Grammy-winning singer, Damini Ogulu, aka Burna Boy, has reacted to the release of his controversial colleague, Speed Darlington, from Kuje prison. Darlington, who was arrested and detained by the police for accusing Burna Boy of having an immoral relationship with embattled American rapper and music executive Diddy, was released on Tuesday, weeks after he was…
Nigerian singer, Joseph Akinwale Akinfenwa-Donus, popularly known as Joeboy, has responded to those criticizing his music. Joeboy has been under heavy criticism on social media, with some of his critics describing his music as “mid.” Addressing the criticisms in a recent episode of the ‘Backstage Banter’ podcast, Joeboy insisted that there is nothing “mid” about…
Nigerian rapper Odumodublvck has said that fame isn’t his primary goal in the music industry. Speaking on a recent episode of the Hip TV program Trending, the rapper stated that he never wanted to be famous. According to him, his aim has always been to make an impact, emphasizing that riches and fame are secondary….
Controversial Nigerian singer Darlington Okoye, also known as Speed Darlington, has finally regained his freedom.Disclosing this on Tuesday, activist lawyer Deji Adeyanju said Darlington, also referred to as Akpi, has left Kuje Prison. Posting on X, Adeyanju wrote: “Speed Darlington is out of Kuje Prison.” Recently, an Abuja court granted Speed Darlington bail. This followed…
The Akwa Ibom State Governor, Dr Umo Eno, has approved N80,000 minimum wage payment to 45,984 verified Akwa Ibom workers. Eno authorised the payment after receiving the report from the Committee on the Implementation of the New Minimum Wage/Personnel Verification headed by the Head of Service, Elder Effiong Essien. According to Mr Ekerete Udoh,the Chief…
US President Donald Trump said Tuesday he would be open to tech billionaire Elon Musk — the owner of social media platform X — buying Chinese-owned app TikTok. “I would be if he wanted to buy it,” Trump told reporters when asked if he was open to Musk, world’s richest man and the head of…
Mrs. Beatrice Ekweremadu, wife of former Deputy Senate President, Senator Ike Ekweremadu, has returned to Nigeria. A reliable source on Wednesday confirmed her return to VANGUARD. It will be recalled that Senator Ekweremadu, his wife, and Dr. Obinna Obeta were sentenced by a UK court over charges related to organ harvesting. The former Deputy Senate…
Former president Olusegun Obasanjo will today testify before the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC), Paris, France, over the $2.3 billion arbitration proceedings filed against Nigeria by Sunrise Power for an alleged breach of contract by the Federal Government. Recall that on Monday, both Obasanjo and former President Muhammadu Buhari travelled to Paris because of the…
The Governor, Edo State, Monday Okpebholo has approved the recruitment of 500 teachers by the State Basic Education Board to boost learning. The Commissioner for Education, Dr Emmanuel Iyamu, announced this on Wednesday in Beninon assumption of office. Iyamu was sworn in on Monday by Okpebholo following his confirmation as commissioner by the state’s House…
President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of Dr. Kayode Opeifa as the substantive Managing Director of the Nigeria Railway Corporation (NRC). Opeifa was the former Commissioner for Transportation in Lagos State under the administration of Governor Babatunde Fashola. He was subsequently appointed by President Muhammadu Buhari to help tackle the perennial, notorious, intractable Apapa…
