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Veteran musician, Baba Fryo has said it is now difficult to secure a hit song, stressing that most singers are resorting to stunts for virality. Speaking in a recent episode of the I Say What I Say podcast, the veteran singer claimed that the recent controversy of Wizkid comparing himself with the late Afrobeat pioneer Fela Anikulapo-Kuti, was a stunt, aimed at promoting his joint EP with Asake, ‘Real.’ “It take a lot to get a mega hit now. Some go even do some kind stunt. Shey you dey see the one with ‘Wizkid pass Fela’; all these ones na…

The Jigawa State Police Command has arrested a 27-year-old man, Kabiru Nuhu, for allegedly setting his 60-year-old father on fire in Kazaure Local Government Area of the state. Confirming the incident in a statement on Sunday, the Police Public Relations Officer, Shi’isu Adam, said, “The investigation so far indicates that the suspect poured a suspected petroleum substance on the victim and set him on fire.” According to him, the incident occurred on April 1, 2026, at about 6:30 am in Magama Quarters, Kazaure town. He explained that the police received a distress report from one Lokon Malamai, which prompted officers…

The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Taraba State chapter, has called on Nigerians to provide urgent assistance to internally displaced persons (IDPs) affected by ongoing crises in the state. In an Easter message delivered on Sunday, the state chairman, Very Rev. Fr. Dr. Williams Peter Awoshiri, appealed to individuals, faith-based organisations, and corporate bodies to support vulnerable populations with essential supplies. “In the spirit of Easter, which calls us to love and compassion, I appeal to individuals, faith-based organisations, corporate bodies, and all well-meaning Nigerians to extend generous support to our brothers and sisters who have been displaced by these…

Bahrain’s National Communication Centre has said that an Iranian drone attack caused a fire at one of Bapco Energies storage facilities. The Centre revealed this on Sunday in a statement. According to the statement: “The fire has been fully extinguished, and the situation is under control. “Damages are currently being assessed and evaluated. No injuries have been reported.” In the same vein, the Bahraini Gulf Petrochemical Industries Company stated that a number of its operational units were attacked by Iranian drones in the early hours of Sunday morning. In a report by the state-run Bahrain News Agency, the attack caused…

Iran on Saturday announced the exemption of “brotherly Iraq” from limitations imposed in relation to passage through the Strait of Hormuz. “The restrictions apply only to hostile countries,” the Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters of the Iranian Armed Forces emphasized in a statement. The blockade of the Hormuz Strait and the escalating tensions in the Persian Gulf have caused oil prices to trade near four-year highs as 15-20 million barrels of daily oil production are affected. As of April 5, WTI Crude has hit $111 per barrel, while Brent Crude is trading above $109. Analysts have projected $150–$200 per barrel by…

Super Eagles midfielder Raphael Onyedika has handed Club Brugge a major boost after recovering from an injury scare sustained during Sunday’s 2-1 defeat to league rivals Royale Union SG on Sunday, April 19, Soccernet.ng reports ​Onyedika had put in a solid shift until the 63rd minute when he hit the turf and was forced off [……Read More

Nigeria and Hellas Verona striker Gift Emmanuel Orban made the headlines after getting into a physical altercation with a fan, Soccernet.ng reports. According to several sources, the incident happened shortly after Verona’s loss to AC Milan. A fan tried to get his child to take pictures with the former Lyon striker…Read More

OGC Nice have made public their position that there is no way back at the club for Terem Moffi after his difficult and emotional exit earlier this year, Soccernet.ng reports. The Super Eagles striker, alongside teammate Jérémie Boga, left the French club in January following a serious breakdown in relations with supporters and the club [……Read More

Former Super Eagles left-back Ifeanyi Udeze has said he is not surprised by how quickly Ademola Lookman has settled into life at Atlético Madrid, Soccernet.ng reports. Udeze insists the Nigeria international winger’s strong start in the Spanish capital owes much to the support system around him…Read More

Former Super Eagles midfielder John Mikel Obi has delivered a blunt assessment of Liam Rosenior after Chelsea’s defeat at Brighton & Hove Albion on Tuesday, Soccernet.ng reports. The West London club parted ways with Enzo Maresca on New Year’s Day and appointed Rosenior from sister club Strasbourg, …Read More