Ayra Music executive Don Jazzy has revealed how he discovered and approached his signee Ayra Starr. In an interview, Don Jazzy said he stumbled on Ayra Starr’s Instagram posts and was impressed by her potential. According to him, he reached out to a young Gen Z contact, asking if they knew anyone with singing talent in their school or friend circle and the contact sent him several Instagram pages, including Ayra Starr’s page. He stated that what caught his attention was a freestyle video Ayra Starr posted where she discussed themes relevant to Gen Z experiences. Don Jazzy said he was drawn…
Author: Lilian Azuh
Nwosu By CHIKA CHIMEZIE One of the major features of the government of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), will be its emphasis on empathy for the people, a mindset which will not only eradicate any form of exploitation but make the two sides see each other as partners and not enemies in the development of the state. This was part of the issues highlighted by John Nwosu, governorship candidate of the party in the November 8 governorship election, during an interaction with senior journalists in Lagos at the weekend, where he marshalled out the philosophy and content of his seven-point…
Idris The Federal Government strongly condemns and categorically refutes recent allegations by certain international platforms and online influencers suggesting that terrorists operating in Nigeria are engaged in a systematic genocide against Christians. Such claims are false, baseless, despicable, and divisive. Portraying Nigeria’s security challenges as a targeted campaign against a single religious group is a gross misrepresentation of reality. While Nigeria, like many countries, has faced security challenges, including acts of terrorism perpetrated by criminals, couching the situation as a deliberate, systematic attack on Christians is inaccurate and harmful. It oversimplifies a complex, multifaceted security environment and plays into the…
Seasoned Public Relations and Digital Media Strategist, Onoriode Akusu, Founder and Lead Strategist at Alphabet PR Limited, Nigeria’s strategic communications and media buying firm, combining cultural fluency, media mastery and narrative strategy to shape perception, build trust and drive impact in a fast moving world – has been named the Fast Rising PR Practitioner of the Year 2025 at the prestigious Media Consortium 3.0 Conference and Awards. With over a decade of experience, Onoriode, fondly known as ‘Onos’ in the industry, has built a legacy of excellence by driving growth and creating impact through PR, Communications, and Digital Strategies. His expertise spans PR and…
In a society like ours where local jaundiced politics often breeds cynicism and unfounded critiques, the international spotlight has a way of cutting through the noise like a blaze of truth. This week, as the 80th Session of the United Nations General Assembly got underway in New York, Anambra State’s Governor, Prof. Chukwuma Charles Soludo, CFR, showed up not just as a participant but as a celebrated icon of African leadership. According to the Governor’s Chief Press Secretary Christian Aburime, garnering triple honours, including the prestigious African Public Service Excellence Award, the African Governor of the Year Award, and a…
Rite Foods Limited, the proudly Nigerian company with truly world-class standards, has once again blazed the trail in the food and beverage sector by clinching three distinguished awards at the 2025 Edge Awards (formerly Marketing Edge Awards). This remarkable achievement reaffirms the company’s unmatched excellence, consumer trust, and unyielding commitment to innovation. The company’s iconic brands and corporate identity emerged winners in the following categories: Outstanding Carbonated Soft Drink Brand of the Year – Bigi Apple Outstanding Sausage Brand of the Year – Bigi Beef Sausage Roll Outstanding FMCG Corporate Brand of the Year – Rite Foods Limited These recognitions…
By Bayo Adeleke There is no doubt that the current crisis between Dangote Refinery and NUPENG is a battle for the fragile soul of Nigeria, especially in the oil and gas sector. Many reports , opinions, and write-ups have been going on in the media. However, a recent recent diatribe report in one of the online platforms titled, ‘The Coming Death of NUPENG,’ is not journalism, rather it is a poorly constructed hit piece, a symphony of slander orchestrated by the very corporate interests seeking to strip Nigerian workers of their fundamental human rights. In the report, rather than address…
The Aare Apesinola of Ibadanland and Chairman/CEO of Adron Group, Sir Aare Adetola EmmanuelKing, KOF, has felicitated with His Imperial Majesty, the Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rashidi Adewolu Ladoja, FNSE, on the historic occasion of his coronation as the 44th custodian of the revered throne of Ibadanland. In his congratulatory message, Aare Adetola EmmanuelKing described the coronation as “a sacred fulfillment of divine destiny and a powerful confirmation of the timeless heritage of Ibadanland.” He noted that the Olubadan stool is a living symbol of authority and the embodiment of the Ibadan people’s indomitable spirit, collective wisdom, and resilience through…
Shareholders of Unity Bank Plc have approved the proposed merger with Providus Bank Limited, marking a major milestone in the business combination of the two financial institutions. At the Court-Ordered Meeting held on September 26, 2025, at the OOPL Hotel in Abeokuta, Ogun State, 295 shareholders participated and deliberated on all items in the Scheme of Merger. Of these, 293 shareholders representing 99.32% of total shareholding (₦4.4 billion in value) voted in favour of the resolutions, while 2 shareholders representing 0.68% voted against. As part of the Scheme Consideration, Unity Bank shareholders will receive ₦3.18 per share or be allotted 18…
DG NITDA’s rep, Dr. Onimisi giving a presentation at the workshop organized by the NIQS FCT Chapter at the National Engineering Centre in Abuja recently. The Director General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Kashifu Inuwa, CCIE, in a bold call for change, has urged Nigeria’s construction industry to move from blueprints to bytes by embracing digital technologies that can transform project delivery, boost productivity, and position the sector at the forefront of innovation. “Digital Transformation in the Nigerian Construction Industry” at a two-day workshop organized by the Nigerian Institute of Quantity Surveyors (NIQS), FCT Chapter, the DG outlined…