Okugbe Osaretin

In a startling revelation, the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has reported a significant spike in fuel prices in Nigeria, with the average retail price of a liter of petrol surging from N195.29 in October 2022 to a staggering N630.63 in October 2023. This revelation was made in the latest edition of the “Petrol Price […]

The city of Atlanta, known for its vibrant music scene, recently paid tribute to Nigerian music sensation, Davido, for his significant contributions to the entertainment industry. Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens, along with the Atlanta City Council and the Fulton County Board of Commissioners, officially declared special days in honor of the acclaimed artist. Davido, whose […]

Grammy-winning Nigerian sensation Burna Boy has once again made his mark on the global music scene, securing the coveted No. 1 spot on the prestigious Billboard Year-End U.S. Afrobeats Artists Chart. This achievement underscores Burna Boy’s growing influence in the international music industry. The Billboard Year-End U.S. Afrobeats Artists Chart, released on Tuesday evening via […]

In a candid and exclusive interview on the Afrobeats Intelligence podcast, Nigerian music sensation Shallipopi has left fans and the music industry astir with a startling revelation – he has a treasure trove of over 1000 unreleased songs. The artist, who gained fame with his chart-topping single ‘Elon Musk,’ opened up about his prolific songwriting […]

In a move aimed at enhancing the efficiency and capacity of the Federal High Court system in Nigeria, the Chief Judge of the Federal High Court, Justice John Terhemba Tsoho, has approved the redeployment of 94 judges across various Federal High Court divisions in the country. This significant reshuffling of judicial officers was announced in […]

In a significant development the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, voiced deep concern about the substantial financial losses Nigeria is incurring due to the surge in cybercrime activities within the country. This statement was made during the inauguration of a public hearing on proposed amendments to the Cybercrime Act of 2015 held at the Senate Complex […]

In a bid to address the escalating leadership crisis in Ondo State, President Bola Tinubu has scheduled a crucial meeting with key stakeholders, including aides of Governor Rotimi Akeredolu and Deputy Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa, at the Presidential Villa in Abuja. The meeting, confirmed by sources within the Presidential Villa, is set to take place today […]

The Police Command of Zone 9 in Umuahia has verified the detention of Mr. Mecha Ume, the President General of the Okon Aku locality within the Ohafia council district of Abia State, for his alleged involvement in the destruction and theft of assets from a state-owned palm oil plantation in the area. The spokesperson for […]

The Federal Government has expressed its opposition to the bail plea submitted by the imprisoned leader of Miyetti Allah Kautal Hore, Bello Bodejo. Currently under the Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA)’s detention, Bodejo faced charges at the Federal High Court in Abuja on March 22, accused of illegally founding an ethnic militia known as Kungiya Zaman […]

Police forces in Katsina successfully thwarted an attempted assault on Sabuwa town, the administrative center of Sabuwa local government area, neutralizing one suspected bandit in the process. The incident was confirmed by police spokesperson ASP Abubakar Aliyu during a press briefing in Katsina on Thursday. According to Aliyu, on April 17, 2024, around 5 p.m., […]