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Afrobeat lit up the Coachella stage in a way that only Seun Kuti could deliver. Performing at The Outdoor Theatre over the weekend, the band brought pure fire to the desert, and their electric take on ‘Na Dem’ had the crowd dancing, swaying, and completely caught up in the rhythm. From the first horn blast to the last drumbeat, Seun held the audience in the palm of his hand. Backed by the powerhouse Egypt 80 band, the music was rich, raw, and full of feeling. A perfect reminder of why Afrobeat continues to hold such power across generations. As ‘Na Dem’…

Gunmen have reportedly attacked the family residence of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan in the early hours of Tuesday. The incident occurred around 1:00 am at the senator’s hometown residence in Obeiba-Ihima, located in the Okehi Local Government Area of Kogi State. Sources familiar with the incident said at least three armed men carrying cutlasses and guns stormed the premises, smashing windows and damaging parts of the building. Sources said the attackers were armed with cutlasses and guns and damaged parts of the building, smashing windows and causing panic in the area. Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan’s Chief Security Officer, Yakubu Ovanja, alerted the relevant…

Ahead of the 2027 poll, the National chairman of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, says Abuja, the federal capital territory (FCT), is too important to be left in the hands of opposition political parties in the country. Ganduje spoke while receiving hundreds of decampees from the opposition People’s Democratic Party (PDP) and Labour Party (LP) led by the chairman of the Abuja Area Council (AMAC), Chris Zakka Maikalangu, at the Abuja old parade ground. Ganduje described the development as indicative of the fact that the electorate in Abuja would vote en masse for the President…

Athletic Bilbao coach Ernesto Valverde has admitted that he is wary of the damage that Super Eagles striker Cyriel Dessers can pose to his team when they meet in the second leg of their quarterfinal clash in the UEFA Europa League on Thursday, Soccernet.ng reports. Athletic Bilbao welcome the Gers to the Estadio San Mames on Thursday, as both teams vie for a ticket to the semifinal of the Europa League. They played out a goalless draw in the first leg of the tie, which was played at the Ibrox Stadium last week. However, it was quite an eventful game,…

We don’t recognise company, says Lagos Trade Fair Complex bossA freight servicing company, Portman Freight Services Ltd, has petitioned the police and the Lagos State Commandant of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) over the alleged involvement of their officials in the destruction of its site office and the carting away of building and construction materials valued at about N200 million at the Trade Fair Complex. The petition, dated April 12 and signed by the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the firm, Mr Philip Eze, was separately addressed to the Deputy Commissioner of Police, State Criminal…

UNDP Nigeria Representative, Edward KallonDisaster risk reduction experts have ended round of talks to fix benchmarks of success in curbing the impact of natural and man-made hazards through to 2030. Economic losses have risen steadily, stoked by climate change, unbalanced urbanization and inequalities, and now average US$250 billion to US$300 billion a year, according to UNISDR’s 2015 Global Assessment Report. Reducing risk is also good business sense, with studies showing that every dollar invested in preparedness saves up to seven dollars in aftermath costs. In Nigeria, flood killed 363 people and displaced over 2.1 million people in November 2012. The…

Google has launched the 2025 edition of its AI-focused startup accelerator in Africa, offering early-stage firms up to $350,000 in cloud credits and expert mentorship, the company announced on Thursday. The tech giant said in a statement that the program targets seed-to-series A startups with live products, at least one founder of African descent, and a commitment to responsible AI. Selected participants will receive up to $350,000 in Google Cloud credits, dedicated mentorship from Google and industry experts, access to a global network of investors and partners, and workshops on technology, product strategy, leadership, and AI implementation. “Startups are Africa’s…

Flying Eagles head coach Aliyu Zubairu has announced a 24-man squad for the upcoming 2025 Africa U-20 Cup of Nations, Soccernet.ng reports. The former El-Kanemi Warriors’ manager has included standout names, including European-based youngsters Emmanuel Chukwu, who plays for Hoffenheim, and Kparobo Nathaniel Arierhi for Lillestrom SK. The seven-time African champions will travel to Egypt on Sunday ahead of the tournament, where they will engage in warm-up matches before their opening group game against Tunisia on Thursday, 1st May, in Cairo. Get Our Sports News First – Join Our WhatsApp Channel Now! Zubairu has selected players who are foreign-based and…

Lagos is getting ready to light up as one of Nigeria’s biggest nights in music is just around the corner. The 17th edition of The Headies is happening on 27 April 2025, and yes, the stage is set for an unforgettable show. The lineup is a solid mix of favourites and fresh faces. Chike is bringing his smooth, soulful vibes; Qing Madi is set to thrill with her Afro-R&B fusion; and Shallipopi is coming through with all the energy that’s made him a street-hop star. Add Nasboi, who’s got that perfect mix of music and humour, and Flavour, the king…

In SummaryAccording to Statista, the agricultural sector in Africa is projected to reach a value of US$189.07 billion in gross production by the end of 2025.The import value in the agricultural market is projected to amount to US$40.8bn in 2025, with an annual growth rate of 2.85% is expected (CAGR 2025–2029).The export value in the agricultural market is projected to amount to US$20.5bn in 2025, with an annual growth rate of 2.35% is expected (CAGR 2025–2029).Deep dive!!Agriculture remains a cornerstone of Africa’s economy, employing over 60% of the population and contributing significantly to GDP in many countries. However, the sector…