trump has issued a stark warning that a forthcoming Supreme Court decision on his authority to impose tariffs could endanger the nation’s security, marking one of his strongest public reactions to the ongoing legal challenge against his trade policies.
In a decisive move that underscores Nigeria’s growing role in regional security, the Senate has approved President Bola Tinubu’s request to deploy Nigerian troops to the Republic of Benin following last weekend’s attempted coup in the neighbouring country.
In a fiercely contested election that drew nationwide attention, Rita Daniels, mother of Nollywood star Regina Daniels, has lost her bid to become President of the Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN). The election, held on Saturday during the Guild’s annual general meeting in Benin, Edo State, saw Daniels go head-to-head with AGN National Secretary, Abubakar Yakubu.
Nigerian social critic Martins Vincent Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan (VDM), has once again ignited public debate after declaring what he believes is the only viable solution to ending terrorism in the country. His comments, delivered in a video posted on his official Facebook page on Monday, have sparked widespread reactions across social media.
A Nigerian cleric, Rev. Ezekiel Dachomo, has ignited widespread controversy after alleging that the current Muslim–Muslim leadership at the federal level represents “complete genocide” against Christians in the nation’s political sphere. His remarks, now circulating widely online, have triggered heated reactions across religious and political communities.
In the midst of growing controversy surrounding Burna Boy’s ongoing tour troubles, a fresh wave of speculation hit social media on Thursday after reports claimed the singer had fired his mother, Bose Ogulu, from her long-standing role as his manager. But the rumours were swiftly shut down by none other than his sister, Nissi.
Former Big Brother Naija star, Kiddwaya, has set social media abuzz after claiming that his father, Terry Waya, “discovered” the iconic Banana Island one of Nigeria’s most luxurious and expensive residential areas.
A new twist has emerged in the Kebbi schoolgirls’ kidnapping saga, and it is one that has thrown Nigerians into a storm of questions, doubts and outrage. Just days after authorities insisted that no ransom was paid to secure the release of the abducted students, the abductors themselves have released a video suggesting that a negotiation actually took place directly contradicting the government’s official narrative.
A storm is brewing in the Marlian Music camp as fast-rising Nigerian singer Zinoleesky has set social media ablaze with a bold declaration that many believe signals a major fallout with his label boss, Naira Marley.
In a diplomatic development that could reshape international perceptions about Nigeria’s security crisis, the Federal Government has revealed that a top-tier Nigerian delegation and senior United States officials have reached a new understanding aimed at tackling the country’s persistent violence and insecurity.
In a fiery condemnation that has gripped national attention, the General Overseer of Living Faith Church Worldwide, Bishop David Oyedepo, has vowed that Nigeria “will never become an Islamic state,” while pronouncing heavy curses on the gunmen who launched a brutal attack on a church in Kwara State, killing five worshippers and abducting 35 others.
The tech community was thrown into turmoil on Wednesday after Paystack, one of Nigeria’s leading fintech companies, announced the suspension of its co-founder and Chief Technology Officer, Ezra Olubi, following serious allegations of sexual misconduct involving a subordinate. The news broke shortly after the accusation went viral on social media, sparking intense public scrutiny and forcing the company into immediate action.
The simmering tension in the household of billionaire politician, Senator Ned Nwoko, has taken a shocking new turn as his Moroccan wife, Laila Charani, publicly accused her co-wife, Nollywood actress Regina Daniels, of introducing her to hard drugs and engaging in lesbian relationships.
In a dramatic twist to the ongoing crisis surrounding Nollywood star Regina Daniels and her marriage to Senator Ned Nwoko, the actress has revealed that her estranged parents have reunited after years apart, all in a bid to secure the release of her detained brother, Sammy West.
Nigeria’s presidency has reacted with composure and defiance following threats of possible U.S. military action issued by former American President Donald Trump. The Federal Government, through the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, said President Bola Tinubu remains calm, focused, and unwavering in his commitment to national security and religious harmony.
