Author: Elizabeth Jenrola Oso

World-renowned Afrobeats star, Ayodeji Balogun, better known as Wizkid has unveiled the highly anticipated music video for his smash hit single, “Kese (Dance)”. According to Live and Beats, the visuals for the much talked about song dropped at 8pm Nigerian time on Wednesday, sending fans into a frenzy. “Kese (Dance)” has been a phenomenal success since its release, shattering records with over 1.5 million Spotify streams within 24 hours – a new benchmark for a Nigerian song. The track also dominated various charts, including the Official Nigeria Top 100, Apple Music top charts, and U.S. Afrobeats top 100, holding the…

The White House press secretary, Karoline Leavitt confirms talks but declines to provide details The White House is holding direct talks with Hamas over the return of the Israeli hostages held since 7 October, breaking decades of precedent by engaging with the militant group without intermediaries. Karoline Leavitt, the White House press secretary, said on Wednesday that officials had held “ongoing talks and discussions” with Hamas officials, as the Trump administration has vowed to return all of the Israeli hostages held in Gaza amid a shaky ceasefire deal. Leavitt told reporters that Israel had been consulted on the talks and…

The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has filed a lawsuit against MultiChoice Nigeria Ltd. and its Chief Executive Officer, Mr. John Ugbe, for defying regulatory directives and obstructing an ongoing inquiry. In a statement issued on Wednesday in Abuja, the FCCPC’s Director of Corporate Affairs, Mr. Ondaje Ijagwu, said the company had ignored the commission’s instructions and proceeded with a price hike despite clear directives to maintain its existing subscription rates for DStv and GOtv. The commission had directed MultiChoice Nigeria on February 27 to halt any price adjustments pending the conclusion of an inquiry into its proposed…

The Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation, also known as the Hawks, has arrested a Nigerian, Benjamin Stanley Okwudili for possession of precious metals. Gauteng spokesperson for the Hawks, Lieutenant Colonel Lloyd Ramovha, who confirmed this in a statement on Wednesday, March 5, 2025, said Okwudili was arrested at Linbro Park, Sandton, after being found in possession of suspected precious metals estimated at R50 million. Ramovha said the Hawks’ Johannesburg Serious Organised Crime Investigation (SOCI) conducted a “diligent” intelligence-driven operation regarding contravention of the Precious Metals Act on February 27, resulting in the arrest. “The operation was executed following critical information…

In continuation of its nationwide crackdown on substandard and counterfeit medicines, the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has said it has evacuated about 50 truckloads of illicit drugs from Onitsha. The agency also said it recovered dangerous weapons from the Bridge Head Drug Market in Onitsha, Anambra State. NAFDAC noted that during the ongoing operation, which began on February 10, its security team discovered two rifles, live cartridges, machetes, and other weapons hidden within the market. Describing the discovery of the weapons as alarming, the Director-General of NAFDAC, Prof Mojisola Adeyeye said that it may…

…After disappearing on vacation The bodies of nine students who went missing on vacation in southern Mexico last month have been found dismembered by the side of a local highway — with a bag of hands nearby. The group’s gruesome remains were discovered in the trunk of an abandoned vehicle and underneath a blood-covered tarp in San Jose Miahuatlan on the border of the Mexican states of Puebla and Oaxaca. Four of the bodies were in the trunk, while the other five corpses were left under the tarp. The bodies of 9 students who were reported missing in Oaxaca last…

Christians in Nigeria and around the world have started Lent, one of the most significant periods in the Christian liturgical calendar, today, March 5, 2025, with the observance of Ash Wednesday. This 40-day season, excluding Sundays, is dedicated to penance, fasting, prayer, and almsgiving, leading up to the celebration of Easter on April 20. The duration of Lent reflects the 40 days Jesus Christ spent fasting in the desert, a period marked by reflection, sacrifice, and spiritual preparation. On Ash Wednesday, millions of Christians worldwide attend church services to receive ashes on their foreheads in the shape of a cross.…

Umudioka village in Awka, Anambra State, was thrown into confusion and grief following the gruesome murder of a respected community leader, Chief Michael Nwobu. The 83-year-old was attacked and killed in his residence at 27 Okolobu Street by unidentified assailants. Reports indicate that the tragic incident occurred last Sunday when the perpetrators took advantage of the absence of his family, who had gone to church, to gain access to his home. The circumstances surrounding the killing remain unclear, and the community has been left in shock as investigations continue. According to his first son, Mr Nnaemeka Nwobu, who is based…

….Says Ronald Reagan is ‘rolling in his grave,’ Sen. Elissa Slotkin of Michigan also had harsh words for Elon Musk and warned that Trump’s policies “could walk us right into a recession.” Sen. Elissa Slotkin, D-Mich., lit into President Donald Trump on Tuesday night, suggesting that President Ronald Reagan — whose “peace through strength” mantra Trump has adopted — would be appalled by his approach to Russia’s war against Ukraine. “After the spectacle that just took place in the Oval Office last week, Reagan must be rolling in his grave,” Slotkin, referring to Trump’s unexpectedly contentious meeting with Ukrainian President…

The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has firmly dismissed reports alleging that retired Comptroller General of the Nigerian Immigration Service, David Shikfu Parradang, was kidnapped and murdered. In an official statement issued by the Police Public Relations Office, authorities clarified the circumstances surrounding Parradang’s death, urging the public to disregard unverified information that could spark unnecessary alarm. According to the statement, ”Parradang arrived at the Joy House Hotel at Area 3 Junction in Abuja on 3 March 2025 at approximately 12:00pm, travelling in a black Mercedes Benz. ”He checked into the hotel and paid N22,000 for one night’s accommodation.…