Global superstar Shakira has shared how she made ‘Dai Dai’ the 2026 FIFA World Cup anthem feat Burna Boy. In a recent interview, Shakira shared how her hit collaboration ‘Dai Dai’ with Burna Boy came about. According to the Colombian megastar, the song, which is the official anthem for the just-concluded 2026 FIFA World Cup, had …

The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has begun an investigation into allegations that the Permanent Secretary of the Federal Ministry of Information and National Orientation, Binyerem Ukaire, withheld payment files meant for agencies under the ministry. The development came barely two days after Premium Times reported that funds approved …

Dr. Abba Aliyu, Managing Director of the Rural Electrification Agency (REA), has disclosed that Nigeria’s renewable energy workforce participation remains significantly low, with the sector generating only about 70,000 jobs despite attracting over $2 billion in cumulative investment, compared to the 16.2 million jobs supported by the global solar industry. …

Spanish football giants FC Barcelona have expressed grief over the death of a worker involved in the ongoing renovation of the Spotify Camp Nou, following a workplace accident at the stadium. The club disclosed the development in a statement shared on its official X handle on Saturday, July 25 describing …

The Chief Executive Officer of Enugu Air, Tolu Ita, has attributed the airline’s runway excursion in Benin to circumstances that are still under investigation, saying the aircraft landed normally but failed to stop before overrunning the runway. Speaking during an interview on TVC News’ News at 10 on Saturday, July …

Veteran Nollywood actress Ngozi Nwosu is set to undergo her first surgery next week, according to an update shared on her official Instagram handle. The statement expressed appreciation to Nigerians, fans and well-wishers for their support since news of the actress’ health challenge became public. “We are deeply grateful for …

The Nigeria Police Force has announced the dismantling of a deadly kidnapping syndicate responsible for a series of attacks along the Federal Capital Territory (FCT)-Nasarawa border, saying the operation followed weeks of intelligence gathering and coordinated tactical raids. The Force disclosed the breakthrough in a video shared on its official …

President Bola Tinubu has described Nigerians in the Diaspora as one of the nation’s greatest assets. Tinubu gave the description on Friday night, while announcing new policy commitments to institutionalise diaspora contributions to the country’s healthcare system. The President, represented by Sen. George Akume, Secretary to the Government of the …

Nigerian singer, Oladapo Oyebanjo, popularly known as D’banj, has become the first Nigerian artist to ring the closing bell at the London Stock Exchange. Newsextra24 reports that the ‘Fall in Love’ crooner disclosed this in a post on his verified X handle on Friday. According to D’banj, he participated in …

Wife of the Lagos State Governor, Dr Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu, on Saturday urged residents to sustain environmental sanitation beyond the monthly exercise. She said maintaining a clean environment was a collective responsibility essential for public health and sustainable development. Sanwo-Olu made the appeal during the July monthly environmental sanitation exercise at …