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After nearly two years away from the spotlight, afrobeats act Denny Zee has opened up on why he stepped back from the music scene and what fans can expect from his new artistic direction. The Epe-born singer, songwriter and producer, who has returned with a fresh single titled Werk, said the hiatus was a necessary pause to restrategise and reinvent himself. He expressed confidence that the new track will surpass the success of his previous hits, Joh, Bana and Tender. Formerly signed to Nuul Gang, a Sweden-based record label owned by an international DJ, Denny Zee said his time with…

For 14 years, Christian students at the Federal University of Kashere, Gombe State, have worshipped in temporary and often disrupted spaces due to the absence of a chapel, even as multiple mosques operate across the campus. While the university insists it has provided land for the project, students and religious leaders argue that the lack of a functional worship centre reflects deeper concerns about fairness, planning, and inclusiveness in one of Nigeria’s federal institutions, writes CHIMA AZUBUIKE When the Federal University of Kashere opened its doors in 2011 as one of Nigeria’s nine new federal universities, students, both Muslims and…

The US Senate has confirmed crypto-friendly lawyer Mike Selig as the new chair of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission and has elevated Travis Hill to chair the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp.The two confirmations were included in a package of nearly 100 other nominees that the Trump administration had selected for various roles across the government, which passed the Senate in a 53-43 vote on Thursday.Selig, who has previous experience at the CFTC and the Securities and Exchange Commission, pledged to make crypto a priority when he was nominated in October after he was picked to take over from the previous…

The opening night of the Jonas Brothers’ JONAS20: Greetings From Your Hometown Tour was full of surprises, and fans are hoping for plenty more where that came from. The 20th anniversary tour kicked off on August 10, 2025, at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. Kevin, Joe and Nick Jonas made their love for their home state known by bringing out multiple surprise guests throughout the night, starting with the band Switchfoot, which the Jonas Brothers credited as one of their earliest inspirations. Later in the night, the brothers welcomed Jesse McCartney, followed by Dean Lewis. However, the biggest…

The Director of Abuja School of Social and Political Thoughts, Sam Amadi, has called on Nigeria to focus on harnessing the nation’s creativity to project itself positively before other countries. Amadi made this call on Thursday when he featured in an interview on Arise Television monitored by DAILY POST. He was reacting to the recent travel ban the US government placed on Nigeria, alongside other countries. “The rate at which people are migrating to the United States is becoming increasingly troubling. “Any president would be concerned about people entering under the guise of education or tourism and then overstaying. “So…

President Bola Tinubu has assured of his commitment to implement the Supreme Court judgment on local government autonomy in Nigeria. This was as he urged State governors on the platform of the All Progressives Congress, APC, to ensure that they don’t interfere with funds of the local governments. Speaking during the APC Caucus meeting held at the Presidential Villa on Thursday, Tinubu said the implementation must be practical and effective. According to Tinubu: “Let us equally look at the recent Supreme Court judgement. What can we do with it, and how well we can position our country and our party?…

Shooting Stars forward, Austin Onyeamechi, said that their away win over Barau FC was important for the team. The Oluyole Warriors defeated Barau FC 1-0 at the Sani Abacha Stadium last Sunday. It was Shooting Stars’ second away win of the season. Onyeamechi played a key role in the win with his impressive work rate. The former Rangers forward expressed his readiness to help the team achieve their goal. “I was fortunate to be their at the backline to help Shooting Stars get the maximum points against Barau FC,” Onyeamechi told 3SCfanstv. “It was a good feeling for the team…

A former Vice-Chancellor of the University of Ibadan, Prof. Idowu Olayinka, has said that Nigerian university lecturers are among the lowest paid on the African continent, warning that poor remuneration continues to fuel recurring industrial actions in the nation’s public universities. The former vice-chancellor asserted while delivering a convocation lecture at the Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba Akoko, Ondo State. The lecture, titled ‘Strengthening the academic tradition in the Nigerian university system,’ was sighted on Sunday. According to him, inadequate funding, inefficient service delivery, an ageing academic workforce and incessant strikes by staff unions remain major challenges confronting Nigerian universities. Olayinka…

The Nafiu Bala faction of the African Democratic Congress on Thursday suspended 15 prominent members of the party, including its former National Chairman, Chief Ralph  Nwosu, over alleged anti-party activities, deepening the leadership crisis within the opposition party. Others affected by the six-month suspension include Balarabe Rufai, Ibrahim Mani, Dr Bamidele Ajadi, Dr Chike Okogwu, Anayo Arinze, Kenneth Gbandi, Said Abdullahi, Ms Hauwa Musa, Nkem Ukandu, Peters Oyewole, Dr Peter Edeh, Prince Festus Igbinoba and Razak Eyiwuawi. The decision, taken at the NWC’s regular meeting, was contained in a statement issued in Abuja. Among other things, Bala accused the suspended…

The Rivers State Police Command has said its operatives have neutralised two suspected kidnappers and rescued a female victim along Ozuaha Road in the Obio/Akpor Local Government Area of the state. The spokesperson for the state police command, Grace Iringe-Koko, disclosed this in a statement issued in Port Harcourt on Thursday. The command disclosed that the suspects were gunned down after they opened fire on operatives who stormed their hideout based on credible intelligence. According to the police, the kidnappers were sharing the ransom collected from the victim’s family when operatives of the Anti-Cultism Unit, acting on a tip-off, intercepted…