Nigerian Afropop star Ayra Starr and British singer ZAYN have scored a major international milestone with their collaboration, “Heaven Baby.” The song has officially debuted at No. 2 on the Official UK Afrobeats Songs Chart, giving both artists a strong start on the latest chart cycle. “Heaven Baby” is featured on Ayra Starr’s latest album,…
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has reported a series of drug seizures across Nigeria, including the arrest of a 101-year-old woman in Ogun State and the interception of cocaine concealed inside a wrap of fufu in Akwa Ibom State. According to the NDLEA, Esther Ogunmabo, 101, was arrested in Ilisan, Ogun State, on…
Nigerian Afrobeats singer Alexander Adelabu, popularly known as Magixx, is mourning the death of his mother, Esther. The Mavin Records artiste announced the heartbreaking news on Sunday, August 23, 2026, in an emotional tribute shared on social media. He described her passing as one of the most painful experiences of his life, admitting that he…
Nigeria’s film industry is mourning the death of veteran Yoruba actor, filmmaker and screenwriter Taiwo Hassan, popularly known as Ogogo, who died on Sunday, August 23, 2026, at the age of 66. Hassan’s death was confirmed by his daughter, Kira Taiwo, during an emotional social media broadcast. Overwhelmed by grief, Kira struggled to hold back…
Super Micro Computer has concluded an independent investigation into an alleged scheme involving the diversion of Nvidia-powered servers to China, saying it found no evidence that its current senior management knew about the operation. The investigation was launched after three individuals associated with Super Micro were indicted in March over an alleged conspiracy to violate…
The controversy surrounding the National Brands Development and Made-in-Nigeria Special Project Office has taken another turn after its National Coordinator and Executive Director, George Nwabueze, rejected allegations that he is running a fake government agency. The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) recently identified the office as one of the organisations uncovered…
The United States may be entering a new phase in its long-running effort to establish clearer rules for the cryptocurrency industry, according to Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse. Garlinghouse said the U.S. is now “closer than ever” to achieving regulatory clarity for digital assets, following recent discussions involving crypto companies, regulators and major players from traditional…
China is accelerating its push to reduce dependence on American technology, with some state-linked organizations now being instructed to remove a customized version of Microsoft Windows from government computers. According to reports, China’s Ministry of State Security has directed some state-affiliated entities to uninstall Windows 10 China Government Edition, bringing forward a retirement plan that…
