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Photo Credit: Flavour/Instagram Flavour knows how to bring listeners home — back to the rhythms, stories, and traditions that shaped him. His new album, “Afroculture,” arrives just in time for the festive season, offering 13 tracks that celebrate African heritage with a mix of highlife, Igbo folk, Senegalese influences, and modern pop. The title is clear: this project is about culture, identity, and musical pride. The lead single, “Afroculture,” featuring Senegalese legend Baaba Maal, sets the tone. Maal’s soaring vocals meet Flavour’s grounded delivery in a collaboration that feels both celebratory and deeply rooted. Elsewhere, Flavour works with artists including…

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has invited the former Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, for questioning. The agency’s invite was contained in a letter dated November 24. It was fixed on Friday, November 28, for an interview. “The Commission is investigating a case in which the need to obtain certain information from you becomes imperative,” the letter, signed by Sunday Atiba Ofen-Imu, on behalf of the EFCC Chairman, Ola Olukoyede, read. Friday’s meeting will be held at the EFCC Headquarters Institution and Research District, Jabi in Abuja, the nation’s capital. “In view of…

Victor Osimhen could be in Galatasaray’s starting lineup on Monday in the Istanbul derby against Fenerbahce, Soccernet.ng reports. Galatasaray President Dursun Özbek revealed his side will be at full strength after Galatasaray’s humbling 1-0 loss to Union Saint-Gilloise in the UEFA Champions League three days ago. Osimhen picked up a hamstring injury while on International duty with the Super Eagles. He came off at half-time at the Stade Prince Moulay Abdallah in Morocco against DR Congo. The former Napoli man then had to watch from the bench as his dreams of playing at a World Cup were dashed after a…

An early morning fire outbreak has occurred at Nkwo Enugu-Ukwu Market Square, in Njikoka Local Government Area of Anambra State, on Friday, burning some shops and destroying other valuables. This latest development brings to about six incidences of fire disaster within the state in less than one week. Some of these notable fire incidents included a petrol tanker exploding near Ozubulu LG Secretariat, killing one person and destroying about six adjoining shops, last Friday and the burning of a factory in Nnewi on Wednesday as well as an early morning fire that razed several shops in a three-storey commercial building…

The Nigerian Navy Board has approved the promotion of 127 senior officers to various ranks. Navy spokesman Commodore Aiwuyor Adams-Aliu said in a statement on Friday that the promotions were released on Thursday. The breakdown of the promotion showed that 15 Commodores were promoted to the rank of Rear Admiral, 31 Captains to Commodore, and 81 Commanders to Captain. The newly promoted Rear Admirals are Olumide Olajide Fadahunsi, Patrick Emuebie Meteke, Ponfa Paul Nimmyel, Sulieman Wale Olorundare, Johnson Adekunle Adewoyin, Cajethan Nnabuchi Aniaku , Anthony Victor Kujoh , Abdulrahman Mohammed, Chinonyerem Emmanuel Oji, Adamu Yahaya, Chindo Usman Yahaya , Aminu…

Nigerian football icon Precious Dede has been appointed Women’s Football Development Manager for the West Africa Football Union Zone B (WAFU-B), Soccernet.ng reports. Dede’s appointment, revealed by journalist Ademola Victor, signals a significant step in the region’s ongoing efforts to strengthen structures around the women’s game. The former Super Falcons goalkeeper, one of Africa’s most decorated shot-stoppers, begins her tenure immediately. Super Falcons legend Precious Dede. Photo by IMAGO Her arrival could serve as a strategic move to accelerate growth across technical development, grassroots pathways, and coaching standards in a region long regarded as a powerhouse of emerging talent. Get…

As a part of preparations to ensure hitch-free Christmas celebrations, operatives of the Imo State police command few days ago stormed hideouts of some suspected armed robbers, kidnappers and cult members, arresting them. During the operations, led by the head of the Anti-kidnapping Unit in the state, Oladimeji Odeyeyiwa, an Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP), arms and ammunition were recovered from them. This was disclosed about 5 a.m. on Friday in a statement issued by the command’s spokesperson, Henry Okoye. The statement read: “The Imo State Police Command has recorded yet another series of remarkable operational breakthroughs in line with…

The Federal Capital Territory Administration has commenced enforcement against owners of over 1,000 properties in Abuja who have failed to settle statutory land-related charges, despite several months of public notices and warnings. The move follows the approval of the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, for action to be taken against the affected properties across high-brow districts, including Asokoro, Maitama, Garki and Wuse. According to the FCTA, enforcement became necessary after repeated appeals published in national newspapers, online platforms, and television stations between May and November failed to yield compliance from the defaulting title holders. This was according…

Christabel Ndoeche The Federal Ministry of Health says the health sector is experiencing unprecedented momentum. This momentum, it says, is driven by a series of major developments strengthening Nigeria’s healthcare system, spanning international partnerships, technological innovations, and critical private-sector support. In a statement released on Thursday, the ministry said, “Nigeria’s health sector is experiencing unprecedented momentum, marked by groundbreaking international agreements, landmark technological breakthroughs, and renewed private-sector contributions that reinforce President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s vision for a resilient, modern, and globally competitive healthcare system.” It added that as part of this momentum, Nigeria has signed a “historic” Memorandum of Understanding…

Former Labour Party vice-presidential candidate in the 2023 general elections, Yusuf Datti Baba-Ahmed, has criticised President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s declaration of a nationwide security emergency, arguing that the administration has “missed the point” in its approach to tackling insecurity. In an interview with Arise News on Thursday, Baba-Ahmed said the plan to recruit tens of thousands of new security personnel rapidly reflects a misunderstanding of the root causes of terrorism and banditry. He insisted that corruption—not manpower—is the central issue. “It is not about numbers. It is about reducing corruption in the war against insecurity itself,” he said. “The entire…