Author: Kessiana Godscovenant
Behind-the-scenes footage from Ayra Starr and Zayn Malik’s “Heaven Baby” music video shoot has given fans a glimpse of the two singers enjoying themselves between takes. The pair are seen laughing, dancing and posing together while working on the visual for their collaboration. Ayra Starr appears on set in a purple satin dress paired with thigh-high boots and a beaded choker, while Zayn Malik wears a black bomber jacket, dark trousers and a gold chain. The footage shows them sitting together, raising red cups, dancing on a lit floor and singing along to the song, creating a relaxed atmosphere away…
Kizz Daniel has released the official music video for his latest song, “Owo Oluwa,” featuring Young Jonn, Krizbeatz and the Wave Choir. The Yoruba title means “The Hand of God,” and the song centres on faith, gratitude, divine guidance and finding peace amid life’s challenges. Dedicated to the memory of Kizz Daniel’s late parents, the track takes a faith-focused direction while blending Afrobeats with gospel influences. Krizbeatz provides the production, while Young Jonn and the Wave Choir add vocals that complement Kizz Daniel’s message about trusting God and moving through life with patience and humility. Co-directed by Perliks Definition and…
American rapper William Leonard Roberts II, widely known as Rick Ross, has been arrested in Miami Beach, Florida, following allegations that he assaulted a woman and restricted her breathing at his Star Island residence. The 50-year-old rapper was booked at the Turner Guilford Knight Correctional Centre and faces one felony count of battery by strangulation and one misdemeanor battery charge. According to the arrest affidavit, the alleged incident happened on August 28 after Ross became upset about the woman being tagged in an Instagram photo. Investigators said the woman accused him of slapping her, striking her several times, pulling her…
Twenty members of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) have reportedly been abducted by gunmen while travelling to orientation camps in Nigeria’s South-East and South-South regions. The corps members were said to be travelling in a commercial bus from Ibadan, Oyo State, when the vehicle was intercepted along the Owerri-Onitsha Road near Umunoha in Mbaitoli Local Government Area of Imo State. Imo State Police Public Relations Officer Henry Okoye confirmed the incident on Thursday, saying the victims were on their way to different orientation camps when they were stopped. Police Commissioner Audu Bosso reportedly visited the scene, while security personnel…
United States-based advocacy firm Von Batten-Montague-York has made fresh claims about President Bola Tinubu’s continued stay in office, arguing that head-of-state immunity could be among the reasons he wants to remain president. The firm made the allegation in a statement posted on its verified X account on Thursday while reacting to Tinubu’s Independence Day address. The organisation also referred to longstanding allegations concerning Tinubu and alleged heroin trafficking links dating back to the 1980s and 1990s. It claimed that his current position as president could prevent an official re-examination of those allegations and a possible criminal indictment. These are allegations…
Lionel Messi has expanded his football investments in Spain after becoming the new owner of CD Eldense. The club confirmed the takeover on Thursday, although the deal remains subject to approval from Spain’s National Sports Council (CSD). Eldense, founded in 1921, described Messi’s arrival as a significant new chapter in its long history. The club said the ownership change forms part of a long-term project focused on strengthening its sporting, institutional and social development while preserving its identity and traditional blue-and-red colours. The acquisition would make Eldense the second Spanish club linked to Messi’s ownership, following his earlier investment in…
Nollywood actor Yemi Solade has called out Guaranty Trust Bank (GTBank) over a ₦18,912 deduction from his account, which he said was taken as a service charge. Solade described the deduction as an “independence robbery” and questioned why almost ₦20,000 was removed from his account. The 66-year-old actor said he has banked with GTBank since 1995 and asked other customers who may have experienced similar deductions to speak up. He also described the charges as “theft and oppression,” while GTBank had not publicly responded to his accusation as of the time of reporting. Solade’s complaint comes weeks after he revealed…
Funke Akindele has urged Nigerians not to lack in praying for the country. She stated this on Thursday while celebrating Nigeria’s 66th Independence Day amid growing economic hardship. She shared her Instagram page, saying that “Nigeria is our own.” She told them not to stop praying, noting that “Nigeria will be great by God’s grace.” “Today is our country’s birthday, we have to celebrate despite what’s going on. Nigeria is our own. It’s our country, this is where I earn a living from. “We’re not going to stop celebrating Nigeria as our country. Nigeria will be great by God’s grace.…
Nigeria’s sporting journey since independence has been filled with Olympic medals, football triumphs, world records and historic achievements. From Nojeem Maiyegun’s bronze at the 1964 Tokyo Olympics to Chioma Ajunwa’s 1996 Olympic gold and the Dream Team’s football triumph in Atlanta, Nigerian athletes have repeatedly created moments of national pride. Football has remained a major source of success, with the Super Eagles winning three AFCON titles and reaching the World Cup round of 16 three times. The Golden Eaglets have won a record five FIFA U-17 World Cup titles, while the Super Falcons have claimed a record 10 Women’s Africa…
African Action Congress (AAC) presidential candidate Omoyele Sowore has said Nigeria has yet to fulfil the promises of independence for millions of its citizens. In a message marking Nigeria’s 66th Independence Anniversary, he called for an end to corruption, oppression and injustice. Sowore said Nigerians deserved freedom, dignity, equal rights and access to basic services, while criticising the country’s struggles with poverty, hunger, unemployment, insecurity, education, healthcare and electricity. He also accused successive governments of failing to properly utilise Nigeria’s human and natural resources. The AAC candidate said Independence Day should go beyond ceremonial celebrations and political promises. He called…