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After Fela, Wizkid Is The Greatest Afrobeats Artist – Olamide Baddo

Popular Nigerian rapper, Olamide aka Baddo has named Grammy-winning singer, Wizkid as the greatest Afrobeats artist after the late pioneer, Fela Kuti.
The rapper spoke while reminiscing his multiple collaborations with Wizkid at a recent press conference in Canada.
 
“I am blessed to have collaborated with Wizkid on multiple occasions. You know Wizkid is the greatest Afrobeats artist ever after Fela,” he expressed.
According to him, his collaboration with Wizkid was beyond leverage, emphasing that it has more to do with their musical harmony.
Meanwhile, Olamide’s bold declaration of Wizkid as the greatest Afrobeats artist after Fela, has sparked a debate on social media.
Another Nigerian artist Burna Boy had recently declared himself as the greatest African artist after Fela.
Also, Davido has repeatedly declared himself the “King of Afrobeats.”
Fans of both Wizkid, Davido and Burna Boy have been debating on the topic of the greatest Afrobeats artist since Olamide’s declaration.
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Fuel Price: Why Nigerian Govt Suspended 15% Petrol Import Duty – Marketer

A petrol marketer has revealed three reasons the Nigerian government suspended its proposed 15 per cent petrol and diesel import duty.
DailyPost reported that the petroleum products marketer, who does not want to be named, spoke while reacting to the suspension of the petrol tariff.
According to him, FG made the decision to put on hold the refined petroleum products import duty due to inadequate consultation within government and stakeholders for its implementation.
Also, he explained that the tariff was suspended due to its political implications of possible higher petrol prices across the country.
 
“Personally I believe that there was a lot of push back from a lot of quarters, just as there were many in support.
 
“As we heard from the international contributors at the recent MEMAN webinar, while not unheard of, value-added tax on fuel is usually about 2 percent. The government in originally proposing such a move must have been thinking about the revenue potential.
 
“However, it came across as being a tool to protect local refineries, and to some people, a particular refinery. Be that as it may, I believe the U-turn may have been for the following reasons: Inadequate consultation within and outside government.
 
“Political implications of likely higher pump prices.
 
“Some consideration towards elections. Just my own thoughts. I can’t guarantee what the exact reason is. Implication: importation will continue until enough product is available through the local refineries.

“This development will ensure supply is adequate and that prices are moderated since no single entity will have a monopoly of supply,” he stated.

Recall that the federal government suspended the implementation of the 15 per cent tariff on Thursday, assuring Nigerians of an adequate petroleum products supply across the country.
The tariff before its suspension had generated both praise and contention from economists, stakeholders and Nigerians.
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Afrobeats Stars Wizkid, Asake, King Promise Link Up In New York City (Photo)

Nigerian Afrobeats icons Wizkid and Asake have recently linked up.

Wizkid and Asake were joined by Ghanaian singer King Promise in New York City, in a gathering that quickly circulated on X.

Their link up has drawn attention from fans and industry figures including Olamide.

The meetup followed Asake’s Red Bull Symphonic concert in Brooklyn on November 9, where Wizkid made a surprise appearance onstage to perform their hit “MMS.”

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Supers Eagles thrash Gabon to advance to African playoff final

The Super Eagles of Nigeria defeated Gabon 4-1 after extra time on Wednesday to advance to the final stage of the African qualifiers for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

The match was played at the Prince Moulay Hassan Stadium in Rabat, Morocco,

Akor Adams opened the scoring for Nigeria in the second half before Mario Lemina equalized for Gabon to force the match into extra time.

Osimhen leads Nigeria’s extra-time surge

After missing at point blank at the die-minute of second half, Victor Osimhen went on to inspire Nigeria’s turnaround in extra time, scoring twice to put the Super Eagles firmly in control.

Chidera Ejuke also scored, making it four goals to complete the victory and end Gabon’s hopes of qualification.

Focus amid off-field distractions

The win came despite recent bonus disputes between the players and the Nigeria Football Federation, an issue that had threatened to disrupt preparations.

However, the team remained focused and produced a dominant performance when it mattered most.

Next challenge for the Super Eagles

Nigeria will face the winner between Cameroon and DR Congo in the final round on Sunday, with a place in the intercontinental playoff at stake.

The match is scheduled for the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium (also known as the Prince Héritier Moulay El Hassan Stadium).

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Regina Daniels Replies Co-wife, Laila Charani Over Allegations of Lesb!anism

Nollywood actress, Regina Daniels has replied damning allegations leveled against her by co-wife, Laila Charani.
This is as her ongoing crisis with estranged husband Ned Nwoko gets messier.
Recall that Charani had claimed that Regina sleeps with women.
She also alleged that Regina introduced her to drugs.
Replying in part, Regina wrote: “First off! Openly saying you can’t leave kids around me is the most useless and hurtful thing Ned ordered his retarded wife to say. I’m such a mother to so many children that it’s quite tiring.
 
“Also, saying I sleep with every single girl? Truthfully, sleeping with the same gender isn’t something I consider shameful, but how is the other woman so certain? Lol. IS SHE SO CERTAIN BECAUSE I SLEPT WITH HER TOO?”
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Naira Records Highest Depreciation Against US Dollar

The Naira has recorded its highest daily depreciation against the United States dollar at the official foreign exchange market on Wednesday.
This is according to data released by the Central Bank of Nigeria.
The data showed that the Naira continued its bearish trend on Wednesday, dropping to N1,443.08 against the dollar, down from N1,438.71 traded on Tuesday.
This means that the naira recorded a N4.3 drop against the dollar on a day-to-day basis.
At the black market, the Naira remained stable at 1465 per dollar on Wednesday, the same exchange rate as on Tuesday.
Recall that Wednesday’s downturn is the highest depreciation against the dollar when compared to the decline on Monday and Tuesday, which stood at N2.1.
The development comes despite the continued rise in the country’s foreign reserves, which stood at $43.37 billion as of November 10, 2025.
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Burna Boy Kicks Couple Out of His Concert For Sleeping During His Performance (Video)

Grammy-winning Nigerian singer, Damini Ogulu aka Burna Boy has ordered a couple out of his concert for sleeping.
The incident happened during his concert in Denver, United States, on Wednesday night.
The drama began when the singer paused his set and asked a male fan to take his girlfriend “home” for sleeping during his performance.
“When I stand up here [on the stage] and see you over there with your girl sleeping in the front of me, it pisses me the f**k up. So, please, take her the f**k home… Walahi I’m not performing another song till you go home,” Burna Boy fumed.
At first, the couple, especially the lady, was reluctant, but eventually left after the crowd started demanding they leave as Burna Boy vowed not to perform another song until their exit.
Burna Boy resumed his performance after the couple left the concert.
His action has sparked mixed reactions, with many berating him for kicking ticket holders out of his concert.
Recall that Burna Boy previously made similar headlines after he kicked a starstruck male fan who stormed the stage to hug him while he was performing.
He also once asked a fan to leave his concert for not dancing while he was performing.
The singer has earned a reputation for controversially kicking fans out of his concert for trivial reasons.
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Dating In Lagos Is Chaotic – Fireboy

Nigerian Afrobeats singer Adedamola Adefolahan aka Fireboy DML has revealed that dating in Lagos is chaotic.
He stated this while speaking in a recent episode of the Reprezent podcast.
According to the singer, the messy nature of Lagos dating scene inspired his hit song, ‘Ashawo.’
“In my song ‘Ashawo’ I was trying to paint a picture of what the dating scene is like in Lagos where I live. It’s a mess,” he explained.
On his relationship experience, Fireboy said, “It is chaotic. But I thrive with girls. When I’m under pressure, I usually find balance in girls.”
Fireboy has previously revealed that he was looking forward to suffering a heartbreak in a bid to get inspiration to make more genuine music.
The singer has not publicly confirmed a girlfriend or any romantic relationship.
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I Went From Skipping School In Ibadan to Selling Out Stadiums – Davido Reflects On His Music Career

Afrobeats superstar, David Adeleke aka Davido has revealed that he used to skip school to perform in Ibadan.
He made the revelation in a post on his X page while reflecting on his music career.
The singer narrated how, in 2011, he left Babcock University without permission to perform in Ibadan during the Lynxxx and Friends Tour.
“In 2011 I skipped school to perform in Ibadan. Asa, Peju, B Red and Sina picked me up from Babcock and we drove to join the Lynxxx and Friends Tour,” he wrote. “I had no idea it was going to air on Soundcity, and when my pops saw it, I got in so much trouble.”
The multi-award-winning artiste described his recent return to Ibadan 14 years later for his 5ive Alive Tour as a “full-circle moment,” expressing pride in how far he has come.
 
“Fourteen years later, we destroyed the stadium. The 5ive Alive run across Nigeria has been one for the books,” Davido stated.
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The Things Happening In Nigeria Have Never Happened Since 1999 – Dino Melaye Laments

Dino Melaye, a former federal lawmaker from Kogi State has expressed shock over recent events in the country.

In a post on his social media page on Thursday, Melaye stated that the country must not be allowed to die.
He also spoke about Donald Trump’s threat to Nigeria.
He wrote, “Nigeria must not die, the things happening in this country have never happened since 1999.
 
“Rumour of coup; Trump and America threat of invasion and arbitrary and egocentric amendment of extant laws.
 
“Enough is enough. In an unjust society, silence is a crime.”

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