A state-level politician is calling for unity against a backdrop of ongoing violence. Niger State House Speaker Abdulmalik Sarkin-Daji urged residents to come together to fight insecurity and back the government's New Niger Agenda in a New Year address. He stressed collective effort is needed for a better future, pointing to state initiatives aimed at securing communities and ensuring children can safely return to schools this month.
The Speaker expressed hope for a peaceful and prosperous year, pledging the Assembly's continued cooperation with the executive branch to push through programs benefiting the public. He specifically praised Governor Mohammed Bago's agricultural transformation plan for its potential to strengthen the...
An APC bigwig just tossed some serious shade at a former rival's new party move. Joe Igbokwe mocked Peter Obi's formal switch to the African Democratic Congress, claiming the politician and his allies lack the power to challenge President Bola Tinubu. Posting on social media, Igbokwe dismissed the group surrounding Obi as politically insignificant, stating some could not even win their own local polling units.
He labeled them as lacking resources, electoral value, and the skill to build coalitions or invest in people. Igbokwe warned against underestimating Tinubu, whom he claimed to know well, boldly predicting the President's hold on power until 2031. The rant frames the defection as a non-threat from a faction he views as unserious...
A prominent lawyer just threw a major legal wrench into the new tax plans. Human rights attorney Femi Falana stated the recently passed tax laws cannot be implemented due to unresolved controversies about illegitimate provisions allegedly inserted into the text. He argued the federal government should have used the final days of last year to resolve these disputes and publish clean copies before the new year deadline.
Falana warned that pushing forward with enforcement would invite legal challenges from prepared interest groups, putting the administration in a difficult position. His comments directly contradict the President's recent declaration that there would be no delay to the January first start date. The senior advocate's core...
An actress refuses to hit the road for anything past a quick trip. Nollywood star Shaffy Bello stated she avoids long-distance travel within Nigeria, drawing a hard line at journeys longer than the ride from Lagos to Ibadan. She explained in an interview that while she enjoys road trips abroad, infrastructure and security concerns at home make her stick strictly to air or water transport.
This personal policy has apparently put a dent in her social life. Bello noted that friends and family now know not to even invite her to events requiring a lengthy drive, unless the person is extremely important to her. Her stance highlights a common anxiety, framing road travel beyond that short corridor as a non-starter due to the perceived risks...
That outdoor movie thing just pulled a massive crowd to cap off the year. Movie in the Park drew over ten thousand people across four events, finishing with a huge screening in Ibadan that mixed a classic Nollywood film with a big after-party. Organizer Ihechi Opara called it more than just watching a movie, highlighting how it reconnected people with old stories and each other in a communal park setting.
Opara said the strong response proves their concept works, aiming to create bonding experiences that families did not know they needed. Following the success, he announced plans to expand next year with a national tour hitting at least ten states. The project continues to build its reputation as a major outdoor cultural event, pushing...
The singer's post-show meetup with a president is causing chatter online. Asake sat down with Ghana's leader, John Mahama, in Accra after headlining the AfroFuture festival, part of the city's December in GH events. Video of the meeting shows the artist greeting Mahama alongside other guests like actor John Dumelo.
Their conversation touched on an incident at the concert, where Mahama joked about a fan firing a gun for Asake. The singer reportedly asked for some leniency, but Mahama responded that the law must take its course, referencing the suspect already arrested for the illegal firearm discharge. The Grammy-nominated artist, who now lives in Los Angeles, has three albums to his name, making the high-profile meeting a notable cap...
An actor just got the redemption arc he wanted for the new year. Jamiu Azeez announced that fellow star Opeyemi Aiyeola has forgiven him for past wrongs, following his public apology earlier this month. He called her pardon his best gift of 2025 in a social media post.
Azeez thanked his fans and colleagues, giving special credit to older industry figures who stepped in to plead his case. He lavished praise on Aiyeola, referring to her as his sister, mother, boss, and mentor. His lengthy caption expressed deep remorse for his actions, stating he learned his lesson the hard way, and he asked his followers to visit her page to offer supportive prayers on his behalf. The message framed the forgiveness as a hard-won personal milestone...
A media exec is hyping up the women currently running Nollywood's box office. Mo Abudu publicly celebrated actresses Funke Akindele, Toyin Abraham, and Ini Edo for their hit films dominating cinemas. She praised their creativity and the strong precedent they set for the industry on her social media.
Abudu specifically pointed to their movies, Behind The Scenes, Oversabi Aunty, and A Very Dirty Christmas, as barrier-breaking successes captivating national audiences. Her post framed their achievements as proof of women leading and defining the future of Nigerian film, urging people to watch the features at theaters everywhere, including her own EbonyLife Cinemas. This shoutout underscores a season where female-led stories are drawing...
An Afrobeats star is calling on fans drowning in their feelings to reach out. Singer Oxlade took to social media to tackle mental health stigma head-on, telling his followers that overwhelming struggles are a reason to talk to someone, not a reason to give up. He framed survival as only possible if you are still alive to tell your own story later.
He directly pleaded with people not to take their own lives, calling that act selfish and a deep hurt to loved ones left behind. Oxlade mentioned getting some personal news that shook him, adding a raw request to his brothers not to die on him because he lacks the strength to handle another loss. His overall message insisted that dark times are temporary and that support exists for those...
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