Burna Boy’s Sister Debunks Rumour of Mother’s Removal as Manager

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A viral social media report claiming that Grammy-winning artist Burna Boy has dropped his mother, Bose Ogulu, as his manager has been dismissed as false. The rumour circulated widely on Friday amid backlash trailing the singer’s troubled No Sign of Weakness tour in the United States. The speculation was fueled by an alleged Instagram Story credited to Burna Boy, suggesting his mother had been relieved of her managerial role. However, the singer’s sister, Nissi Ogulu, swiftly shut down the claim, describing it simply as “FAKE NEWS.” The report had ignited…

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The Beauty of Humble Beginnings

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Musa and Adeola didn’t look like much in the early days—just a young couple in a small one-room apartment, sharing dreams that were far bigger than their pockets. Their journey began with two plastic chairs, one borrowed fan, and a faith that refused to be intimidated by humble beginnings. Every morning, Musa woke before dawn to set out for work. Not because he loved the job, but because it was what they had. Adeola, with her soft strength, stretched every naira, turning little into enough. Their love was tested often,…

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Reno Omokri Faces Public Backlash After Appearing on Tinubu’s Ambassadorial List

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Social media erupted on Sunday as Nigerians reacted sharply to the inclusion of author and political commentator, Reno Omokri, on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s newly released ambassadorial nominees list. Omokri, who has long been known for his fierce criticism of the Tinubu administration, was named among the 17 non-career envoys submitted to the Senate for confirmation. The development triggered widespread outrage, with many Nigerians accusing him of inconsistency and political opportunism. Critics recalled Omokri’s emphatic public vow in 2023 that he would “never work with Tinubu in any capacity,” arguing…

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Gunmen Invade Kogi Church, Abduct Pastor, Wife and Worshippers During Sunday Service

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Gunmen suspected to be bandits on Sunday stormed a newly established Cherubim and Seraphim Church in Ejiba, Yagba West Local Government Area of Kogi State, abducting the pastor, his wife, and several worshippers. The attack occurred mid-service, throwing the community into panic as gunshots rang out. Witnesses said the congregation fled in different directions to escape the armed men who reportedly whisked away the pastor, popularly known as Orlando, alongside his wife and other church members. Residents described the incident as frightening, noting that the assailants invaded the area unexpectedly,…

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India Arrests 50 Nigerians in Nationwide Drug Crackdown

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Indian authorities have detained at least 50 Nigerians in a sweeping, months-long crackdown on a transnational drug and hawala syndicate operating across several states. Local media outlet NDTV reports that the Delhi Crime Branch, working in collaboration with police units from Telangana, Noida, Vizag and Gwalior, led the operation that dismantled the network. The effort followed extensive intelligence gathering and involved the Telangana Police Elite Action Group for Drug Law Enforcement (EAGLE). Officials described the scale of the operation as unprecedented. About 120 personnel from Telangana were deployed to Delhi…

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Burna Boy Faces Backlash as U.S. Shows Record Low Attendance, Cancellations Amid Fan Boycott Claims

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Nigerian Grammy-winner Burna Boy is facing mounting backlash in the United States as several of his recent concerts recorded visibly low attendance, sparking widespread speculation of a growing fan boycott linked to criticism of the singer’s perceived arrogance. The controversy stems from a viral video circulating on social media in which Burna Boy appeared to halt a U.S. performance to eject a couple seated near the stage. Viewers accused the artist of humiliating the pair, with some fans claiming the move reflected a pattern of “arrogant and dismissive” behaviour toward…

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Woman Killed While Filming Attack on Ngige’s Convoy

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A woman who attempted to record an attack on the convoy of former Anambra State governor, Dr. Chris Ngige, was on Tuesday shot dead by gunmen along the Nkpor–Nnobi Road, Idemili North Local Government Area. The victim, said to have stepped out of her hairdressing salon to film the unfolding scene, died instantly after she was spotted by the assailants, who eyewitnesses said wore police and army camouflage. Ngige, a former Minister of Labour and Employment, escaped unhurt as he was not travelling in the convoy at the time of…

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FirstBank Introduces Vybe Hub to Elevate Customer Experiences for DecemberIssaVybe

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    By Bolaji Israel Seth Godin, an American author, entrepreneur and one of the world’s most influential business thinkers said “A great brand always raises the bar — it adds a greater sense of purpose to the experience.” Godin’s thought aligns with a related view that “Enduring brands are those that pursue progress with intentional restlessness, continually elevating their standards across every action, every choice, and every expression of their purpose.” This is a truth that echoes across the business world, but only a handful of institutions live it…

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Delta police arrest mother over alleged sexual assault of three-year-old daughter

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  A 32 year-old woman named Tracy Wilson Omonigho has been arrested by operatives of the Delta State Command for alleged sexual assault on her three-year-old daughter. The Police Command spokesperson, SP Bright Edafe said the announcement came, in the wake of a disturbing report made by the child’s father, who discovered a video that purportedly showed Wilson engaging in sexual acts with their daughter. In a video statement shared by the police on Tuesday, SP Edafe detailed the nature of the allegations. “We had a father of a three-year-old…

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Canada Warns Citizens Against Non-Essential Travel to Nigeria Over Worsening Insecurity

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The Government of Canada has updated its travel advisory for Nigeria, urging citizens to avoid all non-essential travel due to persistent insecurity across the country. In the advisory released on 24 November, Canada cited ongoing threats of terrorism, crime, inter-communal violence, armed attacks and widespread kidnappings. The warning applies nationwide—including the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja—while Lagos and Calabar remain under a “high degree of caution” notice due to high crime levels. Several states were classified as no-go areas where all travel should be avoided. These include Kaduna, Kano, Katsina, Sokoto…

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