South African music producer and DJ Maphorisa, has revealed that Nigerian superstar Wizkid played a key role in introducing him to Amapiano when the genre was still an underground sound. In a recent statement, DJ Maphorisa credited Wizkid for being one of the early supporters of the now globally recognized South African genre. He explained…
Nigerian media personality and influencer Enioluwa Adeoluwa has expressed heartfelt gratitude to Tanzanian singer Juma Jux for giving him his first-ever private jet experience. In a lighthearted post shared online, Enioluwa thanked Jux for the special gesture, admitting it was his first time flying in a private jet. He also playfully praised his close friend,…
Germany has demolished the cooling towers of the decommissioned Gundremmingen nuclear power plant in Bavaria, marking another step in the country’s ongoing nuclear phaseout. The two massive towers, weighing a combined total of around 56,000 tonnes of concrete, were brought down in a controlled explosion at noon on Saturday. The Gundremmingen plant, located in southern…
Lithuania has reopened its border with Belarus after a temporary 12-hour closure caused by reports of balloon incursions into its airspace. The border checkpoints at Medininkai (known as Kamenny Log on the Belarusian side) and Šalčininkai (Benyakoni) resumed full operations at noon on Saturday, according to the State Border Guard Service (VSAT). Traffic was suspended…
American rapper 6ix9ine has opened up about his long-standing financial struggles, revealing that poor money management left him owing more than $8 million to the U.S. Internal Revenue Service (IRS). In a recent conversation with comedian Deshae Frost, the “GUMMO” hitmaker admitted that he mishandled his finances during the peak of his career, leading to…
Nigeria’s oil revenue declined by 22% to ₦3.9 trillion in the fourth quarter of 2024, reflecting a significant shortfall from budget expectations, according to the Budget Implementation Report released by the Budget Office of the Federation (BOF). The report revealed that the country earned ₦3.91 trillion in gross oil revenue during the period, a drop…
The Nigerian Naira ended the week on a stronger note, appreciating to ₦1,455.5 per US dollar on Friday, according to official data from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). This marks an improvement from Thursday’s closing rate of ₦1,461/$1, highlighting a continued trend of relative stability in the foreign exchange market. Throughout the week, the…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved a major shake-up in Nigeria’s military hierarchy, announcing the appointment of new Service Chiefs in a move aimed at strengthening the nation’s security architecture. In the latest appointments, General Olufemi Oluyede has been named the new Chief of Defence Staff, succeeding General Christopher Musa. Major-General W. Shaibu takes over…
Social media personality Tunde Perry has expressed astonishment after popular content creator Peller reportedly made an incredible ₦50 million in just five minutes during a recent live stream session. In his reaction, Tunde Perry compared Peller’s massive earnings to the struggles of many Nigerian artists and actors who work tirelessly throughout the year without earning…
