Author: Yusif Saraki Madigawa
Wizkid’s son, Champz becomes the youngest Nigerian artist ever to hit 1 million Monthly Spotify listeners, he is also the youngest ever upcoming artist to hit such a mark He has been an active musician for just one month. Wizkid’s son, Champz becomes the youngest Nigerian artist ever to hit 1 million Monthly Spotify listeners, he is also the youngest ever upcoming artist to hit such a mark He has been an active musician for just one month.
🔥🇿🇦 South African Football Is Heating Up — And Bafana Bafana Are Becoming a Problem Bafana finally look like a team with identity. 🧱⚡ Their structure, chemistry, and discipline are turning them into one of the toughest sides in African football — and that’s why the South Africa World Cup 2026 draw isn’t a threat… it’s a real opportunity. Mexico are declining, Korea are inconsistent, and the play‑off team is unpredictable. 🎯 South Africa don’t need miracles — just the same organisation, transitions, and defensive strength that have made Bafana Bafana one of the most improved teams in world…
The number of countries facing a US travel ban could rise to above 30 as the Trump administration tightens immigration rules. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem said “I won’t be specific on the number, but it’s over 30, and the president is continuing to evaluate countries” during an interview on Fox News’ “The Ingraham Angle.” Earlier this week, Noem posted on X: “I am recommending a full travel ban on every damn country that’s been flooding our nation with killers, leeches, and entitlement junkies.” A June State Department memo listed possible targets, including Angola, Egypt, Ethiopia, Ivory Coast, and Nigeria,…
Nigerian pensioners are planning a nationwide naked protest on December 8 to demand payment of long-overdue pension increases and other payments. The Coalition of Federal Pensioners, says the government has failed to pay an approved pension increase of about $25 and an extra payment of about $20 for six months. Its National Chairman Mukaila Ogunbote said the protest will take place in all states, targeting the offices of the Pension Transitional Arrangement Directorate and the Nigeria Television Authority. He accused the Ministry of Finance and the Office of the Accountant General of ignoring pensioners’ complaints and urged all affiliated unions…
Happy 80th Birthday to Unstoppable Helen Mirren!!❤️🎂🍰🎉 Dame Helen Mirren is a distinguished English actor whose remarkable career has spanned more than six decades across film, television, and theatre. Over the years, she has earned some of the industry’s highest honors, including an Academy Award, three Golden Globe Awards, four BAFTA Awards, five Emmy Awards, a Tony Award, two Cannes Film Festival awards, a Volpi Cup, and a Laurence Olivier Award.
Happy 12th Birthday, Aunty Success! 🎉🎂🍰 Aunty Success, born Success Samuel Madubuike on July 9, 2013, in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, is a talented young Nigerian comedian and actress who captured hearts across the country with her unforgettable roles in the popular Mark Angel Comedy skits on YouTube. Celebrated for her sharp wit, expressive humor, and natural on-screen presence, Aunty Success continues to shine as one of Nigeria’s most beloved child stars. Her impeccable comedic timing and confident delivery have solidified her place as a standout figure in online entertainment. #fblifestyle
West African leaders are calling for united action to protect democracy and the rule of law in the region. Speaking in Nigeria at an event marking the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Parliament’s 25th anniversary, they warned that the region cannot withstand the growing threats it faces. Sierra Leone’s President, Julius Bio, who chairs the ECOWAS, highlighted recent threats to democracy—including military coups in Mali, Burkina Faso, Niger, and Guinea, as well as the attempted coup and ongoing instability in Guinea-Bissau—as urgent signs that action is needed. Bio urged ECOWAS member states to take strong, coordinated steps to…
Tyla did not appear on the Top 50 Most Streamed Artists on Spotify South Africa 🇿🇦 but She is however the MOST EXPORTED & the MOST STREAMED South African artist globally. Moliy did not appear on the Top 50 MOST STREAMED artists of 2025 on Spotify Ghana 🇬🇭but She is the MOST EXPORTED Ghanaian Artist on Spotify globally (Shake it to the max) Meanwhile, WizKid is the most streamed artist in Nigeria and also the most exported artist same goes to JZyNo from Liberia they lead outside and homebase in the music industry, this is the difference between the artist…
Fifteen European countries have called on the Tanzanian government to release the bodies of people who were killed during the October general elections to their families and also free all political prisoners. In a joint statement, the EU Delegation, the British High Commission, the Canadian High Commission, and several European embassies said they had credible reports of extrajudicial killings, disappearances, arbitrary arrests, and hidden bodies. Members of the European Parliament have called for sanctions against Tanzania, condemning the arrest of opposition leader Tundu Lissu amid reports of kidnappings and killings. President Samia Suluhu Hassan was announced as the election winner…
Tanzanian activist Mange Kimambi has written to US President Donald Trump after Meta suddenly removed her Instagram, which had over 8 million followers; her news page, @wananchiforum; and her WhatsApp news platform. Kimambi, who lives in the US, says her platforms were crucial for sharing reports of abuses, election violence, and corruption during Tanzania’s recent election, where President Samia Suluhu Hassan was declared the winner with over 98% of the vote. She says that fellow activist Maria Sarungi has also lost her Instagram account. She is urging Trump to call on Meta to reinstate the accounts and enhance protections for…