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Nigerian music sensation Burna Boy has urged Nigerians to stop comparing him with the late Afrobeat founder and activist, Fela Anikulapo-Kuti. This comes after Burna Boy faced criticism for detaining his colleague, Speed Darlington, for allegedly defaming him. In a statement on social media, Burna Boy emphasized that he is not Fela and that the constant comparisons need to end. He stated, “I’m not Fela, I’m BIG7. I’m all about positivity, peace, and prosperity but honestly, I’d rather kill you than die for you.” This remark has sparked mixed reactions among fans, with some supporting his stance and others criticizing…

Enyimba International of Aba have officially unveiled former Super Eagles forward, Brown Ideye. “We are delighted to officially announce the addition of former Super Eagles Striker, Brown Ideye to our fold,” the two-time CAF Champions League winner announced on their official website on Monday. “We are expectant of the experience and professionalism he will add to our game and quest in our remaining games this season, especially under the New Gaffer.” The experienced forward has been training with the nine-time Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, champions for the past few weeks. This marks a return to the NPFL for a…

Funke Akindele, the iconic Nigerian actress, director, and producer, has once again proven her unmatched prowess in the Nollywood industry. Her latest movie, “Everybody Loves Jenifa,” has achieved an impressive ₦1,034,091,220 in just 19 days, making it one of the fastest films to reach the ₦1 billion milestone in Nigerian box office history. This achievement marks Funke Akindele’s second ₦1 billion grossing movie within just 12 months. This success has solidified her position as the highest-grossing producer and director in Nollywood history. In addition to this remarkable achievement, Funke Akindele holds the record for the top four highest-grossing Nollywood movies…

The 125,000 barrels per day Warri Refining and Petrochemicals Company (WRPC) has commenced operations. This announcement was made by Mele Kyari, the Group Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), during a tour of the facility on Monday. This development comes just a month after the rehabilitation of the Port Harcourt refinery in Rivers State. Addressing the team during the tour, Kyari stated, “This plant is running. Although it is not 100 per cent complete, we are still in the process. Many people think these things are not real. They think real things are not possible…

Former Nigerian President Olusegun Obasanjo has paid tribute to the late Jimmy Carter, describing him as a man of humility who made significant contributions to Africa during his time in office. Carter, who passed away, on Sunday, at the age of 100, served as President of the United States from 1977 the to 1981. Obasanjo recalled Carter’s leadership and its lasting impact, particularly in supporting the fight against colonialism and apartheid in Southern Africa. Obasanjo highlighted Carter’s diplomacy and patience, noting that despite the challenges he faced, such as the American embassy occupation in Iran, Carter’s achievements, including the peace…

A Jeju Air flight from Seoul on Monday was forced to return after encountering a landing gear problem, just a day after South Korea’s most deadly plane crash. The Boeing 737-800 involved in this incident was the same model as the Jeju Air plane that crashed on Sunday, killing 179 people after landing without its landing gear engaged. Song Kyung-hoon, the head of the management support office at Jeju Air, explained that Flight 7C101, which departed from Seoul’s Gimpo International Airport for Jeju Island at around 6:37 am, returned to Gimpo at 7:25 am after a landing gear issue was…

AC Milan have sacked their manager Paulo Fonseca following a 1-1 draw with AS Roma on Sunday. The decision was announced on Monday, just six months after Fonseca took charge of the team. The club is currently eighth in the Serie A standings with 27 points from 17 games. Fonseca’s tenure saw mixed results, including a notable victory against Real Madrid in the Champions League, but his inability to secure consistent league performance led to his dismissal. The club has already lined up his compatriot, former Porto manager Sergio Conceicao, as his likely replacement. Fonseca himself confirmed the news as…

A new study from University College London has revealed that smokers who quit on New Year’s Day could gain back up to 50 days of their life by the end of 2025. The research, commissioned by the Department for Health and Social Care, shows that each cigarette smoked shortens a smoker’s life by an average of 20 minutes. According to the study, if a smoker quits on January 1, they could save a full day of their life by January 8. By February 20, they could gain a week of their life, and by the end of the year, they…

The World Bank has disbursed a $1.5 billion loan to Nigeria as part of the federal government’s efforts to implement fuel subsidy removal and tax reforms. The loan was approved on June 13, 2024, and disbursed in two tranches: the first $750 million in July 2024 and the second $750 million in November 2024. The loan is part of the Reforms for Economic Stabilisation to Enable Transformation Development Policy Financing initiative, which aims to support Nigeria’s economic reforms. The disbursement was tied to the fulfillment of specific economic reform conditions, including the removal of fuel subsidies and the introduction of…

Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter, the oldest living president in U.S. history, passed away on Sunday at the age of 100. He died at his home in Plains, Georgia, according to his son, James E. Carter III. He was surrounded by his family. Carter was known for his extensive humanitarian work and was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 2002 for his efforts “to find peaceful solutions to international conflicts, to advance democracy and human rights, and to promote economic and social development.” Get instant and latest news updates via Our WhatsApp Community, X/Twitter or Google News online channel.