Afrobeats superstar Davido has revealed that his viral hit “With You,” featuring Omah Lay, was inspired by legendary highlife musician Bright Chimezie. In a heartwarming FaceTime conversation, Davido told Chimezie that the classic track “Because of English” influenced the creative direction of his new global hit. “The latest hit I just did with Omah Lay,…
Nigeria’s inflation rate has slightly declined, dropping to 23.71% in April 2025 from 24.23% in March, according to the latest data released by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS). In its Consumer Price Index (CPI) update released Thursday, the NBS reported a 0.52% decrease in the headline inflation rate month-on-month. “This means that in April…
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has announced that 379,997 candidates affected by technical issues during the 2025 UTME will have their exams rescheduled. The disruption occurred in 65 CBT centres in Lagos State and 92 centres across the South East, including Imo, Abia, Anambra, Ebonyi, and Enugu states. JAMB Registrar, Prof. Is-haq Oloyede,…
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has officially admitted that errors occurred during the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME), affecting the performance of many candidates nationwide. This was disclosed by JAMB Registrar, Prof. Ishaq Oloyede, during a press briefing held on Wednesday in Abuja. He expressed regret over the situation, saying: “What should…
Veteran Nollywood actress, Jumoke George, has broken her silence on years of personal battles involving homelessness, serious illness, and the mysterious disappearance of her first child, Adeola. In a heartfelt interview on the TalkToB Show, the seasoned actress revealed that she has been living inside a church for the past six years after being evicted…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has formally requested the approval of the Senate for the 2025 Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) Appropriation Bill totaling ₦1.7 trillion. The request was conveyed in a letter addressed to Senate President Godswill Akpabio and read during plenary on Wednesday. According to President Tinubu, the proposed budget aligns with Section 299…
Bauchi State Governor, Senator Bala Mohammed, has issued a stern warning that the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) is at risk of crumbling due to poor leadership, weak institutions, and a growing trust deficit among member states. Speaking at Christ Church College, University of Oxford, during an event marking ECOWAS’ 50th anniversary on…
In a major step toward affordable housing, the Lagos State Government has announced plans to implement monthly and quarterly rent payment options, targeting relief for low- and middle-income residents struggling with high upfront rent costs. The state’s Commissioner for Housing, Moruf Akinderu-Fatai, made the announcement during the 2025 Ministerial Press Briefing to mark Governor Babajide…
Senator Adams Oshiomhole, representing Edo North, has dared veteran journalist and Arise TV anchor, Dr. Reuben Abati, to a “street fight” over what he described as disrespectful and mischievous remarks made during a live broadcast. The fiery challenge came during Oshiomhole’s appearance on Channels TV’s Politics Today on Tuesday, where he reacted to Abati’s comments…
In a major development from the National Assembly, the House of Representatives has rejected a proposed constitutional amendment bill seeking to implement rotational presidency across Nigeria’s six geopolitical zones. The controversial bill, championed by Deputy Speaker Benjamin Okezie Kalu, aimed to formalize the rotation of the presidency and vice presidency among the North Central, North…
