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“Back to life, back to reality, back to the here and now, yeah”—we’ll be humming this all week, thanks to Burna Boy’s brand-new single, “Update”. The African Giant just dropped this fresh track, sampling Soul II Soul’s 1989 classic “Back to Life”, and it’s got the perfect fusion of nostalgia and groove. The music scene on the continent has been full of exciting moments this week. Tems performed at Formula 1’s special launch event at The O2 Arena in London, Ayra Starr made history as the first woman in 16 years to win Best African Music Act at the MOBO…

Super Eagles forward Chidera Ejuke scored the lone goal for Sevilla in their hard-fought 1-0 victory over Real Sociedad at the Reale Arena, Soccernet.ng reports. Ejuke has had to play from the bench since he returned from his injury lay-off in January. Coach Garcia Pimienta has preferred Ruben Vargas instead, and the Swiss winger has been decent. However, Pimienta changed things and handed Ejuke a starting shirt when they traveled to Sociedad on Sunday. The first half was quite balanced as both sides failed to break the deadlock. Both sides were cagey in their approach and held their lines well.…

8 hours ago The Kwara State Police Command has confirmed the brutal killing of Alhaji Idris Abubakar, the chairman of the Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN) in the state. Though no reason has been offered for his killing, the police image maker, Adetoun Ejire-Adeyemi, stated yesterday that the deceased was shot dead on Saturday at… 9 hours ago The Holy Child College Old Girls Association (HCCOGA) has announced the launch of an N800 million fundraising campaign as part of the school’s 80th-anniversary celebrations. The initiative aims to support key projects, including the purchase of tablets and digitalisation…

Ademola Lookman scored his 50th Serie A goal as Atalanta humiliated Juventus with a resounding 4-0 victory in their clash at the Allianz Stadium on Sunday. Lookman played a key role in the rout, capping off a dominant performance with a well-taken goal that sealed an emphatic win for Gian Piero Gasperini’s side in the battle for third place. The Nigerian forward was a constant menace for the Juventus defence, coming close twice in the first half—first seeing a deflected effort crash against the post before forcing Michele Di Gregorio into a desperate save moments later. The Partenopei took the…

The  House of Representatives has secured the commitment of seven oil and gas processing companies to remit a total sum of $37. 43m (About N58bn to the Federation Account before August 2025. The commitment came against the backdrop of a probe into the financial records from the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission which flagged significant lapses in royalty payments and reconciliation processes in the oil and gas sector. The promised repayment forms part of a ₦9tn outstanding liability queried by the Auditor General for the Federation in his 2021 report submitted to the National Assembly. The debts, some of which…

Adeyinka Adedipe In celebration of International Women’s Day, the Edo State Office of the Special Adviser on Sustainable Development Goals, led by Sally Suleiman, has unveiled the “Plant, Nurture, Eat – Edo Girls’ Farm Project.” In a statement released on Saturday, Suleiman said the initiative aims to equip young girls with practical agricultural skills while instilling values of patience, responsibility, and self-sufficiency. It also contributes to food security and environmental sustainability. She said, “In celebration of International Women’s Day, the Edo State Office of the Special Adviser on Sustainable Development Goals has unveiled the ‘Plant, Nurture, Eat – Edo Girls’…

Hey BNers, it’s Onyinye here, again. My journey to Zanzibar began, as many grand adventures do, with great anticipation. A five-hour flight from Lagos to Kenya, followed by a lengthy layover, set the stage for my final trip to Zanzibar, the island paradise set to host the Johnnie Walker and Trace Awards & Summit. Stepping into my hotel room was like entering a haven of tranquility and elegance. The soft, ambient lighting, the plush furnishings, and the breathtaking view of the turquoise waters? Oh my! It was the perfect respite after a long day of travel, a space to recharge…

Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen scored the winning goal for Galatasaray in their hard-fought 2-1 win over Alanyaspor at the GAIN Park Stadium, Soccernet.ng reports. Osimhen has been in hot form since joining Galatasaray during the last summer transfer window, and he continued with his exploits on Sunday. With Fenerbahce breathing down their necks, Galatasaray desperately needed to get a win when they traveled to GAIN Park for their Super Lig game against Alanyaspor. Coach Orkan Buruk maintained his trust in Osimhen, using the 25-year-old hitman as the focal point of his attack. Beating Alanyaspor was never going to be…

Security operatives in Delta State have arrested a member of the Anti-Cult Unit, Philip Chukwuka, 33, for allegedly shooting and killing a 19-year-old girl, Isioma Nwayalani, in Okpanam, a town in Oshimili North Local Government Area, near Asaba. Intelligence sources told Zagazola Makama that the tragic incident was reported at 8:30 p.m. by the family of the victim, who informed the Okpanam Divisional Police Headquarters that they had received a distress call from a man identified as Chika, informing them that his younger sister had been fatally shot. Upon receiving the report, police patrol teams were swiftly deployed to…

The Kano State Police Command has launched an investigation into a home invasion and gang assault in Tatsan Yamma Village, Tsanyawa Local Government Area. The attack, which occurred around 6:00 am on Friday, involved five suspected robbers who stormed the residence of Muttaqa Malam, 50, and forcibly gained entry. The assailants reportedly broke into the room of his wife, Hadiza Muttaqa, 27, tied her up with a USB cable, and gang-raped her before fleeing with valuables. “Intelligence sources confirmed that a group of five unidentified hoodlums stormed the home of one Muttaqa Malam, 50, at approximately 6:00 a.m.” the police…