Nigerian music sensation Burna Boy has released the music video for his latest single, “Update”, which is set to feature on his upcoming album, “No Sign of Weakness”. The song samples Soul II Soul’s 1989 classic hit “Back To Life” and blends afrobeats, pop, and ampiano rhythms. Burna Boy shared the vibrant music video on his Instagram page, showcasing his …

President Bola Tinubu has given his seal of approval to two new universities in Nigeria. On Thursday, February 20, 2025, he assented to bills establishing the Federal University of Agriculture and Development Studies in Iragbiji, Osun State, and the Federal University of Technology and Environmental Sciences in Iyin Ekiti, Ekiti State. These specialized institutions are expected to address the educational …

Nigeria’s Federal Government has announced plans to move most electricity consumers to Band A, ensuring a minimum of 20 hours of electricity supply daily. This goal was revealed by the Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Energy, Olu Verheijen, during an interview. Currently, Band A customers, who make up about 15% of the population, are typically high-income households or …

Farmers in Nigeria, represented by the Farmers Economic Empowerment Association (FEEMA), are calling on the federal and state governments to establish Commodity Boards. These boards would help streamline agricultural produce and ensure fair prices for farmers. The farmers, from various states including Ekiti, Kogi, Kwara, Niger, Ogun, Osun, and Oyo, also appealed for special rural security measures to protect farmers …

The Peoples Democratic Party Governors’ Forum (PDPGF) has urged President Bola Tinubu to intervene promptly in the local government crisis in Osun. Governor Bala Mohammed, chairman of the forum, expressed concern over the recent political violence in the state, which resulted in loss of lives and property destruction. Mohammed appealed to Tinubu to direct law enforcement agencies to restore law …

A dramatic scene unfolded in the Senate during a plenary session, as Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan (PDP, Kogi Central) clashed with Senate President Godswill Akpabio over the unauthorized relocation of her seat. The controversy began when Akpoti-Uduaghan discovered her nameplate missing from her usual seat, prompting her to raise her voice in protest. The situation escalated when Senate Chief Whip, Senator …

The Central Bank of Nigeria’s Monetary Policy Committee has decided to maintain the current interest rates, keeping the Monetary Policy Rate (MPR) at 27.5%. This decision was announced by Governor Yemi Cardoso during a press briefing on Thursday. key takeaways from the committee’s decision: MPR Remains Unchanged: The MPR stays at 27.5%, with no changes made. Asymmetric Corridor: The corridor …

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva has publicly accused Donald Trump of attempting to dominate global politics, stating that Trump’s actions are reminiscent of someone trying to “become an emperor of the world”. Lula expressed concerns that Trump’s behavior undermines the democratic principles established post-World War II, emphasizing the importance of respecting other countries’ sovereignty. Lula’s comments were prompted …

Former Nigerian military head of state, General Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida, has finally acknowledged that the late Chief Moshood Abiola won the June 12, 1993, presidential election. This revelation is contained in Babangida’s autobiography, “A Journey in Service,” which was launched in Abuja on Thursday. According to Babangida, Abiola secured the majority of votes and the required geographical spread to be …

President Bola Tinubu is set to unveil the construction of the Lagos-Abuja railway project, featuring a high-speed bullet train. This project aims to reduce travel time between Lagos and Abuja from 12 hours to just 2-3 hours. The construction phase is expected to last around 48-52 months. Engineer Yinka Idris, Director of Operations at Geofocus Consortium, disclosed on Wednesday that …