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You’ve probably heard ‘Like Dat’ by Darkoo already. The song has been everywhere on social media, thanks to the dance challenge that’s got people all over moving to the beat. Now, the official music video is out, and it brings the same energy. Directed by Samfallover, the video matches the song’s fun, flirty vibe. Darkoo sings about wanting someone and feeling a connection, switching between sweet lines like “I think I’m meant for you” and bold, flirty moments. Watch the official ‘Like Dat’ music video below.

• Group warns against Zamfara gov’s alleged defection plans as Kebbi govt declares PDP dead• Despite defections, we don’t want one-party state, says APC The gale of defection from opposition political parties intensifies as two members of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), Abdullahi Rogo and Kabiru Rurum have defected to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). The two lawmakers represent Rano/Bunkure/Kibiya and Karaye/Rogo federal constituency of Kano State. However, a group of APC supporters in Zamfara State has urged the party’s National Chairman, Abdullahi Ganduje, to reject Governor Dauda Lawal’s attempt to defect to the APC ahead of the 2027 elections. Meanwhile, the…

Card games have long played a meaningful role in Filipino culture. Whether it’s the friendly games played in barangay corners, lively sessions during road trips, or gatherings at family reunions, these games have provided more than entertainment—they’ve built traditions, sparked social connection, and served as informal betting grounds for generations.One game that stands out in this landscape is Tongits, a fast-paced and tactical Filipino favorite. Today, its mobile adaptation—Tongits Go—has elevated its presence, offering a reimagined experience for the digital generation. But how does it stack up against other beloved traditional Filipino card games like Pusoy, Lucky 9, and Sakla?This…

To address voter apathy in the polity, the House of Representatives is considering legislation to compel Nigerians of voting age to vote for candidates of their choice on election day. The proposed legislation jointly sponsored by Speaker Abass Tajudeen and Daniel Ago scaled the second reading stage, yesterday, during plenary. The proposed legislation particularly seeks to amend the Electoral Act 2022. Ago, who spoke on the general principle of the bill, argued that the initiative would address the persistent issue of voter apathy in the country. Decrying appalling level of voter apathy, he maintained that balloting should be made a legal obligation rather than a…

The Nigerian Navy’s Forward Operating Base (FOB) Bonny has deactivated an illegal refining site in Peterside Community, Bonny Local Council of Rivers State. The operation, carried out on Wednesday, May 14, 2025, led to the seizure of approximately 19,000 litres of product suspected to be stolen crude oil. Lieutenant Commander Sirajo Almustapha, Base Operations Officer of FOB Bonny, disclosed that the operation was initiated based on credible intelligence reports. He explained that an anti-crude oil theft team, equipped with armed personnel, was deployed on an intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance mission to validate the report and deactivate any illegal refinery sites…

Nigeria’s Flying Eagles will take on tournament hosts Egypt in the third-place match of the 2025 CAF U-20 Africa Cup of Nations on Sunday, May 18, at the 30 June Stadium in Cairo, Soccernet.ng reports. The encounter offers both nations a chance to end their campaigns on a high note following bitterly disappointing semi-final exits. Nigeria, in pursuit of an eighth title, were edged out 1-0 by South Africa’s Amajitas in a tightly contested clash in Ismailia, while Egypt suffered a similar fate — losing 1-0 to North African rivals Morocco. Nigeria’s Flying Eagles For Nigeria, the bronze medal game…

• May 27 meeting may make or mar PDP, George warns• Threats won’t fix PDP crisis, Moro tells S’East caucus Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has revealed plans for a major political coalition involving members of the All Progressives Congress (APC), the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), and the Labour Party (LP) to confront what he described as the ‘incompetent and inefficient’ government of President Bola Tinubu. This was as former Deputy National Chairman of PDP, Olabode George, called on all stakeholders in the party to recognise how critical the scheduled May 27, 2025, meeting is to the survival or collapse of…

Despite its misfortunes at the national level, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Enugu is flourishing. But the torrent of defectors pouring into the party is as oddly familiar as it is disturbing for genuine party members, LAWRENCE NJOKU reports. At a function of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) at the Michael Okpara square in Enugu State sometime ago, the former Deputy President of the Senate, Ike Ekweremadu, had praised former Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi for his “spirit of tolerance and accommodation”. He had stated that Ugwuanyi could not “hurt a fly” with his style of politics He, however, quickly added…

Nigeria’s president Bola Ahmed Tinubu has sent a congratulatory message to the Flying Eagles following their 1-0 loss to South Africa in the semifinal of the 2025 Under-20 Africa Cup of Nations on Thursday, Soccernet.ng reports. The Flying Eagles produced what was arguably their best performance at the 2025 U-20 AFCON when they played against the Amajita in the semifinal of the competition. Nigeria dominated the game from start to finish, as they had 53% possession and 20 goal attempts, but they failed to get the win. The result means that the Flying Eagles will not play in the final…

Justice Okamgba The African Development Bank and the Islamic Development Bank are pooling a $610m joint initiative to combat climate-driven fragility and bolster resilience in Africa’s most vulnerable regions, particularly the Sahel and Horn of Africa. The announcement was made via a statement shared on AfDB’s Facebook page on Wednesday. However, this commitment was formalised during a high-level technical exchange held on April 22-23 at AfDB’s headquarters in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire. The two-day meeting convened senior officials from both institutions to align strategies, share best practices, and deepen collaboration on tackling complex challenges in transition states and fragile regions. Building…