IGAD welcomes Sudan’s return to full membership, hailing President Guelleh’s leadership and reaffirming regional solidarity, peace, and cooperation.

Mo Abudu, CEO of EbonyLife Group, has dismissed claims that a cabal exists in Nollywood colluding with cinema owners to block certain films from screening slots. The allegations, widely discussed on social media, suggest that some films are removed from schedules, replaced with other titles, or that cinema staff persuade audiences to switch movies after […] The post Mo Abudu denies claims of Nollywood cabal controlling cinema slots appeared first on Moji Delano | BLOGGER | ENTERTAINER | DIGITAL MEDIA STRATEGIST.

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has said the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited’s (NNPCL) admission that the $1.5 billion rehabilitation of the Port Harcourt Refinery was wasteful confirms his long-standing call for the privatisation of Nigeria’s refineries. In a statement shared on Sunday via his official X account, Atiku referenced remarks by NNPCL’s Group Chief […] The post Atiku: NNPCL losses validate my position on privatisation appeared first on Moji Delano | BLOGGER | ENTERTAINER | DIGITAL MEDIA STRATEGIST.

The Lagos State Government has shut down the Ladipo Spare Parts Market along the Murtala Muhammed International Airport Road (Apapa–Oshodi Expressway) over repeated violations of environmental regulations. Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, announced the closure in a post on X, stating: “Lagos State government, this morning, sealed Ladipo Spare Parts Market… […] The post Lagos shuts Ladipo Market over environmental violations appeared first on Moji Delano | BLOGGER | ENTERTAINER | DIGITAL MEDIA STRATEGIST.

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has warned of nationwide protests and possible election boycotts over what it described as contradictory positions by the Senate on amendments to the Electoral Act, particularly concerning electronic transmission of results. In a statement issued Sunday, NLC President Joe Ajaero said the Senate’s lack of clarity undermines trust in the […] The post NLC threatens nationwide protests over senate’s electoral act uncertainty appeared first on Moji Delano | BLOGGER | ENTERTAINER | DIGITAL MEDIA STRATEGIST.

The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has clarified that electricity meters are provided under different schemes, with some being free and others requiring payment. NERC Chairman Musiliu Oseni explained during a radio interview that meters distributed under the Distribution Sector Recovery Programme (DISREP) are fully funded by the Federal Government and must be installed at […] The post NERC clarifies some meters are free, others paid appeared first on Moji Delano | BLOGGER | ENTERTAINER | DIGITAL MEDIA STRATEGIST.

Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the top five Nigerian news stories you shouldn’t miss.   Senate calls emergency plenary as electoral bill sparks public anger Nigeria’s Senate has fixed an emergency plenary for Tuesday amid rising backlash over changes to the Electoral Act Amendment Bill. The move follows criticism of... Read More Read » Top 5 Stories Of The Day | Senate Calls Emergency Plenary as Electoral Bill Sparks Public Anger on YNaija

President William Ruto touts Nairobi transformation plan targeting housing, water, roads, waste management and slum eradication under a Sh220bn investment drive.

Four siblings aged between 14 and 9 drowned in an open quarry in Kanyakwar, Kisumu Central, as three tried to rescue their brother. Bodies retrieved.

Ebo Taylor, Ghana's legendary musician whose influence shaped Highlife, Afrobeats and West African music globally, passes on. The post Ebo Taylor dies at 90, day after festival launch first appeared on Ghana Music.

The Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, has defended the Senate’s ongoing amendment of the Electoral Act, saying critics are misjudging lawmakers based on an incomplete legislative process. Akpabio insisted that the Senate did not remove electronic transmission of election results in the amendment of the Act. According to a statement issued on Sunday, the Senate President […] The post Akpabio clarifies senate acted within law on electoral bill appeared first on Moji Delano | BLOGGER | ENTERTAINER | DIGITAL MEDIA STRATEGIST.

Nigeria’s fintech sector, one of Africa’s fastest-growing, remains heavily dependent on foreign investment, exposing it to swings in global markets, the Central Bank of Nigeria said in its 2025 Fintech Policy Insight Report. Startups in the country raised $520m in equity funding in 2024, down from about $747m in 2019, when Nigeria captured roughly 37 […] The post CBN warns fintech sector too reliant on overseas platforms appeared first on Moji Delano | BLOGGER | ENTERTAINER | DIGITAL MEDIA STRATEGIST.

The Federal Capital Territory Minister Nyesom Wike has declared that supporters of President Bola Tinubu in Rivers State do not require the backing of a sitting governor to mobilise for the president’s re-election bid in 2027. Wike made the statement on Saturday in Port Harcourt during the commissioning of the Rivers State Renewed Hope Ambassadors […] The post 2027: Wike boasts Rivers supporters will back Tinubu without gov’s influence appeared first on Moji Delano | BLOGGER | ENTERTAINER | DIGITAL MEDIA STRATEGIST.

It’s another weekend and there is an offering of interesting podcasts to listen to while going about your day, and in this article, we discuss our top five. The hosts in collaboration with durex go into intimate details of intimacy, communication, protection and judgment whilst also dismantling the unspoken rules on sexual experiences shaped by... Read More Read » Top 5 Nigerian Podcasts You Should Check Out This Weekend  on YNaija

The Africa Creative Market (ACM) has officially announced its 2026 edition, marking five years of impact with a bold, five-city global activation. The milestone year will be anchored by a six-day flagship event in Lusaka, Zambia, following highly successful satellite activations in Cannes, Lagos, Johannesburg, and Kigali. Following a strong Zambian delegation to ACM in Nigeria last year, ACM has now formally partnered with... Read More Read » AFRICA CREATIVE MARKET TURNS FIVE: A FIVE-CITY GLOBAL ACTIVATION WITH ZAMBIA AS THE 2026 MAIN HOST on YNaija

The Nigerian space was filled with positive news and entertainment from all fronts this week. From pregnancy announcements to degree completions and new music, there was good news at every turn.  Celebrity Designer Veekee James Announces Pregnancy  The Nigerian fashion space was abuzz with exciting news this week when earlier in the week Nigerian designer... Read More Read » Weekly Highlights: Here’s What You Missed Over The Week on YNaija

Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the top five Nigerian news stories you shouldn’t miss.  6,000 doctors graduate, 2,000 left without housemanship slots Nigeria’s medical regulator says thousands of newly trained doctors are left without housemanship placements each year due to limited capacity. Speaking to the Senate, MDCN registrar Fatimah... Read More Read » Top 5 Stories Of The Day | 6,000 Doctors Graduate, 2,000 Left Without Housemanship Slots on YNaija

The police in Lagos state says it has arrested the officers who allegedly ass@ulted and robber skit maker, Ijoba Lande. The spokesperson of the command, SP Abimbola Adebisi, in a statement released on X, said the officers have been identified and brought before the command for questioning. ”The officers involved have been identified and brought […] The post Police arrest officers who allegedly ass@ulted skit maker, Ijoba Lande, arrested appeared first on 36ng.

Ready for the biggest night in American sports? Super Bowl LX is landing at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California this Sunday, 8 February 2026, and it promises everything fans live for — jaw-dropping touchdowns, game-changing plays, and a halftime show you won’t forget. American football isn’t just a sport in the U.S.; it’s a […] The post Super Bowl LX 2026: Kickoff Time, Halftime Show & Streaming Guide appeared first on 36ng.

A former presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, and the wife of former President Muhammadu Buhari, Hajiya Aisha Buhari, have met in Saudi Arabia. Atiku disclosed the meeting in a post on his official X (formerly Twitter) handle on Friday, saying that he hosted the former First Lady, her daughter Hanan, and other members of the Buhari […] The post Atiku, Aisha Buhari meet in Saudi Arabia appeared first on 36ng.

The United States on Friday, February 6, announced new sanctions aimed at curbing Iran’s oil exports, moments after Washington and Tehran concluded a day of indirect talks in Oman. State Department spokesman Tommy Pigott said Iran uses oil revenue to fund “destabilizing activities around the world” and to intensify repression within the country. Pigott said […] The post US announces new Iran oil sanctions shortly after indirect talks in Oman appeared first on 36ng.

Leshaan Dagama, the South African lifestyle influencer and adult content creator, has responded to former Edo governor Adams Oshiomhole’s denial of their “viral interaction,” countering his claim that the video was AI-generated. The controversy began on Tuesday when a widely circulated video on social media showed a man resembling Oshiomhole engaging in a lighthearted conversation […] The post ‘It’s not AI’ — lady in viral video receiving feet massage counters Oshiomhole appeared first on 36ng.

President Bola Tinubu has approved a comprehensive reset of Nigeria’s sports funding framework, directing that funds for sporting activities and infrastructure be adequately provided for and released promptly beginning from the 2026 fiscal year. The President, in a statement on his official X ( Formerly Twitter) handle on Friday, which centered on Nigeria’s sports performance […] The post President Tinubu pledges timely release of funds for sports appeared first on 36ng.

The countdown is officially on for Super Bowl LX, kicking off on Sunday, 8 February, at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California. While the world will be watching for the touchdowns, the halftime show and all the pageantry that comes with football’s biggest night, our attention is firmly on the players bringing Green-White-Green pride to […] The post Super Bowl LX: Meet Uchenna Nwosu, Jaxon Smith-Njigba, Olusegun Oluwatimi  & More Nigerian-Heritage Players on the Big Stage appeared first on 36ng.

Abdulrazaq Isa, OFR, is widely regarded as one of Nigeria’s foremost indigenous business leaders, whose career reflects vision, resilience, and an enduring commitment to national development. With over three decades of experience spanning banking, finance, and the energy sector, his journey illustrates how disciplined private-sector leadership can deliver lasting economic impact. He began his professional […] The post NIES 2026 Recognises Abdulrazaq Isa for Transformative Leadership in Nigeria’s Energy Sector appeared first on Media Room Hub.

Strei delivers jouful love song in "Catapult", enriched with emotional depth and collaboration with Dxtiny. The post Strei turns emotion into motion on new single “Catapult” featuring Dxtiny first appeared on Ghana Music.

The weekend is underway, and in true Ynaija fashion, we are committed to helping you have the most relaxing time ever. With a blend of action thrillers, comedy, drama, and adventure, we’ve done the work, compiled the movies, and given you a list that will keep your weekend fun, entertaining, and engaging. A former assassin... Read More Read » The Weekend Watchlist | These Are Films/Series To Watch This Weekend on YNaija

Yaa Jackson releases "Feeling," a captivating new single exploring emotion and connection. The post Yaa Jackson explores emotion on new song ‘Feeling’ first appeared on Ghana Music.

King Promise and Mr Eazi reimagine millennial pop nostalgia on "That Way" by Fola. The post King Promise & Mr Eazi reinvent a boy-band classic on “That Way” first appeared on Ghana Music.

Dangote Petroleum Refinery & Petrochemicals (DPRP) has firmly denied reports suggesting that it imports finished petroleum products, describing the claims as incorrect and based on a misunderstanding of global refinery operations. As a state-of-the-art, large-scale merchant refinery, DPRP refines crude oil and processes intermediate feedstocks into premium petroleum products and petrochemicals that meet the highest […] The post Dangote Refinery dismisses import rumours, insists allegations lack merit appeared first on Moji Delano | BLOGGER | ENTERTAINER | DIGITAL MEDIA STRATEGIST.

President Bola Tinubu says perpetrators of the recent killings in Kwara state will not go scot free. Tinubu spoke on Thursday when Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq, governor of Kwara, visited the State House in Abuja to discuss the violent attacks in Kaiama LGA of Kwara state. On Wednesday, at least 75 residents were killed, with several houses […] The post President Tinubu says perpetrators of Kwara massacre must face consequences appeared first on Moji Delano | BLOGGER | ENTERTAINER | DIGITAL MEDIA STRATEGIST.

The Kabiru Turaki-led faction of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) National Working Committee (NWC) has condemned the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for officially recognising a caretaker committee aligned with the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, describing the move as unconstitutional and provocative. In a statement on Thursday, PDP National Publicity Secretary […] The post Turaki faction condemns INEC’s endorsement of Wike group amid PDP crisis appeared first on Moji Delano | BLOGGER | ENTERTAINER | DIGITAL MEDIA STRATEGIST.

U.S. President Donald Trump has praised Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, describing her as a “very respected woman” during the National Prayer Breakfast in Washington, D.C on Thursday. Trump made the remarks while addressing participants at the faith-based gathering, which was attended by political and civic leaders from across the world. His comments highlighted […] The post Trump hails Remi Tinubu as “very respected woman” at US prayer breakfast appeared first on Moji Delano | BLOGGER | ENTERTAINER | DIGITAL MEDIA STRATEGIST.

Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the top five Nigerian news stories you shouldn’t miss.   Students lament as UNN hikes fees, threatening mass dropouts Anger has erupted at the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, following a proposed 100 per cent increase in tuition fees, later reduced to 60 per cent after... Read More Read » Top 5 Stories Of The Day | Students Lament As UNN Hikes Fees, Threatening Mass Dropouts on YNaija

Kwesi Arthur returns with Redemption Valley, an introspective EP exploring themes of struggle and resilience. The post Kwesi Arthur redeems it all with new EP “Redemption Valley” first appeared on Ghana Music.

Tesla chief executive officer Elon Musk has sparked a global conversation on wealth and wellbeing after declaring that money does not guarantee happiness. Musk made the comment on Thursday via X, formerly Twitter. “Whoever said ‘money can’t buy happiness’ really knew what they were talking about,” the billionaire wrote. The post quickly went viral, garnering […] The post Elon Musk sparks global discourse after claiming riches don’t guarantee joy appeared first on Moji Delano | BLOGGER | ENTERTAINER | DIGITAL MEDIA STRATEGIST.