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In what will come across as a really heartbreaking development, the Nigerian music industry has been plunged into mourning following the death of fast-rising singer Ifunanya, popularly known as Nanyah Music. The young artiste, who gained public attention after appearing on The Voice Nigeria, was said to have been bitten by a snake at her residence. According to reports, the incident happened at home, after which she was quickly taken to a hospital for treatment. Despite efforts by medical workers, she was later confirmed dead. The news of her passing spread rapidly online, leaving fans, fellow artistes and music lovers in shock. Nanyah Music was known for her strong vocals and growing presence in the Nigerian music scene. She built a loyal following through live performances and regular engagement on social media, where she was reportedly active just hours before the incident. Many of her fans and supporters have taken to social media to mourn her and share tributes, while awaiting off...

Angela Okorie, the arrested Nollywood actress and singer, remains in Suleja prison custody despite meeting her bail conditions. The Federal High Court in Abuja on Friday, granted Angela bail of ₦5 million, with one surety in like sum, and must be a level 13 civil servant. Her bail was reportedly secured after the intervention of some activists, including Omoyele Sowore, Mama Pee, actor Stanley Ontop, and Randy Peter. Despite meeting her bail condition, the actress remains in prison. The development sparked controversy on social media. However, revealing why the actress still remains in custody, actor Stanley Ontop in a post on his Instagram story, explained that her bail condition was processed late on Friday. While assuring the public that Angela will be released on Monday, Stanley wrote,  “Angela Okorie Bail application has been processed, but after we had finished the processing, time has gone. “So she will be out from Suleja prison by Monday. We have met all her bail condi...

Governor Chukwuma Charles Soludo of Anambra State stated that the enforcement of the Monday sit-at-home order throughout the state is primarily carried out by non-indigenes. The governor made the claim in Awka, the state capital as he announced an agreement with market leaders to ensure that markets operate from Monday to Saturday across the state, according to a statement issued on Saturday by the Commissioner of Information, Law Mefor.  The governor disclosed this during a meeting with leaders of markets across Anambra State, held in Awka, as part of efforts to restore full commercial activities, particularly in the Onitsha Main Market, which he shut down for one week over traders’ continued observance of the Monday sit-at-home order. Soludo said the continued observance of the Monday sit-at-home had severely undermined the state’s economy, stressing that his administration had resolved that all markets and shops must remain open on every working day. According to him, the sit-at...

Afrobeat star, David Adeleke popularly known as Davido and Femi Kuti, the Afrobeat legend, were among the distinguished guests at the Grammys Honors Party in Los Angeles, celebrating the legacy of the late music icon, Fela Anikulapo Kuti. The event, organised as part of Grammy Week activities, brought together artists, industry executives and cultural figures to honour Fela Kuti’s lasting impact on global music and socio political activism. Videos from the gathering showed Davido and Femi Kuti interacting at the event, a moment many described as symbolic of the generational continuity within Nigeria’s music culture. The tribute highlighted Fela Kuti’s enduring influence decades after his death, with his music and ideals continuing to resonate across borders and genres.

  Taiwo Oyedele, Chairman of the Presidential Committee on Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms, has urged Nigerians to submit their annual tax returns. He stressed that both employers and individuals must comply under the law. He made this known during a webinar organized for HR managers, payroll officers, CFOs and tax managers in collaboration with the Joint Revenue Board. In the webinar which was posted on YouTube on Friday, Oyedele said many Nigerians remain non-compliant in filing self-assessment returns. “In terms of filing returns, you need to file annual returns as employers for your employees. Many of you must have done that already. If you haven’t, you have just a couple of days left to file those returns, including projections of how much you will pay your staff,”  he said. He added that individual taxpayers must also file their self-assessment, noting that compliance in this area remains very low. “This is one area where we have been non-compliant in Nigeria. In many stat...

  Two children of ex-Nigerian Vice President, Atiku Abubakar were officially married on Friday at the National Mosque in Abuja, during a ceremony attended by family, friends, and dignitaries. In a statement released after the event on his X page on Friday, Atiku said the occasion gave him “immense pleasure” and expressed gratitude to all who attended and supported the ceremonies. His daughter, Hafsat Atiku, was given in marriage to Umar Farouk Imam by General Aliyu Gusau, a close associate and friend of the family. His son, Abubakar Atiku Jr, also tied the knot with Asma’u Abdul’aziz Nyako, with the marriage conducted by Alhaji Kwairanga Jada, another family friend. Atiku noted that the unions would further strengthen longstanding family ties, particularly with his older brother, Admiral Murtala Nyako, and with his friend, Kashim Ibrahim Imam. He congratulated the newlyweds and wished them a happy marriage, thanking guests for making the day a memorable reality. “I have no doubt th...