For years, African artists have steadily claimed their space in the global expansion of African sounds, far beyond just Afrobeats. In the midst of this evolution, songs like “I Am” by Omah Lay from his album Clarity of Mind, and “Phony” by Camidoh, quietly set the tone for what this current wave represents: introspection paired with sonic precision. Rather…
Beauty conglomerates make acquisitions constantly. Most of them barely move the needle. On March 31, 2026, L’Oréal and Kering announced the completion of a deal that is genuinely different in scale and implication — a €4 billion cash transaction that hands L’Oréal the House of Creed alongside 50-year exclusive licences for Bottega Veneta and Balenciaga fragrance and beauty products….
Former Minister of Aviation, Femi Fani-Kayode, has criticised Peter Obi over his recent remarks on Nigeria’s pro-democracy struggle, accusing him of diminishing the sacrifices of activists who opposed military rule. Obi had, in a statement reacting to the Independent National Electoral Commission’s (INEC) derecognition of leadership figures in the African Democratic Congress (ADC), implied that former dictator, late General…
By Luminous Jannamike ABUJA — The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has sharply rebuked the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Professor Joash Amupitan, accusing him of overstepping his authority and misinterpreting a court order, while insisting it will go ahead with its planned congresses and national convention. At the centre of the standoff is a Court of…
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has announced plans to proceed with its congresses and national convention despite warnings from the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Joash Amupitan. In a statement issued on Friday and signed by the party’s National Organising Secretary, Chinedu Idigo, and National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, the party insisted that its activities…
By Adeola Badru As the second term of Governor Seyi Makinde steadily draws to a close, political activities across Oyo State have begun to gather considerable momentum, with several influential figures positioning themselves for what is shaping up to be a keenly contested governorship race. At various public fora, Governor Makinde has remained consistent in his position that the…
The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Joash Amupitan, has cautioned the African Democratic Congress (ADC) against proceeding with its planned congresses and national convention without the commission’s supervision. Amupitan issued the warning during an interview on Arise TV on Friday, following the party’s insistence on going ahead with its convention despite INEC’s derecognition of the leadership…
The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has urged the African Democratic Congress (ADC) to appreciate the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for its decision to derecognise factions of the party’s leadership. Keyamo made the remarks in a statement posted on X on Friday, following INEC’s action affecting the leadership linked to Senator David Mark. He argued…
By Rotimi Ojomoyela, ADO-EKITI Barring any last-minute political upset, the June 20, 2026 governorship election in Ekiti State is fast shaping into a one-horse race, with Governor Biodun Oyebanji consolidating his grip amid a visibly weakened opposition. Read Also: ADC: Uproar greets INEC’s axing of Mark, Aregbesola Political observers, analysts and stakeholders across the state say emerging indicators point to an election lacking the…
By Juliet Umeh Political economist and public affairs analyst Pat Utomi, alongside the Movement for Credible Elections (MCE), yesterday alleged a coordinated plot involving the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) to weaken opposition parties ahead of the 2027 general elections. The group raised the alarm in Lagos while reacting to INEC’s decision…
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