Governor Umo Eno has approved implementing ₦80,000 minimum wage for all state government employees in Akwa Ibom State. The development was confirmed in a statement signed and issued on Wednesday by the Commissioner for Information, Ini Ememobong. “To ensure a smooth rollout of this policy, the governor has also constituted an implementation committee, which has…
Nigerian musician Simi has emphasized the critical role that financial independence plays for women and urged parents to instill in their children the significance of becoming self-sufficient. Simi recently urged women to take charge of their financial destiny in a video that was uploaded to her official TikTok account. “Please do not raise your daughters…
He is charged with maintaining unfavorable stereotypes about Nigerians, which are harmful enough as they are. American comedian and actor Druski‘s recent skit depicting Nigerian actors as “African Scammers” has drawn criticism from Nigerians on social media. In his act, ‘African scammers be having they best life,’ Druski depicted a con artist named Baba Oluwatosin…
Actor and Nigerian sketch creator Mr. Macaroni has commented on the viral video of kids acting out his “Daddy wa” skit, which has gone viral and drawn criticism for being too mature for young audiences. On October 14, 2024, the video featuring a female child wearing a miniskirt and crop top went viral on X,…
With Nigerian music icon Davido revealing that he will be joining him on a live TikTok stream, it looks like Peller’s moment. As he talked with Davido via video conference, the content producer and streamer’s delight was evident. Davido then pledged during the call that they would go live on TikTok together. Fans and social…
Wizkid‘s first song of 2024, “Piece of My Heart,” featuring American vocalist Brent Faiyaz, was finally released after months of waiting. After receiving 1.1 million plays since its October 19, 2024 release, the song has already broken the record for most plays on Spotify Nigeria’s first day of availability. With this noteworthy accomplishment, Wizkid surpasses…
With ‘Room 104,’ a powerful song that is sure to strike a chord with both fans and newcomers, rising musical phenomenon Syemca is back. “Room 104,” which has Syemca’s distinct sound and rich lyrical content, is a pivotal moment in the artist’s career. ‘Room 104’ delves into topics of love, sex, and introspection, drawing inspiration…
Prominent Nollywood actress, Halima Abubakar, has issued an apology to Apostle Johnson Suleman, founder and Senior Pastor of the Omega Fire Ministries, for defaming him. In a recent letter addressed to the revered cleric, Abubakar acknowledged that she disseminated false information about Suleman, which resulted in emotional distress for him through social media platforms. The…
The Nigerian government has retracted the money laundering charges against Tigran Gambaryan, an executive of Binance Holdings Limited. Recall that in April of this year, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) charged both Binance, a cryptocurrency company, and Gambaryan with alleged money laundering offences. Gambaryan, a citizen of the United States, has been in…
At least five officers of the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) were included among the 19 individuals who tragically perished in a vehicular accident at Hawan Kibo, located in the Riyom Local Government Area of Plateau State, on Tuesday. According to a statement from NAF spokesman, Olusola Akinboyewa, the tragic event took place near Hawan Kibo…
