Popular American streamer iShowSpeed has revealed that Ghana will be one of the African countries where he plans to buy a home, describing the West African nation as a place that instantly felt like home the moment he arrived. The internet sensation made the revelation during a livestream in Ghana, explaining that he deliberately waited…
When Captain Phillips hit cinemas in 2013, Barkhad Abdi’s chilling performance as a Somali pirate leader stunned audiences around the world. The role earned him global acclaim, major award nominations, and a place in Hollywood history. Yet behind the spotlight was a far more modest reality. Delivering one of the most talked-about supporting performances of…
Beatrice Ekweremadu, wife of former Deputy Senate President Ike Ekweremadu, has returned to Nigeria following her release from a United Kingdom prison, bringing a major chapter in a closely watched international legal case to a quiet close—at least for her. Mrs. Ekweremadu arrived in Abuja on Tuesday, January 21, 2026, where she was received by…
An Edo State High Court has convicted and sentenced a First Bank customer, Ojo Eghosa Kingsley, for refusing to refund N1.5 billion that was mistakenly credited to his bank account, in a case that has sparked widespread public attention. Kingsley, a resident of Benin City, was arrested and prosecuted by the Economic and Financial Crimes…
China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation (CCECC) has secured the contract to construct a 7-megawatt floating solar power station for the Federal University of Lagos (UNILAG), marking a major milestone in Nigeria’s renewable energy journey. The project, announced by CCECC in a statement shared on social media on Monday, will be installed on the lagoon waters…
Nigeria is rapidly positioning itself as a global frontrunner in the adoption of artificial intelligence, particularly in learning, work, and entrepreneurship, according to a new joint report by Google and Ipsos. The findings were disclosed on Tuesday in a statement issued by Google’s Communications and Public Affairs Manager for West Africa, Taiwo Kola-Ogunlade. The report,…
The Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Akeem Owoade, on Tuesday officially moved into the ancient palace in Oyo town, marking a historic moment nine months after his installation as the traditional ruler of the Oyo Kingdom. The development was confirmed by the palace’s media office in a statement issued by the Director of Media and Publicity…
The Nigerian music industry has been thrown into mourning following reports of the death of Afrofuji star Afeez Adesina, popularly known as Destiny Boy. The young artiste was said to have passed away at the age of 22 in Ijebu-Ode, Ogun State. Destiny Boy rose to fame as one of the brightest young voices redefining…
