Makinde The battle for control of the soul of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) resurfaced yesterday with a clash between Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde and the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike. Both men, who were political soul mates in 2023, threw potshots at each other. Makinde, speaking during the inauguration of the PDP secretariat in Ibadan, launched a scathing attack on Wike and vowed that he would not allow the PDP to be dragged down. Makinde said: “I know that a lot of you are concerned about the PDP, asking what is happening in the…
Author: Lilian Azuh
USA soldiers The U.S. has sent a small team of troops to Nigeria, the general in charge of the U.S. command for Africa said yesterday. This is the first acknowledgement of U.S. forces on the ground since Washington was struck by air on Christmas Day. President Donald Trump had ordered airstrikes on what he described as Islamic State targets in Nigeria in December, adding that there could be more U.S. military action there. Reuters earlier reported that the U.S. had been conducting surveillance flights over the country from Ghana since at least late November. The top general said the U.S.…
Nanyah The body of Abuja-based singer, Ifunanya Nwangene, who died after a snake bite, has been transported to her father in Enugu State, the Abuja Metropolitan Music Society Choir has said. The choir, in a detailed account released on Monday and signed by its director, Sam Ezugwu, provided a timeline of events leading to Nwangene’s death, amid public debate over the availability of antivenom and allegations of medical negligence. According to the statement, the incident began at 10:13am on Saturday when a member of the choir, Stephanie, sent an urgent message to the Amemuso Choir WhatsApp group asking for assistance…
Nanyah Abuja-based singer Ifunanya Nwangene, known professionally as Nanyah, died at the age of 26 after being bitten by a snake at her home this past Saturday. The Enugu-born artiste visited two separate hospitals seeking urgent care but was reportedly turned away at both due to a lack of available anti-venom. News of her death has sparked widespread outrage on social media, with many criticising the alleged healthcare failings that contributed to the tragedy. Though not widely known in the mainstream music industry, Nanyah maintained a devoted following of nearly 40,000 on Instagram. Her musical style spanned classical, jazz, R&B, and soul. A…
Fela The world of music has honoured a giant: Fela Anikulapo Kuti. Fela was more than a musician. He was a fearless voice of the people, a philosopher of freedom, and a revolutionary force whose music confronted injustice and reshaped global sound. His courage, creativity, and conviction defined a generation and continue to inspire the world. In Yoruba mythology, he has transcended to a higher plane as an Orisa. He is now eternal. Fela Kuti has blazed the trail with the Recording Academy of America’s Lifetime Achievement Award, becoming the first African to receive this honour, though posthumously. The award…
Davido and Chioma Award-winning singer, Davido, has spoken about the comforting words of wife, Chioma Rowland Adeleke, after he lost at the 68th Annual Grammy Awards for the second time. Davido’s song “With You”, featuring Omah Lay, was nominated in the Best African Music Performance category but lost to South African star Tyla’s “Push 2 Start”. The category featured strong Nigerian representation, including Burna Boy, Ayra Starr, Wizkid, Omah Lay and Eddy Kenzo, but none of the Nigerian nominees won. In a post on X, Davido revealed that he initially didn’t want to attend the after-party but Chioma encouraged him to go,…
Kenoly Ron Kenoly, the American Christian worship leader, singer, and songwriter, has passed away at the age of 81. Bruno Miranda, Kenoly’s music director, broke the news in a statement released via the singer’s Instagram page. The statement revealed that the worship leader died on February 3, but did not specify the cause of death. Miranda, who worked alongside Kenoly for more than two decades, described him not only as a mentor but as a spiritual father. He emphasised that Kenoly was deeply intentional about his vocation. “This morning, Feb. 3, 2026, we said goodbye to Dr. Ron Kenoly,” it reads.…
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