Author: News Room

Popular Afrobeats star David Adeleke, known professionally as Davido, has confirmed that his long-anticipated collaborative project with American singer Chris Brown will be released in 2026. The singer disclosed this during an interview with Billboard Arabia after being unveiled as the cover star of the magazine’s January 2026 edition. Although he did not reveal the exact release date or track details, the announcement marks the first official timeline for the joint album, which fans have widely anticipated. The project is expected to blend Afrobeats, R&B, and pop sounds, a fusion that both artists have developed through years of collaboration. Europe and Africa…

Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo has alleged that the January 10, 2026 anti-kidnappings protest by residents of Ekpoma, Esan West Local Government Area was sponsored by a Russia-based Nigerian and other overseas countries. DAILY POST reports that Governor Okpebholo made the allegations in a statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Dr Patrick Ebojele on Tuesday, January 13, 2026 in Benin City. Okpebholo also alleged that opposition elements, possibly with the foreign backing, are sponsoring the unrest in a bid to discredit the Edo State Government and create chaos. While dismissing as false and misleading several social media reports surrounding…

A Federal High Court sitting in Ado-Ekiti on Tuesday nullified the outcome of the last Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, primary election, and ordered a fresh governorship primary exercise in the state. Our correspondent reports that the court gave the order, while delivering judgement in a suit, filed by a governorship aspirant of the party, Mr Funsho Ayeni, against the PDP, and the Independent National Election Commission (INEC). Ayeni had approached the court to challenge the validity of the PDP governorship primary election, alleging that the party, failed to present the original and authentic list of statutory and ad hoc delegates,…

The Police Command in Delta has foiled a kidnap attempt in the state. Spokesman for the command, SP Bright Edafe, disclosed this to newsmen on Tuesday in Warri. Edafe said the plan was foiled on Sunday in Agbarho community, Ughelli North Local Government Area of the state, following credible information. He said that operatives of the CP-SAT, led by ASP Julius Robinson, in collaboration with the community vigilantes, burst the criminals’ hideout in Agbarho. “Acting on credible intelligence, operatives of CP-SAT received information that about six suspected kidnappers were sighted at a bush path along the Upper Agbarho area. “Consequently,…

Super Eagles midfielder, Alex Iwobi, has said that his good performance for Nigeria in the Africa Cup of Nations was because of the teamwork and strong connection among the players. The 29-year-old has been one of Nigeria’s best players at the tournament, playing an important role in the middle of the field and helps create most of the team’s chances to score goals. Iwobi’s display at the tournament has placed him as one of the supporters’ favourite as he sets up chances for his teammates. His calmness and smart play have also helped Nigeria take control of the game and…

The Wife of the Governor of Abia State, Priscilla Otti, has urged the inmates of the Nigerian Correctional Facility, Arochukwu, in Arochukwu Local Government Area of the state, to embrace positive transformation and avoid actions that could lead them to crime again. Otti, who gave the advice during a courtesy visit to the facility reassured the inmates that the state government prioritises their welfare and worth in the society. It will be recalled that she has, in recent years, placed increasing emphasis on social welfare and inclusive governance, particularly for populations traditionally excluded from mainstream development planning. Mental health facilities,…

The Ogun State Government has commenced a comprehensive air quality monitoring exercise in Ogijo, Sagamu Local Government Area, following concerns over the impact of lead pollution linked to used lead-acid battery operations in the area and neighbouring Lagos border communities. The Commissioner for Environment, Ola Oresanya, disclosed this in a statement shared on X (Formerly Twitter) on Tuesday, saying the exercise was recommended as part of an investigation into the “accumulated impact of lead” in Ogijo. According to Oresanya, the monitoring is being carried out by the Ministry of Environment in collaboration with researchers from the University of Lagos, officials…

Super Eagles legend and former coach Sunday Oliseh has praised the Nigerian national team, asserting that their recent performances in the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations 2025 tournament are the best he has witnessed in two decades. In a recent interview circulating on X on Tuesday, Oliseh shared his analysis of the team’s evolution throughout the competition, acknowledging his initial reservations but expressing profound admiration for their current form. “I don’t know what’s going to happen in the next games. People were shouting the Tunisia game; for me, the Tunisia game was not really exceptional. The Tanzania game, for me,…

The Nigerian Education Loan Fund says it has disbursed N161.97 billion to 864,798 students nationwide since the launch of its student loan portal, as part of efforts to expand access to tertiary education. The Managing Director of NELFUND, Akintunde Sawyerr, said this at a news conference in Abuja on Tuesday, while briefing journalists on the progress, impact and challenges of the scheme. Sawyerr said the fund, which he described as a product of President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, was established to ensure that no Nigerian student would be denied education because of financial constraints. According to him, the fund…

The most interesting story at this year’s CES was just a little tiny bundle of technology. One way to look at Lego’s new Smart Brick is as something like a Raspberry Pi, an endlessly remixable gizmo with infinite hacking potential — it can be anything, in the best possible way. Another way to look at it is as a crushing blow to creativity, a new way for things to break or be paywalled, and an affront to everything we love about Lego. Maybe it’s both. Or somewhere in between.On this episode of The Vergecast, The Verge’s Sean Hollister explains how…