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The 68th Grammy Awards, held Sunday night in Los Angeles, delivered a defining moment for global pop culture, as Latin, hip-hop, and boundary-pushing pop took center stage in one of the most diverse Grammy nights in recent memory. Leading the night was Bad Bunny, who made history by winning Album of the Year with “Debi…
Nigeria ended the Grammys 2026 without a competitive win despite a strong showing from some of its biggest music exports, highlighting both the country’s global relevance and the stiff competition on the world stage. At the 2026 Grammy Awards held on Sunday, Nigerian artistes Burna Boy, Davido, Omah Lay, Ayra Starr, and Wizkid were all…
The Lagos State Government has disbursed over ₦1 billion as accrued pension rights to 543 retirees under the Contributory Pension Scheme (CPS), reaffirming its commitment to the welfare and financial security of retired public servants. The payment was announced on Friday at the 113th Retirement Benefit Bond Certificate Presentation Ceremony, held at the Adeyemi Bero…
Lagos State is moving to tighten enforcement against speeding tanker and truck drivers following a serious crash involving a heavy-duty vehicle conveying Compressed Natural Gas. The Lagos State Government warned operators of articulated vehicles to comply strictly with traffic laws and speed limits, stressing that public safety will not be compromised. The warning was issued…
The Federal Government is preparing to arraign multiple suspects linked to the deadly Yelwata attacks before a Federal High Court in Abuja on Monday, in what marks a critical test of the administration’s pledge to prosecute violent crimes and restore confidence in communities repeatedly scarred by communal bloodshed. The suspects, identified as having strong…
Former presidential candidate Peter Obi has issued a sharp rebuke of President Bola Tinubu’s recent international travels. He accused the President of prioritising foreign engagements over the escalating domestic challenges facing the Nigerian people. Speaking in Ibadan during the golden jubilee celebration of Oyo State, Obi described January as a “distressing month.” He highlighted the…
The Nigerian Army has neutralised a high-ranking Boko Haram commander, Abu Khalid, during a precision night operation in Borno State. Troops launched the raid on Saturday night in the Konduga area, successfully killing the commander along with ten other insurgents. Khalid occupied a critical position within the terrorist hierarchy, specifically coordinating logistics and tactical operations…
Nigeria’s Minister of Defence, Gen. Christopher Musa (retd.), has disclosed that he was a direct target in the recently thwarted coup attempt against President Bola Tinubu’s government, with conspirators allegedly planning to either arrest him or shoot him if he resisted their orders. Speaking on Channels Television’s Politics Today programme on Sunday, the former…
The Federal Capital Territory Administration has disbursed January salaries to its workers along with an instalment towards outstanding arrears of the 2023 provisional wage award, a move highlighted by a senior aide to Minister Nyesom Wike as evidence of progress in addressing long-standing labour concerns. Lere Olayinka, Senior Special Assistant on Public Communications and…
A catastrophic humanitarian disaster has unfolded in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo this week. Government officials confirmed on Sunday that at least 200 people likely died in massive landslides. The disaster struck the Rubaya coltan mine located in the volatile North Kivu province. Initial reports indicate a hillside collapsed on Wednesday followed by a…
