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Wizkid Sparks Buzz with New ₦1.7bn Mercedes-Maybach SL 680 Purchase
Nigerian Afrobeats star Wizkid sparked excitement online after he took delivery of

AMVCA Unveils 2026 Nominees, Appoints Joke Silva as Head Judge Ahead of May Ceremony
Organisers of the Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCA) have released the

MOBO CELEBRATES 30 YEARS WITH EPIC CEREMONY IN MANCHESTER: WINNERS AND SHOW HIGHLIGHTS OF MOBO AWARDS 2026
s, Denise Lewis DBE, Tinie Tempah, Alesha Dixon, Stephen Graham, and more. Full winners

PRESIDENT TINUBU DIRECTS POLITICAL APPOINTEES SEEKING ELECTIVE OFFICE TO RESIGN BY MARCH 31, 2026
By Raliat Adenekan President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, has directed all political

Apple Kicks Off 50th Anniversary Celebrations with Special Alicia Keys Performance at Apple Grand Central in New York
April 1 marks five decades of Apple and thinking different, with resulting innovations that

FIFA sanctions Nigeria, DR Congo over W’Cup play-off infractions
Four months after the disputed 2026 FIFA World Cup African play-off final

Michael B. Jordan Wins First Best Actor Oscar for ‘Sinners’ as ‘One Battle After Another’ Dominates Awards
Michael B. Jordan on Sunday won the best actor Oscar for playing

Uber, Bolt and other ride-hailing drivers begin 3-day strike over low fares & rising costs
Ride-hailing drivers on the platforms of Uber, Bolt, InDrive, and Lagride in
"That Might Even Been Discount Price"- Qing Madi On Charging ₦19 Million For A Show - #morningrush
Shallipopi Talks New Single "Order" with Olamide, Detty December Plans & Upcoming Project - on the #MorningRush