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Rising artiste, Akinlolu Emmanuel, aka eMQUE, has collaborated with afrobeats singer, Niniola on a new song, marking a significant milestone in his growing music career. A statement shared with Saturday Beats noted that the track blends eMQUE’s street-inspired sound with Niniola’s signature Afro-house style, creating a fusion that highlights the meeting point between emerging and established talent in the Nigerian music industry. Speaking on the inspiration behind the collaboration, eMQUE said, “Niniola has always been someone I respect because of her originality and how she has stayed true to her sound over the years. “For me, the collaboration was inspired…

“We are not where we would like to be in terms of progress on the roadmap,” said Hanna S. Tetteh, who also heads the UN Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) – a country that remains divided between two rival administrations. “Some Libyan actors continue to disregard the expectations of the public regarding their participation in political processes, or towards exercising political leadership based on democratic legitimacy,” she said.  “There are both national and regional risks to any continued inaction and foot dragging on the implementation of the roadmap and we believe it is important to recognize this now.” Dialogue on critical issues Ms. Tetteh updated ambassadors on the structured dialogue – the third pillar…

At a dialogue hosted by Harvard University, Kennedy School Mossavar-Rahmani Centre for Business and Government on Wednesday, April 22, 2026, Oyo State Governor, Engr. Seyi Makinde, spoke on the theme “Industrialisation and Leadership in Africa: Ensuring Continuity in Hard Times”, offering reflections on governance, institution-building, education, opposition politics, and the future of development in Nigeria. Speaking in a candid and reflective tone, Makinde argued that industrialisation in Africa ultimately “rises or falls on leadership”, stressing that long-term development must be anchored not in personalities but in durable public institutions. According to him, Africa’s progress depends on building “strong institutions and…

Palantir has helped the Internal Revenue Service’s Criminal Investigations office probe a variety of financial crimes in the U.S. for much of the last decade, The Intercept reported. The IRS has paid the firm $130 million since 2018 to use its data analysis software to pore over financial records for investigative purposes, the outlet reported, citing public records detailing Palantir’s IRS contract that were obtained by the nonprofit watchdog group American Oversight. It was previously known the IRS was using Palantir’s products, and that the agency sees the software as a way to automate and modernize audits. Last summer, it…

Former Super Eagles striker, Michael Eneramo, is dead. According to a report by SCORENigeria on Friday, Eneramo reportedly slumped and died while playing a football match in Kaduna State. The 40-year-old was said to be featuring at the Angwan Yelwa pitch in the Television area of Kaduna when the incident occurred. The former international came on as a substitute in the second half before collapsing without any contact. A source, speaking with the outlet, said, “He slumped and died right on the spot. Efforts to revive him were unsuccessful. “He was pronounced dead at the hospital.” Eneramo, who had retired…

Crude oil prices advanced on Thursday as disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz and stalled negotiations between the United States and Iran tightened global supply conditions, reinforcing bullish sentiment across energy markets. According to Reuters, Brent crude oil rose by about $1.47 to trade around $103.38 per barrel, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) gained $1.40 to approximately $94.36 per barrel. The latest rally reflects heightened geopolitical risk in the Middle East, where tensions between the United States and Iran continue to disrupt maritime flows through the Strait of Hormuz, a critical route that handles roughly 20 percent of global…

The Young Progressives Party on Friday unveiled its roadmap for the 2026 electoral cycle, fixing dates for its congresses, primaries and national convention, while pegging its presidential nomination form at ₦50m. YPP National Publicity Secretary, Egbeola Martins, disclosed this in a statement released in Abuja. Martins explained that the decisions were reached at the party’s 25th National Executive Committee meeting held at its national secretariat in Abuja. The meeting comes as political parties across Nigeria begin early preparations and internal alignments ahead of the next general election cycle, with a focus on candidate selection and grassroots mobilisation. He said, “The…

A human rights lawyer, Maxwell Opara, has sued the Nigerian government and the army to stop the reintegration of repentant insurgents into the Nigerian society. He filed the suit on 23 April at the Federal High Court in Abuja. The defendants in the suit are the Nigerian Army, the Attorney-General of the Federation, Lateef Fagbemi, and President Bola Tinubu, listed as first to third respondents respectively. Mr Opara also sought an order of mandatory injunction compelling the Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF) to initiate and pursue criminal prosecution of over 700 repentant Boko Haram insurgents. He said their prosecution would…

Former Arsenal defender Emmanuel Eboué has spoken emotionally about his struggles, revealing the pain of being separated from his children. Eboué said his post-football life has been marked by personal hardship, including limited contact with his kids. According to ESPN Africa on Friday, he said, “Up till now, I don’t have any recent pictures. The pictures that I have are the old ones, when they were kids. Even when I ask their mum for new pictures, she refuses to give them to me. “I have their numbers every time I’m messaging them. I don’t know if it’s them reading, but…

Prominent industrialist Razaq Okoya’s daughter, Olamide Okoya, is set to marry Imran Gobir, following an announcement by her mother, Folashade Okoya.  Olamide Okoya is set to marry Imran Gobir….Photo Credit: IG/ Rebecca Nwose Shade, a socialite and the Chief Executive Officer of Eleganza Group shared the news via her Instagram page on Friday, unveiling the union between the two notable families. Razaq Okoya’s daughter, Olamide Okoya, is set to marry Imran Gobir….Photo Credit: IG/ Rebecca Nwose In a statement accompanying the announcement, the families described the engagement as the coming together of two distinguished lineages grounded in shared values, faith,…