American rap star Marshall Mathers, aka Eminem, has predicted that Kendrick Lamar will dominate the awards at the upcoming 2025 Grammy Awards. Speaking with DJ Whoo Kid on the SiriusXM show Shade 45 on December 24, the 52-year-old rapper didn’t hold back his admiration for Lamar. Eminem said, “I mean, it’s very stiff competition,” adding,…

Renowned cleric and General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Pastor Enoch Adeboye, has declared that 2025 will be a year etched in the minds of people forever. Speaking during the RCCG Crossover Service, held at the church’s headquarters in Lagos, the respected preacher shared prophetic insights he attributed to divine guidance.…

The General Overseer of the Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministries (MFM), Dr. Daniel Olukoya, has sounded an alarm, warning men to steer clear of immorality. He cautioned that agents of the marine kingdom have infiltrated society, disguising as women to lead men astray. During the church’s widely attended crossover and prosperity night held at…

Super Eagles goalkeeper, Stanley Nwabali, is mourning again as he loses his mother, barely a month after the death of his father. The heartbroken 27-year-old, who currently plays for Chippa United in South Africa’s Premier Soccer League, took to social media on Wednesday, January 1, 2025, to announce the devastating news. In a brief but…

The leader of the Christ Apostolic Church’s Good Women Choir, Ibadan, Deborah Fasoyin, has clarified that she did not compose the popular Yoruba song Odun Nlo Sopin. Fasoyin, 84, disclosed this during a recent interview with journalists. She said, “We recorded Odun Nlo Sopin in December 1979. I wasn’t the one that composed the song;…

Grammy-winning Nigerian artiste, Burna Boy, has broken his silence regarding the backlash he received for storming off the stage during the #GreaterLagosCountdown2025 event. The 33-year-old singer addressed the incident today, January 1, 2024, through an Instagram Story, shedding light on his perspective. He wrote: “It was a free show. I was supposed to do 10…

Nigerian music stars Wizkid and Ayra Starr have secured spots among the world’s top artistes of 2024, as revealed by Chart Data. The announcement, made on New Year’s Eve, placed Wizkid, whose real name is Ayodeji Balogun, in the 11th position, while Ayra Starr, fondly called the “Celestial Being,” clinched the 18th spot. Chart Data,…

Multiple award-winning Nigerian superstar, Ayodeji Balogun, aka Wizkid has declared that he is back in Nigeria. The Ojuelegba crooner made this known during his performance at the 2025 edition of Lagos State Government annual end-of-year fiesta, the Greater Lagos Countdown. The 34-year-old singer said, "First of all, happy new year! You will live long, you…

Nigerian R&B star Temilade Openiyi, popularly known as Tems, has said she would never be the same after 2024 ends. The 29-year-old singer expressed her thoughts today, December 31st, via X, stating that the old version of her is gone. “I will never be the same after this year. Goodbye to the Ol’ me,” she…

Renowned broadcaster Johnnie Walker, celebrated for his iconic voice on BBC Radio 2, has passed away at the age of 79. The news comes two months after the veteran radio presenter retired, marking the end of an illustrious 58-year career due to health challenges. Walker’s death was announced on Tuesday by DJ Bob Harris, who…

As the countdown to 2025 begins, Nigerians are gearing up for a fresh start. But while many look forward to new opportunities, some may face an unexpected tech setback: WhatsApp, the widely used messaging app, will stop working on certain phones starting January 1, 2025. This news has raised eyebrows as it affects phones running…

Every country has its unique history, and history has shaped the world in diverse ways, including how we track and celebrate the passage of time. While much of the world eagerly anticipates ringing in the New Year on January 1, 2025, four countries stand apart, adhering to calendars distinct from the widely accepted Gregorian calendar.…