The Nigerian Educational Research and Development Council (NERDC) has underscored the need for the review of the secondary education curriculum to create opportunities for students to acquire relevant trade and entrepreneurship skills. The Executive Secretary, NERDC, Prof. Ismail Junaidu, stated…
Fatai Osho has confirmed he has left his post as head coach of Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, outfit, Awka United. Osho quit the job following the Promise Keepers poor start to the 2023/24 NPFL season. The Uyo club…
The Nasarawa State government has called for improved support for both Nasarawa United and Lobi Stars. The permanent secretary of the Ministry of Youth and Sports Development, Barrister Isaac Danladi commended the Jibrin Ali Baggio-led Supporters’ Club for their…
The traditional ruler of Pupule in Yoro Local Government Area of Taraba State, Alhaji Alhaji Umaru Abubakar Nyala, has been abducted by gunmen. The hoodlums also kidnapped a pregnant woman during the attack on the community. Newsmen gathered that…
Grammy-nominated singer Seun Kuti has said his musical success isn’t tied to being the son of late Afrobeat pioneer, Fela Kuti. He said he and his elder brother, Femi Kuti, and nephew, Made Kuti, have had successful music careers…
Nigerian singer, Iyanya, has revealed that one of the necklaces of his colleague Mayorkun, which were reportedly stolen in Calabar, Cross River State, has been returned. Newsmwn reports that Mayorkun vowed never to perform in Calabar again after he…
Ghanaian dancehall singer, Charles Nii Armah Mensah Jr., aka Shatta Wale, has bemoaned the declining state of his country’s music industry. He lamented that Nigerian music was progressing while Ghana’s was dwindling. The self-styled ‘King of African dancehall’ said…
Nigerian singer Oludipe David, professionally known as Spyro, has reacted to controversy surrounding his performance at the Harvesters International Gospel Centre’s Christmas carol service in Lagos. Spyro had faced backlash for performing his hit song “Only Fine Girl” during…
Nigerian singer, Adewale Mayowa Emmanuel, popularly known as Mayorkun, has vowed never to perform in Calabar, the Cross River State capital again. He announced this via his X (formerly Twitter) page on Tuesday morning, saying he wishes other artists…
Nigerian singer, Tobechukwu Victor Okoh, popularly known as Peruzzi, has revealed that legendary musician, Innocent Ujah Idibia, aka 2Baba, is his mentor. Emphasizing on the ‘African Queen’ crooner’s influence on his talent, Peruzzi admitted to copying his lyrics and…
