Saturday Magazine
1 Feb
The children, grandchildren and great grandchildren of the late Chief Theophilus Adediran Oni are marking his golden jubilee year of remembrance with a series of events, that included the publication of a book commemorating his life and achievements.
1 Feb
Every Valentine’s Day, February 14, couples all over the world source out an all-encompassing love destination that provides not only the right ambience but desired experience.
1 Feb
An economic expert, Dr. Opialu Opialu, has claimed that economic reforms introduced by President Bola Tinubu have led to declining insecurity across the country.
1 Feb
Arc. Harris Aibangbee Igiehon who passed on in May last year at the age of 72 years led a truly exceptional life.
1 Feb
After what might be considered a brief hiatus from the music scene, Afro-pop singer and Headies award nominee, Omowunmi Fosudo, more popularly known as Imanse, is back with a bang, dropping a brand-new single, titled, Mo Bad.
1 Feb
Spektrum Entertainment has announced the return of Element House, kicking off this Saturday, February 1, 2025. The opening party will be held at the Landmark Centre in Lagos on Saturday playing of House, Afro House, Deep House, and Afro deep sounds.
1 Feb
Afro-soul singer and entertainer, Opaluwa King Solomon, professionally known in the music world as Khingsolo, is set to release his latest music project, an Extended Play (EP), titled, Who Jah Bless.
31 Jan
Aston Villa striker Jhon Duran joined Saudi Pro League side Al Nassr on Friday in a deal worth a reported £64 million ($79 million). Duran was unable to break into Villa's team on a regular basis despite a series of impressive substitute appearances. The 21-year-old Colombian scored Villa's winner in their memorable Champions League victory…
31 Jan
Prayer Pemu, the Special Assistant on Entertainment to the Delta State Governor, recently met with Tega Oghenejobo, the newly appointed President and Chief Operating Officer of Mavin Records, at the label’s Lagos headquarters. The meeting focused on fostering a stronger partnership between Mavin Records and Delta State’s entertainment industry. Mavin Records, home to Afrobeat superstar…
31 Jan
In an industry where talent and hard work are essential, but not always enough, having a savvy business mind can make all the difference. One individual with such business savy mind is Ajayi-Abdulhafeez, the driving force behind the success of Grammy-nominated musician
31 Jan
Afrobeats lovers and music enthusiasts have a new anthem to add to their playlists as Bullion Records’ rising star, Abdul Rahman Yusuf, popularly known as Harcher, officially releases his much-anticipated single, Peace, today Friday, 31 January, 2025, on all digital streaming platforms. Since signing with Bullion Records on December 6, 2024, Harcher has been on…
30 Jan
The Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Prince Lateef Fagbemi (SAN), on Thursday said the continued stay
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The Lagos State Government has announced that it will begin marking illegal buildings on Banana Island for demolition, by Monday. Mr Gbolahan Oki, General Manager, Lagos State Building Control Agency (LASBCA), made the announcement at a stakeholders meeting on Banana Island, on Thursday. He said that the buildings were encroaching on prohibited areas, violating building…
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Congolese president Félix Tshisekedi will participate in an African Union summit this weekend but will not attend a meeting on the crisis in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, the president's office told AFP on Thursday. The M23 armed group, supported by Rwandan forces, made advances in the province of South Kivu on Wednesday, after a…
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US President Donald Trump said Thursday he wants to hold talks with Russia and China on a mutual reduction in military spending, with a possible summit for the countries' leaders. Outlining his vision for a shake-up in the world order, Trump also said he would "love" to have Russia back in the G7, from which…
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Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun, on Thursday, raised alarm of an alleged plot by some people to attack local government secretariats in the state A statement in Osogbo by Malam Olawale Rasheed, quoted Adeleke as saying he had received credible reports of the plan to also attack leaders of the Peoples Democratict Party (PDP) and…
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Senegal's government on Thursday announced that it could take legal action against those responsible for "serious breaches" and mismanagement of the country's public finances under former president Macky Sall. The Audit Office, which is independent of government, on Wednesday pointed to "omissions" in the accounts during Sall's last term of office between 2019 and 2024,…
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The Anambra government has vowed to continue with the demolition of unapproved structures and prosecute owners of such buildings for gross violation of the law. Mr Chike Maduekwe, Managing Director of Anambra State Physical Planning Board (AnPPB), said this at the continued demolition exercise in Nkisi Layout, Onitsha on Thursday. In Enekwasumpu, Obosi area, the…
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Mr Nyesom Wike, Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) has promised quick resolution of the indefinite strike declared by primary school teachers in the territory. The strike, which included area council workers was declared on Thursday, over non-implementation of N70,000 minimum wage and other pending welfare issues. Wike made the promise while interacting with…
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The National Assembly, on Thursday, approved an upward review of the budget for the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), increasing it to N140 billion from N40 billion initially proposed by the Federal Government. The fund is to support INEC operations for 2025 in preparations for the upcoming elections, the Anambra governorship election and ahead of…
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Maryam Abacha American University of Nigeria (MAAUN), Kano, has made history as the first university in Nigeria to attain corporate membership of the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR). To mark this achievement, 50 Mass Communication students of the institution were inducted into the student membership cadre of the NIPR. The induction ceremony, held on…
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Spotify says there has been a significant surge in heartbreak song streams in Nigeria during the Valentine’s Day season, with a 626 per cent increase between 2022 and 2024. Phiona Okumu, Spotify’s Head of Music, Sub-Saharan Africa, revealed this trend in a statement released on Thursday in Lagos. Okumu said, “Spotify data reveals a surprising…