Month: September 2025

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Entertainment News

Ayra Starr Tops Spotify’s List of Female Afrobeats Artists

Nigerian singer Sarah Oyinkansola Aderibigbe, popularly known as Ayra Starr, has been named the number one female Afrobeats artist of the past year, according to global streaming giant Spotify. The “Rush” hitmaker was described by the platform as “the pop star of Afrobeats,” a recognition that cements her role as one of the genre’s most powerful voices on the international stage. Spotify’s Top 5 Female Afrobeats Artists Ayra Starr (Nigeria)

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International

UK to Roll Out Digital ID Scheme to Tackle Illegal Migration

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has unveiled plans to introduce a free digital identification system aimed at curbing illegal migration and tightening access to jobs and services. The government said the scheme, which will apply to both British nationals and legal residents, is designed to block undocumented migrants from securing employment—a key attraction for illegal entry into the country. The new digital ID will be stored securely on mobile phones.

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Entertainment News

Kizz Daniel Denies Account Freeze, Labels Rumours as Fabricated

Nigerian Afrobeats star Oluwatobiloba Daniel Anidugbe, popularly known as Kizz Daniel, has debunked viral claims that his bank accounts were frozen over a court judgment. In a statement issued on Thursday, the award-winning singer dismissed the reports as false and malicious, insisting that he has no such case in court. The rumours, which spread rapidly across social media and entertainment blogs, alleged that the singer had been ordered to pay

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Politics

“I Am Your Terror, I Am Your Nightmare” – Prof. Mgbeke Tells Natasha

The feud between Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan of Kogi Central and Senate President Godswill Akpabio has taken a fresh twist, with Prof. Sandra Duru, popularly known as Prof. Mgbeke, reigniting tensions with a scathing online post. In a statement shared on her official X (formerly Twitter) handle, Mgbeke described herself as a “terror” and a “nightmare” to Senator Natasha, vowing that the lawmaker would no longer have the platform to “parade

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Sport

Sergio Busquets Announces Retirement from Football

Spanish midfield icon Sergio Busquets has confirmed he will retire from professional football at the end of the current Major League Soccer (MLS) season. Football journalist Fabrizio Romano first broke the news on Friday, revealing that the Inter Miami star will end his playing career in October. Busquets, 36, later confirmed it with a tribute video on Instagram, writing: “A heartfelt thank you to everyone, and to football, for everything.

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News

Six Hospitalised as Lagos Seals Collapsed Two-Storey Building

The Lagos State Government has sealed a two-storey building that partially collapsed on Modupeola Street, Mangoro, in Alimosho Local Government Area on Wednesday evening. The incident, which occurred around 6 p.m., trapped six construction workers beneath the rubble. They were later rescued by officials of the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA) and other first responders. Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Gbenga Omotoso, confirmed the development, saying five victims were

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Politics

2027 Presidency: Coalition Demands Atiku, Obi’s Full Membership

The opposition coalition has directed its members to formally resign from their current political parties and fully join the African Democratic Congress (ADC) ahead of the 2027 general elections. The resolution was announced on Thursday in Abuja by the ADC National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, after a caucus meeting attended by senior party leaders and political heavyweights. Although no deadline was given, Abdullahi stressed that the caucus agreed all presidential

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Entertainment News

“If you’re humble as an artist, they take you for granted” – Asake

Afrobeats sensation Asake has opened up about the balance between humility and ego in the music industry, stressing that humility is often misinterpreted as weakness. Speaking in a recent chat, the singer explained that audiences tend to respect artists who project confidence and ego more than those who downplay their success. “As an artist, if you’re humble, they take you for granted. But if you have ego, they feel like

todaySeptember 25, 2025 17

Sport

MLS: Messi Shines as Inter Miami Crush NYCFC 4-0 to Seal Playoff Spot

Lionel Messi delivered another masterclass on Wednesday night, scoring twice and assisting once as Inter Miami eased past New York City FC 4-0 to secure an MLS Cup playoff berth. The Argentine captain’s brace lifted him to the top of the league scoring charts with 24 goals in 23 appearances, surpassing LAFC’s Denis Bouanga. Luis Suárez also netted on his return from a three-game suspension, while 22-year-old Baltazar Rodriguez opened

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