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Angélique Kidjo and Ayra Starr sitting in a recording studio for their Aye Kan collaboration. Photo Credit: Angélique Kidjo/Instagram Do you know Angélique Kidjo and Ayra Starr have been cooking something in the studio? Don’t worry, this Friday, you get to feast on a single from the duo. Now, the secret is officially out. The five-time Grammy Award winner has confirmed that Ayra Starr is the special guest on her upcoming single, “Aye Kan (Are You Coming Back?)”. She shared the news on social media alongside a glimpse into their studio session, adding that they had “so much fun” putting…

Former Chelsea striker Chris Sutton has delivered a blunt assessment of Super Eagles star Kelechi Iheanacho after the forward’s latest outing for Celtic, Soccernet.ng reports. Sutton, who scored 63 league goals across six seasons for Celtic, described parts of Iheanacho’s performance as ‘downright lazy’ following the damaging defeat to Dundee United. The Nigerian forward came under heavy scrutiny after Celtic’s 2-0 loss on March 22, a result that has deepened concerns about the club’s faltering title challenge. Iheanacho, who was making his first start since December after struggling with a recurring hamstring injury, appeared short of match sharpness and failed…

The Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Ola Olukoyede, on Wednesday disclosed that the commission intervened in 2024 to stop a contractor mobilised by the Ministry of Power from executing a project with fake and substandard transmission lines. Olukoyede made the disclosure in Abuja while receiving the Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Electricity Management Services Agency, Olusegun Adesayo, who paid him a courtesy visit at the commission’s headquarters. According to a statement by EFCC’s spokesman, Dele Oyewale, the EFCC boss said the contractor was investigated by the EFCC and found to have imported fake transmission…

By Damilola Aina The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission has raised fresh concerns over the increasing circulation of unsafe and substandard products in Nigerian markets, warning that the trend is undermining consumer confidence and weakening the country’s economic integrity. The Executive Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the FCCPC, Tunji Bello, sounded the alarm on Wednesday in Abuja at the commemoration of World Consumer Rights Day 2026 and the 9th National Consumers Contest Awards. Speaking on the theme, “Safe Products, Confident Consumers,” Bello said the growing uncertainty around product safety is already affecting market behaviour and trust. “We…

Super Eagles captain Wilfred Ndidi has arrived at Nigeria’s training camp in Antalya, Turkey, ahead of the two international friendly games against Iran and Jordan, Soccernet.ng reports. The arrival of the Besiktas vice-captain boosts the total number of players in the Super Eagles camp to 22 as preparations gather pace for the upcoming matches. Ndidi’s arrival was one of the final pieces the coaching staff had been waiting for, and he quickly joined his teammates in training. Known for his calm presence and ability to organise play from midfield, Ndidi is expected to play a key role both on and…

Falz wearing a purple and turquoise striped Aso-Oke Agbada with a matching Abeti Aja fila, holding a carved black wooden staff. Photo Credit: Falz/Instagram Getting married soon and wondering how you and your boo will pose for the cameras? If you are currently staring at a blank Pinterest board, Falz has stepped in as the unlikely creative director for your pre-wedding shoot. To promote his latest single, “Omoge,” the rapper shared a look at a studio session that is less about traditional romance and more about having a bit of a laugh. Dressed in a sprawling turquoise and silver lace…

The South-West chapter of the All Progressives Congress on Wednesday re-elected Isaacs Kekemeke as its National Vice Chairman for the zone. Kekemeke and other zonal executive members emerged at the party’s South-West Zonal Congress held at the Mobolaji Johnson Stadium, Onikan, Lagos. A total of 3,188 delegates from the six South-West states participated in the congress, where the executives were returned through a consensus arrangement ratified by voice vote. Chairman of the Zonal Congress Committee, Jide Jimoh, said the adoption of consensus was in line with provisions of the Electoral Act. Other officials elected include Femi Aluko (Secretary), Lateef Ibirogba…

The Super Eagles of Nigeria will be participating in a four-nation friendly tournament later this month alongside Jordan, Iran and Costa Rica, Soccernet.ng reports. After FIFA dislodged Nigeria’s appeal over DR Congo’s fielding of ineligible players in the World Cup play-offs last December, the Green and Whites’ hopes of playing in the Mundial were finally dashed. As such, a competition to present and integrate new faces and tactical ideas into the team isn’t too shabby, considering the Super Eagles haven’t played since the AFCON 2025 third-place game against Egypt. Ahead of the competition in Turkiye, Soccernet.ng takes a look at…

By Taiwo Bankole The Association of Waste Managers of Nigeria, Ogun State Chapter, has hailed Governor Dapo Abiodun for his timely intervention in preventing the collapse of the state’s waste management system. This commendation was contained in a statement made available to journalists on Monday and signed by the state chairman of the association, Pastor Jolaoluwa Gbenga. Gbenga said, “The recent administrative changes have resolved critical bottlenecks within the Ogun State Waste Management Authority and enhanced the effectiveness of the agency to make the state clean.” The association congratulated Farouk Akintunde on his appointment as the new Managing Director of…

South African prosecutors said Wednesday they had summoned the head of police over a $20-million health tender, in a case that has rocked the country and pulled in a dozen other officers. National Police Commissioner Fannie Masemola has been served with a summons to appear in court next month, said Kaizer Kganyago, spokesman for South Africa’s National Prosecuting Authority. The case centres on a now-cancelled 2024 police tender for health services awarded to businessman Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala, who is suspected of links to organised crime. It was not immediately clear what charges Masemola will face, but a police spokeswoman confirmed…