Trafficking: Police in Lagos rescue 10 teenage girls, arrest 2 suspects (Vanguard) The Police Command in Lagos State says it has rescued 10 teenage girls, who were allegedly being trafficked to some West African countries for prostitution. The Lagos Command…
*Abductors of A’Ibom NYSC members demand fresh N200m after receipt of N13m (Vanguard)*Assembly summons LAMATA over non-use of Yoruba in train broadcast (Guardian)
Abductors of A’Ibom NYSC members demand fresh N200m after receipt of N13m (Vanguard) Kidnappers of eight Akwa Ibom State graduates, abducted in Zamfara State on their way to Sokoto State for the National Youth Service Corps, NYSC, Orientation Camp, have…
Youths protest in Lagos over disenfranchisement
Some youths in Lagos have expressed dismay over their denial to cast their votes during the just concluded Presidential and National Assembly elections. The youths had expressed their grievances on Sunday, outside one of the collation centres at the Lagos…
Valentine’s Day: D’Banj, Banky W, emerge artistes with most playlisted love songs on Spotify
Spotify, an online streaming platform says John Legend, D’Banj, Banky W had emerged artistes with the most playlisted songs during the 2023 Valentine season. Phiona Okumu, Spotify’s Head of Music, Sub Saharan Africa, in a statement, on Tuesday said from…
Banky W flags off campaign, promises Eti-Osa constituency quality representation
Popular R&B singer turn politician, Olubankole Wellington, better known as Banky W has flagged off the campaign as the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) House of Representatives candidate for Eti-Osa federal constituency of Lagos State. During the flag-off on Monday, the…
Nigerians react as Banky W signs Whitemoney to EME
Big Brother Naija (BBNaija) season 6 winner Whitemoney, who is also a singer, has signed a new management deal with one of Nigeria’s popular music labels Empire Mates Entertainment, also known as EME. An excited Whitemoney took to his social…
Youth bulge and politics in Nigeria — Magnus Onyibe
It is no longer news that Nigerian democracy is undergoing a youth revolution. The assertion above is evident in the fact that wherever you look in the virtual world, you would behold an increasing number of our youths passionately engaging…
*Ukrainian refugee snatches host’s husband (MicroSecondNews)*Banky W wins PDP House of Reps primaries in Lagos (Vanguard)
Ukrainian refugee snatches host’s husband (MicroSecondNews) A Ukrainian refugee who eloped with the head of the family that provided her with accommodation and food after she fled the war in Ukraine has spoken up to defend her action. She claims…
Samklef slams Banky W, demands royalties for Wizkid’s album
Music producer, Samuel Oguachuba, popularly known as Samklef, has slammed singer Banky W, as he demanded his royalties for Wizkid’s debut album. Wizkid, who was formerly signed to Banky W’s label, EME records, released two albums ‘Superstar’ and ‘Ayo’ under…
*Security breach at Lagos airport as thieves gain access to Arik Air (Sun)*Adeniran-Ogunsanya didn’t die a coward, Jandor mourns (Independent)
Security breach at Lagos airport as thieves gain access to Arik Air (Sun) There was security breach at the domestic terminal 2 of the Murtala Muhammed International Airport Lagos, as a Boeing 737-73V, with registration number EI-ULN, belonging to Arik…