Afro highlife
25 Nov
In the ever-evolving world of Nigerian music, Augustine Nwankwo, better known as Relish, is emerging as a fresh voice with a unique sound. Born in Bauchi on August 1st and hailing from Anambra State, Relish’s journey into music reflects the diversity of his experiences across Nigeria. In a recent interview, the artist opened up about…
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One cannot help but nod his head along as Fido’s “Joy Is Coming" claims the top spot on Apple Music Nigeria today. "Joy Is Coming" by Fido blends Afrobeats with highlife and highly captivates listeners with its fine tunes and lyrics: “Modupe foluwa yee, joy is coming. Moni early in the morning!” This highly resonates…
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The Ondo State Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Dr Olukayode Ajulo, has raised concerns over the continued retention of state assets in the hands of former political office holders. Ajulo, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), in a statement on Friday in Akure, said “one year after the untimely passing of former Governor Oluwarotimi…
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UK Conservative Party leader, Kemi Badenoch, has been named in New African magazine's The 100 Most Influential Africans of 2024. Born Olukemi (Kemi) Olufunto Adegoke to Nigerian parents, and married to Hamish Badenoch, the 44-year-old made history by becoming the first Black person to lead a major UK political party when she was elected by…
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New African magazine on Friday released its annual list of the 100 Most Influential Africans, which included people who have made positive impacts on the continent and globally. The Guardian reports that the list comprised persons from 29 nationalities, with Nigeria the most represented country while Kenya followed in second place. Editor Anver Versi described…
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The Chief Medical Director of the University of Benin Teaching Hospital (UBTH), Prof. Darlington Obaseki, has disclosed that the hospital has attended to nearly 300,000 patients in 2024. Obaseki, who disclosed this at the hospital’s 2024 End of Year/Award Night in Benin City, also revealed that about 2,100 births were recorded so far in the…
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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has offered his heartfelt condolences to the government and people of India over the death of former Indian Prime
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No fewer than 23 suspected criminals were arrested for various degrees of crimes on Christmas day.Force Public Relations Office (FPRO), ACP
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Liverpool boss Arne Slot said it was "too early" to say his side were on course for the Premier League title after a 3-1 win over Leicester extended their lead at the top of the table.
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As Nigerians await the announcement of a substantive Vice-Chancellor of the University of Abuja any moment from now, over 25 civil society organisations have rallied support for the Acting VC of the institution, Prof. Aisha Maikudi, as the substantive head of the school. Under the aegis of the Civil Society Coalition for Educational Development, the…
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The troops of 1 Brigade in Sector 2 Joint Task Force North West, Operation Fansan Yamma, have neutralised several terrorists, including a notorious kingpin known as Alhaji Ma'oli, on Boxing Day. The operation took place in Mai Sheka village, near Kunchin Kalgo town, which is one of the local communities that had suffered under Ma'oli's…