Category: Celebrity
Nigerian Artists Generate Over ₦58 Billion in Spotify Royalties for 2024 – Report
Nigerian music has achieved a remarkable financial milestone, with artists earning more than ₦58 billion in royalties from Spotify in 2024, according to the streaming platform’s annual Loud & Clear report. This figure represents a twofold increase from 2023 and is five times higher than earnings recorded in 2022. The report also reveals a significant…
Court Orders Arrest of Social Media Activist VeryDarkMan for Defamation
An Abuja Chief Magistrate Court sitting at Wuse Zone 6 has issued a bench warrant for the arrest of controversial social media activist Martins Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan (VDM). The arrest order was issued on Thursday following a criminal defamation case filed by renowned gospel singer Mercy Chinwo. Magistrate Emmanuel Iyana directed the Nigeria…
Peter Obi Attends Launch of Chimamanda Adichie’s New Book in London
Former Nigerian presidential candidate Peter Obi was among the distinguished guests at the launch of acclaimed author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie’s latest novel, Dream Count, held at the Southbank Centre’s Royal Festival Hall in London over the weekend. The event, which attracted approximately 3,000 attendees, celebrated Adichie’s literary prowess and sparked discussions on Nigeria’s potential for…
President Tinubu Hosts Super Bowl Champion Moro Ojomo at Aso Rock
President Bola Tinubu on Friday hosted Moro Ojomo, the Nigerian-born American football star and Super Bowl LIX champion, at the State House in Abuja. Ojomo, who plays for the Philadelphia Eagles, was accompanied by his father, Ololade; mother, Bimbo; and sister, Modele, during the visit. The 23-year-old athlete, who was born in Lagos and moved…
Paul Okoye Accuses Twin Brother Peter of Orchestrating Jude’s Detention Over Fraud Charges
Nigerian singer Paul Okoye, popularly known as RudeBoy, has accused his twin brother Peter Okoye of being behind the fraud charges that led to the detention of their elder brother, Jude Okoye. Jude, the former manager of the defunct music duo P-Square, was arraigned by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Wednesday over…
Mikel Obi Blasts Jamie Carragher for Dismissing AFCON as a Major Tournament
Former Super Eagles captain Mikel Obi has strongly criticized ex-English footballer Jamie Carragher for his comments dismissing the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) as a major tournament. Carragher’s remarks, made during a discussion about Mohamed Salah’s chances of winning the 2025 Ballon d’Or, have sparked widespread backlash, particularly from African football stakeholders. Carragher, a former…
Burna Boy’s Mother, Bose Ogulu, Nominated for Best Manager at Music Week Awards
Bose Ogulu, the mother and manager of Grammy-winning Nigerian singer Burna Boy, has been nominated for Manager of the Year at the prestigious 2025 Music Week Awards. The announcement, made on Wednesday, places Ogulu among a select group of global music industry leaders vying for the coveted award. The Music Week Awards, which celebrate excellence…
House of Representatives Restricts Journalists from Covering Bobrisky and EFCC Investigation
The House of Representatives has officially barred journalists from covering the ongoing investigation into the N15 million corruption allegations involving the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCS) in connection with the prosecution of Nigerian social media personality Bobrisky. Initially, the House invited members of the press to observe and…
BREAKING: NCOS Suspends Officers Involved in Bobrisky Investigationm
The Nigerian Correctional Service (NCOS) has announced the suspension of several senior officers following the recent investigation into the allegations involving Idris Okuneye, popularly known as Bobrisky. This decision comes in the wake of accusations surrounding Bobrisky’s alleged preferential treatment during his sentence. The suspended officers include: In addition, the NCOS has taken the step…
Governor Eno Fulfills Promises to Late Nollywood Artist’s Family
Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, has delivered on his promise to support the family of late Nollywood makeup artist, Abigail Edith Frederick. In a heartwarming gesture, the Governor handed over a newly remodeled and fully furnished six-bedroom bungalow to the family in Ikot Udoma, Eket Local Government Area. The Governor also provided a…