The World Bank has projected that poverty will increase in Nigeria by three percentage points in five years, to 2027. The World Bank made this projection in its Africa Pulse report released on the sidelines of the ongoing Spring Meetings of the IMF and World Bank in Washington, DC. TheContinue Reading
Popular Nigerian musician Burna Boy has been sued by Fabrice Rouzer, a Haitian music star. The musician accused Burna of stealing parts of his song ‘Je Vais. The lawsuit was filed in a district court in New York. It claims that Burna Boy and Joe Gilles used a part ofContinue Reading
Amid rising insecurity across the country, the Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, on Tuesday ordered the immediate deployment of a special squad to tackle the growing wave of violence. The police chief also directed all Police Mobile Force squadrons to keep at least one fully equipped, combat-ready unit on constantContinue Reading
Ghana’s very own musical trailblazer, Article Wan, has officially announced his first release of the year — and it’s sounding like a certified anthem in the making. Titled “CUNQUIZE,” the upcoming single features Kweku Flick, widely known as the King of Melody, and Great Adamz, the rising Nigerian UK-based star.Continue Reading
Indications emerged on Tuesday that President Bola Tinubu met with suspended Rivers State Governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, in London, while on working visit. Although, The Africa Report said that the meeting was at the instance of Governor Fubara, the Presidency kept sealed lips on the matter. Attempts made to getContinue Reading
In a shocking incident that has sent ripples through the community, Fatimah Ibrahim, a 40-year-old resident of Tashan Jama’are, has been accused of repeatedly sexually assaulting a 12-year-old boy in Azare. The incident was reported to the Divisional Police Headquarters in Azare on March 1, 2025, by a concerned citizenContinue Reading
Churches and Christian faithful in Plateau State held a massive peaceful protest on Easter Monday, condemning the recent killings in Bokkos and Bassa Local Government Areas. The march, which began at the PRTV Roundabout in Rayfield, ended at the Plateau State Government House, where Governor Caleb Mutfwang and his deputy,Continue Reading
Arewa Riddim, the powerful new Afrobeat single by Mr Kleb x Realtricks x Freeman Fanatic, responds to the recent violent attacks in Plateau and other States. The track combines rich traditional Arewa sounds with bold Afrobeat energy to deliver a strong message of resilience, unity, and self-defense. Serving as aContinue Reading
The Chairman of the Nigeria Governors’ Forum and Governor of Kwara State, Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq, has commended the Executive Governor of Plateau State, Barr. Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang, for his swift and decisive response to the recent attacks in rural communities of Bokkos and Bassa Local Government Areas. Governor Abdulrazaq, who ledContinue Reading
In a heartfelt statewide broadcast, Plateau State Governor, His Excellency Barr. Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang, has announced decisive security measures following fresh attacks that have claimed dozens of lives in Bassa and Bokkos Local Government Areas. Speaking solemnly, the governor said, “I speak to you not just as your Governor, butContinue Reading
