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Nigerian music star, David  Adeleke, professionally known as Davido, has set a new record as the first African artiste to hit the Atlanta golden spike. The Atlanta golden spike references the ceremonial final spike fixed into a railroad track after it has been laid. As a railroad state in the US, the hitting of the golden spike is a tradition which occurs before the start of matches played by the Atlanta Football team, Atlanta United FC. Davido, born in Atlanta to Nigerian parents, was given the honour on Saturday night, and, according to goal.com, became the first African artiste to perform the tradition. Other artistes who have been honoured to hit the golden spike include rapper 2 Chainz, Yung Joc, Waka Flocka, country musician Zac Brown, and others. Wearing a jersey of the team, customised with the letter 7 and his name written in gold, Davido shared the video of himself hitting the spike with fans cheering on his Instagram stories. The Atlanta UFC verified Twitter account also...

  Long-distance relationships definitely have their ups and downs. One of the hardest things about long distance relationships is that it can stand the test of time but it eventually becomes tiring. However, there are a few things that can help with long distance relationship problems and couples who are committed to making things work out can follow them. 1). Make technology your best friend The use of technology makes things easier in a long distance relationship. Couples can easily communicate with each other through their mobile phone either by text or call, use their social media accounts to chat, share photos and videos as well as having a video chat from time to time. 2). Have an end date After a while of being in a long distance relationship, you will eventually need to see your partner and be together with them. Pick a date that works for both parties to see, do something fun or something you haven’t done in a while and make sure you spend quality time together. 3). Try do...

The deadline for linking the national identity numbers to SIM cards in Nigeria has been shifted again. The deadline, which was to come into effect on Monday 26th of July, has now been extended by three months to October 31. The decision to extend the deadline was made following a request by stakeholders to accommodate registration in hard-to-reach remote areas, foreigners and diplomatic missions, diaspora and address low enrolments in schools and hospitals, as evidenced by enrolment statistics. It also followed a review of the progress of the exercise which indicated significant progress hence the need to consolidate the gains of the enrolment and NIN-SIM verification process across the country. A statement signed by both the Director of Public Affairs, Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Dr. Ike Adinde and Head of Corporate Communications, NIMC, Kayode Adegoke on Sunday, disclosed that as of July 24th, there are over 5,500 enrolment systems within and outside the country and thi...

  The Executive Head of Content and West Africa Channels at MultiChoice Nigeria, Busola Tejumola, speaks on the new features in the 2021 edition of Big Brother Nigeria Voting by text message is believed to be one of the major ways through which Big Brother Naija makes money. Why was that scrapped for this edition of the show? At the end of the day, what we focus on is providing the best content for Africans by Africans. We would like to stay true to that and that is why everything we do revolve around that. We tried online voting for years, and last year, viewers were able to vote on the GOTV and DSTV apps, and they were able to vote multiple times. This year, we decided to change the format of voting so that every subscriber can vote for free on our apps. This year, we would be dropping the SMS voting and allow people focus on the content we are providing. Some people have complained about the ‘toxic’ behaviours of some of the former housemates on the show. What steps are the...

  Nigerian Entertainment Conference (NECLive), in collaboration with The Fasasi family, friends, colleagues and fans of Sound Sultan will today host an evening of music, poetry, dance, comedy and talk, in honour and celebration of Olanrewaju ‘Sound Sultan’ Fasasi.   This special event, which will be held at Terra Kulture, Lagos, will celebrate the extraordinary talent of Sound Sultan whose notable contributions can be seen in music, film, basketball and creative art. Tribute events organized by friends of the beloved icon will also be hosted simultaneously in London, New York and Atlanta.   According to Femi Falodun, CEO, ID Africa, the organisers of NECLive, “Sound Sultan was one of the earliest and most consistent supporters of the NECLive mission – both as a conference participant and as a leading contributor to the development of Nigeria’s entertainment and creative sectors. “Sound Sultan’s physical form might have departed the world, but his unique voice, his conscio...

Late Little with his female client   A 34-year-old gym instructor popularly known as ‘Little’ has been shot dead in his room at Tantra Hill in Accra Thursday dawn. A married woman who was allegedly with him during the attack was not harmed by the unknown assailants who were on a motorbike. Associates of the deceased say he had been warned over the constant visits by the married woman who sometimes sleeps over his place. The suspects did not take anything from the room neither did they rob anyone in the 9-room compound House. Police in Accra have commenced investigation into the murder. “The deceased, Stephen Akowuah, believed to be a physical instructor, was shot around 0100 in his apartment. “Police received a distress call and responded accordingly where the caller directed them to the deceased’s apartment. Upon arrival, the police were informed that three heavily built men stormed the residence and shot the deceased without any provocation, and stormed other rooms to rob other t...

All eyes were on Cour De’appal De Cotonou, Benin Republic, yesterday, for the arraignment of Yoruba Nation agitator, Chief Sunday Adeyemo, fondly called Sunday Igboho, since his arrest on Monday night. Hordes of his supporters had since morning trooped to the court in anticipation of his appearance. The environment got tension-soaked as the hours dragged on, awaiting commencement of proceedings. Those at the court included supporters from Lagos, Yoruba-speaking indigenes in Benin Republic and some monarchs. Speaking on phone, one of the supporters said Igboho and his wife, Ropo looked pale as they arrived in court. “Oosa (Igboho) is here. We are about to start the hearing. His case has been called. Everywhere is peaceful but there is tension here,” he said in hushed tones. This was confirmed by the National Chairman of Ilana Omo Oodua, Prof. Wale Adeniran, who around 3:00p.m. said: “He is in court with his wife. Hearing will commence shortly.” As at yesterday evening, the trial judge e...

The Republic of Benin has rejected the extradition of Yoruba Nation activist, Sunday Igboho to Nigeria.   Recall that Benin security agents took Igboho and his wife into custody in neighbouring Cotonou on the night of Monday, July 19, under directives from the Nigeria, as the activist was reportedly planning to travel to Germany with his wife who is a German citizen. A robust legal challenge  by Igboho's legal team against the Benin government has now stapled his extradition to Nigeria despite the FG's insistence that he be extradited to Nigeria to face allegations of weapons stockpiling and activities that threaten the country. Despite immense pressure from Nigeria, Benin Republic on Wednesday, July 21, reportedly insisted that it would not be part of any process that was against due process “The Nigerian government planned to extradite him on Wednesday,  but our government said the rule of law must be followed as the world is watching us.” A Benin security official...

Popular video-streaming service, Netflix, is set to include free games in its users’ subscription soon. The company made this known in its 2021 second quarter letter to its shareholders, released on Tuesday. In the release, the company revealed that it is in its early stage of expanding into games as a new content category. “We’re also in the early stages of further expanding into games, building on our earlier efforts around interactivity (eg,  Black Mirror Bandersnatch ) and our  Stranger Things  games. We view gaming as another new content category for us, similar to our expansion into original films, animation and unscripted TV,” the letter revealed. This new move will come to the users at no additional cost, as they can access the games through their membership subscriptions. The company explained, “Games will be included in members’ Netflix subscription at no additional cost similar to films and series. Initially, we’ll be primarily focused on games for mobile devic...

  The Big Brother Naija reality TV show is set to premiere on July 24, as the organiser, Multichoice, also announced that SMS voting has been scrapped for this season. This sixth season is packed with loads of new updates as for the first time, the show will premiere in a double launch. While the first launch will be held on Saturday, July 24, the second launch will follow shortly on Sunday, July 25. Both launch shows will be aired on DStv channel 198 and GOtv channel 29 from 8:00 pm CAT, with a simulcast-on Africa Magic Family. Also, the organisers have announced that there would be no SMS voting this season as fans will have to vote via the web and on MyDStv and MYGOtv apps. For the first time, viewers in the United Kingdom will enjoy the show live on African online streaming service, Showmax. Commenting on the show premiere, Chief Executive Officer of MultiChoice Nigeria, John Ugbe said, “With each season of BBNaija we task ourselves on delivering great content that will take th...

Obi Iyiegbu, better known as Obi Cubana, has granted an interview where he addressed how he became a successful businessman and also his mother's talk-of-the-town burial.   The 46-year-old businessman told BBC Pidgin he and his siblings gave their mother a burial that became the talk of the town because they had promised her that her 80th birthday would be a carnival. As she died at 78, they decided to fulfil their promise by giving her the kind of burial she got as she fulfilled the role of father and mother after their father died 15 years ago.   The businessman said he studied political science at the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, and kept looking for a job after NYSC but couldn't find so he started doing  "small small mama put" (restaurant) in Abuja where he did his youth service, after which he started a "beer parlour" at Garden, Abuja.   He said that at the time he was doing the beer parlour business, he, his brothers, and their friends were liv...

The International Criminal Police Organisation arrested Yoruba Nation agitator, Sunday Adeyemo; with his wife, Ropo, in Cotonou, Benin Republic, the activist’s lead counsel, Yomi Alliyu (SAN), has said. Alliyu revealed this in a statement obtained by some reporters on Tuesday. According to him, the Federal Government of Nigeria through INTERPOL got Adeyemo aka Sunday Igboho and his wife, who is a German citizen, arrested on Monday night at an airport in Benin Republic, one of Nigeria’s neighbouring countries in the West African sub-region. Igboho was arrested while he tried to catch a flight to Germany with his wife. The senior advocate described the arrest of his client as shocking and urged the government of Germany, Benin Republic and the international community “to rise up and curb the impunity of the Nigerian Government by refusing any application for extradition of our Client who already has application before the International Criminal Court duly acknowledged”. The Nigerian ...

School teacher, Pedro Castillo has been declared Peru’s president-elect, six weeks after elections during which the results were delayed by claims of electoral fraud from his right-wing rival, Keiko Fujimori. Jorge Luis Salas, head of the JNE elections jury, announced his victory in a brief virtual ceremony on Monday night, July 19. Castillo, 51 is the head of the Teacher's trade unionist. He becomes the first non-rich president of Peru. His victory leaves rival Fujimori facing an imminent corruption trial.  “On behalf of my family I would like to salute the electoral authorities… and also to salute the political parties that have taken part in this democratic celebration,” Castillo told supporters gathered at the headquarters of his Peru Libre (Free Peru) party in Lima. “Dear compatriots, I bring here an open heart for each and every one of you,” he declared from the balcony after  In a gesture to Fujimori, 46, the president-elect urged her to help “take the country forward” ...

Mixed reactions have trailed the failure of the Central Bank of Nigeria and security agencies to enforce the country’s anti-spraying law and prosecute Naira abusers, especially at the recent lavish funeral of the mother of the Chairman of Cubana Group, Obi Iyiegbu, popularly known as Obi Cubana. This is just as the apex bank said security agencies were responsible for the arrest and the prosecution of Naira abusers while the Nigeria Police Force and the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission  remained mute on the matter. According to Section 21 of the CBN  Act, 2007, a person who tampers with a coin or note issued by the apex bank risks imprisonment for a term not less than six months or a fine not less than N50,000 or to both. For days, Obi Cubana has been a social media sensation and the rave of the moment, especially with the ‘naira rain’ at the event in Oba, a town in the Idemili South Local Government Area of Anambra State. Several videos went viral that show celebritie...