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Asake’s first Tiny Desk performance is one for the books. The super star brought his sound — a mix of Fuji, Afrobeats, and amapiano — to the famous NPR Music desk with a set list that had everyone vibing. From “Why Love” to “Amapiano,” “Lonely at the Top,” and “Fuji Vibe,” he delivered hit after hit in a seamless flow that showed just how far his music has travelled. It’s rare to see Asake in such an intimate setting, but the moment he started, it felt like home. The live band gave every track a new layer — soft horns,…

The National Working Committee (NWC) of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) has expelled the suspended national chairman, Shehu Musa Gabam, alongside several other party members over alleged financial misconduct and disloyalty. Those expelled include the suspended national youth leader, Uchechukwu Chukwuma; Adamu Abubakar Modibbo; Abubakar Dogara; Nuraddeen Bisalla; Solsuema Osaro; Ambo Ekpeyong; Eluwa Ifeanyi Henry; Humphrey Unwukaeze; and Judith Israel Shuaibu. According to the party, the decision followed the consideration of a report submitted by its disciplinary committee, which investigated allegations of financial impropriety and disloyalty against the affected members. The resolution was endorsed by the acting national chairman, Dr.…

The Super Eagles of Nigeria are gearing up for their 2026 FIFA World Cup playoffs against Gabon in November, before heading to Morocco to continue their quest for a fourth Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) title… Trivela coordinator, Pedro Ramos, has urged caution over the growing excitement surrounding Nigerian forward Fashanu Michael, Soccernet.ng reports.  The 20-year-old forward has been linked with a potential call-up to the Super Eagles following his recent exploits in Brazil. Fashanu recently made headlines after scoring seven goals and providing two assists to help Fortaleza U-20 to league success in the Brazilian youth division. His performances…

Tottenham, Paris Saint-Germain, and others are reportedly interested in Sani Suleiman, who played a key role for the Flying Eagles of Nigeria at the U20 World Cup in Chile… Chelsea have joined Tottenham Hotspur in the transfer battle for Nigeria U-20 forward Sani Suleiman ahead of the January window, Soccernet.ng reports. The 19-year-old attacker has impressed since moving to Slovak club AS Trenčín from Akwa United in July 2024, with his performances for the Flying Eagles also boosting his reputation across Europe. At the 2025 World Cup tournament hosted in Chile, the forward showed a positive performance for Aliyu Zubairu-led…

A bill seeking to create a new state in the south-west geopolitical zone has passed second reading in the house of representatives. The proposed legislation, which is sponsored by Olufemi Ogunbanwo, lawmaker representing Ijebu Ode/Ijebu north east/Odogbolu federal constituency of Ogun, and three other lawmakers, scaled second reading during Thursday’s plenary. The bill proposes to amend the 1999 constitution to create Ijebu state from Ogun state. This bill adds to the growing list of proposed legislation aimed at creating new states in the country. Benjamin Kalu, the deputy speaker, who presided over plenary, referred the bill to the committee on…

Chidinma Ibemere, in her book ‘Abba’s Favourite’, explores 15 Essays on the Rhythms of Life, which gathers reflections on faith, identity, and the quiet strength that comes from living with conviction. The essays move fluidly between the spiritual and the personal, chronicling moments of doubt, discovery, loss, and gratitude. What emerges is not merely a collection of devotionals but an honest self-portrait, one that examines how belief, culture, and womanhood coexist in a modern African context. The book’s tone is conversational rather than prescriptive. Ibemere doesn’t attempt to persuade her readers to share her faith; instead, she shares her lived…

Nigerians spent about $4.74m on foreign healthcare-related services from May 2023 to March 2025. This is according to the latest Quarterly Statistical Bulletin of the Central Bank of Nigeria. The amount represents spending during President Bola Tinubu’s first 22 months in office. A comparative analysis of the data shows that Nigerians spent $4.74m on medical tourism during President Tinubu’s first 22 months in office, representing a 52 per cent decline from the $9.83m recorded during President Muhammadu Buhari’s first 22 months. The data suggest a significant reduction in foreign healthcare spending, reflecting tighter foreign exchange controls and possibly increased local…

Decentralized perpetual trading has hit a new milestone, surpassing $1 trillion in monthly volume for the first time ever, with a week still left in October. Key Takeaways: Decentralized perpetual trading volume surpassed $1 trillion in October, setting a new monthly record. Hyperliquid led the surge with over $317 billion in trades, contributing to a $78 billion single-day volume peak. The gap between DEXs and CEXs is narrowing as decentralized platforms improve speed, liquidity, and accessibility. The surge reflects growing appetite for leveraged crypto trading and a shift toward on-chain derivatives platforms.According to DeFiLlama, October’s trading activity has already blown…

In SummaryAfrica remains a global gold powerhouse in 2025, with Ghana, the DRC, and South Africa leading production, collectively accounting for a major share of the continent’s gold output.Increased investments, mining reforms, and modernization have boosted production in countries like Burkina Faso, Côte d’Ivoire, and Tanzania, strengthening Africa’s mining infrastructure.Despite security and environmental challenges, gold mining continues to sustain millions of livelihoods, drive export revenues, and power economic growth across the continent.Deep Dive!!!Friday, 24 October, 2025- Africa’s gold industry continues to shine brightly in 2025, cementing the continent’s role as a global powerhouse in mineral production and economic growth.With countries…

Campaign style defies APC control, but weakens party-building, says Amadi Former presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), Peter Obi, says Nigeria’s exclusion from the list of Africa’s fastest-growing economies should serve as a wake-up call for the country’s leaders. On October 17, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) excluded Nigeria from the list of Africa’s fastest-growing economies. Meanwhile, the Director of the Abuja School of Social and Political Thoughts, Sam Amadi, said the All Progressives Congress (APC) is struggling to contain Obi’s growing political influence because he operates outside the traditional structure of Nigerian politics. The IMF listed Benin Republic, Côte…