9th AFRIMA: Africa Under One Roof as Delegates, Artistes from 48 Countries Participate
....Côte d'Ivoire, Ethiopia, Nigeria, Guinea, S'Africa, DR Congo shine The 9th edition of the All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA) once again proved why it is regarded as Africa’s biggest music awards platform, as artistes, delegates and industry stakeholders from at least 48 African countries came together in Lagos, Nigeria, to celebrate the continent’s rich an…
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Alleged ₦110.4bn Kogi Fraud: EFCC Tenders More Bank Records in Trial of Yahaya Bello
The trial of former Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Adoza Bello before Justice Maryanne Anineh of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, High Court, Maitama, Abuja continued on Thursday, January 15, 2026 with the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC tendering more bank records as evidence. The EFCC is prosecuting Bello, alongside Umar Shuaibu Oricha and Abdulsala…
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Pernod Ricard Nigeria’s Jameson Irish Whiskey Reaffirms Commitment to Sustainability, Creativity, Community Engagement
Jameson Irish Whiskey, from the stable of Pernod Ricard Nigeria, restates its commitment to sustainability, creativity, and community engagement with an innovative and visually striking installation during the yuletide with the iconic upcycled Christmas Tree at Ikeja City Mall. The activation officially marked the commencement of the much-anticipated 12 Days of Chris…
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EFCC Recovers N64.8m, Hands Over to Businessman
The Ag. Zonal Director, Benin Zonal Directorate, Deputy Commander of the EFCC, DCE Sa'ad Hanafi Sa'ad on Tuesday January 13, 2026 handed over a draft of N64,800,000 to Uzoechina Vincent Anene, being funds recovered by operatives of the Commission for him. Anene, 59, a dealer in petroleum products had petitioned the Commission that in October 2024 one Adegb…
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IPMAN Rejects Fuel Imports as Dangote Refinery Denies Supply Disruption Claims
The Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN) has voiced strong opposition to the continued importation of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) into the country. The association also distanced itself from reports suggesting that the surge in petrol imports in November 2025 was linked to a breakdown in supply arrangements between Dangote Refinery and petrol…
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Eni, Claudia Host AFRIMA Red Carpet as Tosyn, Ariane Lead Fashion Watch
All eyes will be on the Red Carpet as the 9th All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA) rolls out one of its most glamorous moments, with top media and fashion personalities set to lead the show. The Red Carpet is expected to start at 3:30 PM (WAT) on Sunday, January 11, 2026, at the Eko Convention Centre, Eko Hotels and Suites, Lagos, Nigeria, and will end by 6:30 pm, shor…
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Faroukgate: Dangote Takes Petition Against Ex-NMDPRA Boss to EFCC
The Chairman of Dangote Industries Limited (DIL), Aliko Dangote, through his legal representative, has filed a formal corruption petition against former Managing Director of the Midstream Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA), Farouk Ahmed, at the headquarters of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). This move follows the withdrawal of t…
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“I am Unapproachable”- Judge Warns Counsel in Malami Trial
Justice Emeka Nwite of the Federal High Court, Maitama, Abuja, on Wednesday, January 7, 2026, warned counsel in the trial of former Attorney General and Minister o of Justice, Abubakar Malami, SAN and two others to desist from approaching him for any favour, cautioning that his leniency should not be taken for granted. “I want to admonish and warn counsels and lit…
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9th AFRIMA: Lagos Comes Alive as Africa’s Biggest Music Awards Begin
The Lagos State Government has officially welcomed Africa and the global music community as the 9th edition of the All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA) kicked off in Lagos, Nigeria. The Africa’s global music celebration holds from January 7 to 11, 2026, as the cultural fiesta commenced on Wednesday with a Welcome Soiree for nominees and guests, hosted by the British High…
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Fidelity Bank Extends Support to Oluyole Cheshire Home in Ibadan
In the spirit of the festive season, leading financial institution, Fidelity Bank Plc has reaffirmed its commitment to inclusive community support through a charitable outreach to Oluyole Cheshire Home, Ibadan. The visit, carried out through its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative, the Fidelity Helping Hands Programme (FHHP), provided food items and es…
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Dangote Refinery Dismisses Shutdown Claims, maintains 50 million Litres PMS Daily Output
… Reaffirms N699 Gantry Price as Marketers Lift Over 48 million Litres on Sunday …Blasts Fuel Importers for Spreading Falsehoods and Exploiting Nigerians Dangote Petroleum Refinery has categorically rejected a circulating report claiming the refinery is shutting down for maintenance, describing the story as false and misleading. In a statement released on Monday, the…
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Fidelity Bank appoints Onwughalu as Chairman following completion of Chike-Obi’s tenure
Tier one lender, Fidelity Bank Plc, has announced the completion of the tenure of Mr. Mustafa Chike-Obi as Chairman of its Board of Directors effective December 31, 2025, and the appointment of Mrs. Amaka Onwughalu as the new Chairman of the Board, effective January 1, 2026. The board transitions are in alignment with the Bank’s policy and have been communicated to…
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AFRIMA unveils Multi-talented Entertainer, FalzTheBahdGuy, French-Senegalese Actress, Liliane Maroune, as Hosts of 9th Edition
The All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA) has officially unveiled Nigerian rapper and actor, FalzTheBahdGuy and French-Senegalese actress and media personality, Liliane Maroune as hosts of the 9th edition of the awards. The 9th AFRIMA, organised by the International Executive Committee of AFRIMA in conjunction and the African Union Commission in partnership with the…
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Anthony Joshua Accident: Why Do Nigerians Love to De-market Nigeria? -- Reno Omokri
Anthony Joshua suffered a ghastly accident today in a rural part of Ogun State, and instead of de-marketing Nigeria, why don't you and I wait for the full details of what occurred to our beloved boxing champion before making dramatic and damaging statements whose veracity we cannot be sure of? You were not at the scene of the accident. You are relying on videos …
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Fidelity Bank Advances Sustainable Firefighting Practices with Donation of Hoses and Water Pumps
Fidelity Bank Plc has reinforced its commitment to community safety and sustainable ecological practices through the donation of essential firefighting and preventive equipment including hoses and gasoline water pumps to the Ikoyi Fire Service Station in Lagos. The donation was made under the Fidelity Helping Hands Program (FHHP) by the True Serve team, reaffirming…
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Driving Inclusive Growth: WIRA Demo Day Empowers Women Entrepreneurs
The future of women-led enterprises in Nigeria took center stage on November 21, 2025, as the Development Bank of Nigeria (DBN), with support from Agence Française de Développement (AFD), and Sterling One Foundation convened investors, ecosystem leaders, and high-potential women entrepreneurs for the Women Investment Readiness Accelerator (WIRA) Demo Day in Ilupeju, …
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9th AFRIMA: CNN's Larry Madowo, Swedish Ambassador, Olisa Adibua, Juma Jux, Stonebwoy, ID Cabasa, Universal Music Chiefs, others lead conversations at Africa Music Business Summit
African music has gone far beyond talent and creativity. Today, it is a fast-growing global business attracting investors, partners and major industry players from across the world. This growth will take centre stage in Lagos when stakeholders gather for the Africa Music Business Summit (AMBS), a key event of the 9th All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA). The summit wil…
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Sterling Bank, Water.org, Sterling One Foundation Empower WASH Entrepreneurs to Boost Clean Water Supply
For millions of Nigerians, access to clean water and safe sanitation is still a daily struggle, with far-reaching consequences for health, livelihoods, and overallnl well-being. To address this urgent challenge and strengthen the systems delivering WASH solutions, Sterling Bank, in partnership with nonprofit Water.org and Sterling One Foundation,.has launched the St…
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