Singer Seun Kuti has shared his view on how Afrobeats should be regarded in the music world. Naija News reports that speaking during an interview with The Beat Fm in Lagos, the Grammy-nominated artiste explained that Afrobeats is not a genre but rather a label used to describe music coming out of Africa. He said that many artistes under the Afrobeats umbrella experiment with different sounds, moving from dancehall to blues, Nigerian pop, or even amapiano, depending on what is trending. Kuti stressed that this shows Afrobeats does not function as a proper genre, since both musicians and industry executives…
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A Federal High Court in Abuja has rejected a bail request made by five alleged Al-Shabab terrorists who allegedly attacked a Catholic Church in Owo town, Ondo State. Naija News reports that the terrorists attacked reportedly lead to the death of over 40 church worshippers. Justice Emeka Nwite, who dismissed their bail application, held that the terrorism charges against them were capital in nature. The judge also held that they were accused of being members of a terrorist organization who may intimidate witnesses, influence and jeopardize the trial of the defendants before the court. Delivering a ruling on the bail…
The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has directed all pilots not to fly their planes if they have an unruly passenger(s) on board. Naija News reports that the NCAA Director of Public Relations and Consumer Protection, Michael Achimugu, announced the decision on Wednesday in an ongoing meeting with all domestic airlines in Abuja. According to the Aviation Authority, with the risks involved in airline business, it was unacceptable that passengers who are unruly to pilots or cabin crew are allowed to fly without resolving the issues at stake. The Authority stated that pilots are allowed to fly after the issues have been…
National Leader of the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) and its 2023 presidential candidate, Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, on Tuesday met with party stakeholders in Cross River State, calling for greater unity and grassroots mobilisation as the 2027 general elections draw closer. Addressing party members at the state secretariat in Calabar, Kwankwaso expressed satisfaction with the leadership of the party in Cross River, urging them to build on their modest gains from the 2023 elections. “I thank all the leaders and members of NNPP in Cross River State. I want to use this opportunity to thank you for receiving us.…
Nigerian music artist, Terry Alexandar Ejeh, better known as Terry Apala, has claimed that many women go to the gym to seduce men and make videos instead of working out. Naija News reports that Terry, who stated this in an interview with Echo Room hosted by reality star, Teddy A, said that he was speaking from experience. According to the Apala Disco hitmaker, some men also go to the gym to look for women, adding that he will never allow his partner to go to a public gym. He said, “I will not allow my partner to go to the gym.…
Nigerian music artist, Terry Alexandar Ejeh, better known as Terry Apala, has claimed that many women go to the gym to seduce men and make videos instead of working out. Naija News reports that Terry, who stated this in an interview with Echo Room hosted by reality star, Teddy A, said that he was speaking from experience. According to the Apala Disco hitmaker, some men also go to the gym to look for women, adding that he will never allow his partner to go to a public gym. He said, “I will not allow my partner to go to the gym.…
Super Eagles head coach, Eric Chelle, has insisted his team will keep fighting for a place at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, despite Tuesday night’s 1-1 draw with South Africa in Bloemfontein denting their hopes. Naija News reports that the result leaves Nigeria sitting third in Group B with 11 points from eight matches, meaning the Eagles must win their last two fixtures to stand any chance of qualifying for the tournament in North America. Chelle admitted the draw was a setback but stressed that his players remain determined to push until the very end. The coach who spoke after…
Super Eagles head coach, Eric Chelle, has insisted his team will keep fighting for a place at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, despite Tuesday night’s 1-1 draw with South Africa in Bloemfontein denting their hopes. Naija News reports that the result leaves Nigeria sitting third in Group B with 11 points from eight matches, meaning the Eagles must win their last two fixtures to stand any chance of qualifying for the tournament in North America. Chelle admitted the draw was a setback but stressed that his players remain determined to push until the very end. The coach who spoke after…
The Labour Party (LP) has raised concerns over Nigeria’s mounting debt profile and fiscal instability. Naija News reports that the Interim National Publicity Secretary of the party, Tony Akeni, in a statement in Abuja, called on the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, and the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas, to use their offices and stop President Bola Tinubu’s borrowing request. Akeni stated that Nigeria’s debt crisis has reached alarming levels, with the country’s public debt soaring to 149.39 trillion in barely three months, surpassing the 40 per cent threshold set by relevant fiscal laws. According to Akeni, President…
The Labour Party (LP) has raised concerns over Nigeria’s mounting debt profile and fiscal instability. Naija News reports that the Interim National Publicity Secretary of the party, Tony Akeni, in a statement in Abuja, called on the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, and the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas, to use their offices and stop President Bola Tinubu’s borrowing request. Akeni stated that Nigeria’s debt crisis has reached alarming levels, with the country’s public debt soaring to 149.39 trillion in barely three months, surpassing the 40 per cent threshold set by relevant fiscal laws. According to Akeni, President…
