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The annual three-day music festival, AfroNation, has announced its headlining artists for the 2026 edition of the festival.

AfroNation, on Instagram, revealed that Nigerian artists Asake, Olamide and Wizkid will be headlining the event alongside South Africa’s Tyla.

This announcement stirred excitement amongst fans as previous editions have proved to be memorable experiences for fans with performances from Burna Boy, Davido, Ayra Starr, Megan Thee Stallion and so many others.

The festival is set to unite the African diaspora with a celebration of dance, food, fashion, music, in Portugal in 2026.

Nigerian media personality and former reality star, Uti Nwachukwu popularly known as Sir Uti, has weighed in on the disqualification of a Big Brother Naija housemate, Faith.

The dramatic disqualification, which happened on Thursday, occurred after a clash between Sultana and Faith.

Sir Uti on his X handle, spoke about labeling the instigator of a conflict as a victim. He claimed that such behaviour could be narcissistic and dangerous.

‘Could she have acted better – YES! Could he have handled it better? YES!. A trigger is just as grave as a reaction. It is incredibly narcissistic to label the one who triggered/created/fueled the situation a VICTIM and then label the one who reacted (without hitting the other) – an Abuser. This is not defending anyone. It’s analysing what we all watched live-not internet clips. Learn the lessons and dead sentiments – this is 2025, let’s be guided,’ he stated.

A 25-year-old Point of Sale (POS) operator, Ganiyat Ajibawo, has been arraigned before a Lagos Magistrate’s Court for allegedly diverting ?2.2 million belonging to her employer, Olayinka Kadiku, in Lagos Island.

According to police investigations, the alleged fraud occurred on 15 August 2025 when Kadiku reportedly handed over the sum to Ajibawo to deposit into his account.

However, instead of carrying out the instruction, she allegedly transferred the money into her personal account and subsequently went into hiding.

Her employer later discovered the missing funds and reported the matter to the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) of the Lion Building Police Division.

Acting on intelligence, officers tracked down the defendant at a hideout, leading to her arrest.

Ajibawo, a resident of Odunlami Street, Lagos Island, was charged with stealing under Section 287 of the Lagos State Criminal Law, 2015, in a case marked P/14/2025.

Police prosecutor, Reuben Solomon, told the court that the defendant had betrayed the trust of her employer by converting the funds for personal use.

When the charges were read, Ajibawo pleaded not guilty. Presiding Magistrate Mrs N. Oseni Wahab granted her bail in the sum of ?200,000 with two sureties in like sum.

Pending the fulfilment of her bail conditions, the court ordered that the defendant be remanded at the Kirikiri Correctional Centre. The matter was thereafter adjourned for further hearing.

Nigerian singer Seyi Shay has stirred controversy after revealing that she was once a member of the Illuminati, a secret society often linked to the entertainment industry.

The ‘Right Now’ crooner made the disclosure during a recent appearance on the OffAir Podcast with Gbemi and Toolz, where she reflected on a phase of her music career.

In a video clip from the show that surfaced online Thursday, Seyi Shay explained that her entry into the group coincided with a defining stage in her career.

‘That’s when I was in the Illuminati. That’s when I joined the Illuminati. That’s when it was official,’ she said.

The singer, whose real name is Deborah Oluwaseyi Joshua, added that while many fans may not be aware of such affiliations, people within the music industry often recognize those who have such ties.

‘People know who they are. it’s not the fans, guys. It’s the people in the industry. It is not the fans. It is the people that work with me, work with her, work with this one, work with that one,’ she stated.

Former presidential aide, Garba Shehu, has rejected ex-President Goodluck Jonathan’s claim that the late President Muhammadu Buhari was once nominated by Boko Haram to serve as their mediator in peace talks with the Federal Government.

In a strongly worded statement on Friday, Shehu described Jonathan’s assertion as ‘false and politically motivated,’ suggesting the former president was attempting to rewrite history as part of his 2027 presidential ambition.

‘To be president in 2027, Goodluck Jonathan should look for another story to tell Nigerians,’ Shehu said.

‘Muhammadu Buhari was never nominated by Boko Haram. On the contrary, Shekau routinely denounced and threatened him, and their ideologies were diametrically opposed.’

Shehu recalled the 2014 Kaduna bomb attack where Buhari narrowly escaped death in an assault blamed on Boko Haram.

‘His campaigns were built around restoring security and defeating terrorism, not representing their cause,’ he noted.

Quoting the late Buba Galadima, then CPC National Secretary, Shehu reminded Nigerians that Buhari had at the time dismissed the reports as speculation.

Galadima had clarified that: ‘He (Buhari) said he had not even heard about it, and since nobody contacted him, he would not speak to the press.’

The rumour, Shehu explained, stemmed from a 2012 press conference staged by a Boko Haram faction led by Abu Mohammed Ibn Abdulaziz, who claimed Buhari and other northern elders were acceptable mediators.

The statement was swiftly disowned by Abubakar Shekau, who declared Abdulaziz had ‘no mandate.’

At the time, CPC’s late publicity secretary, Rotimi Fashekun, also accused Jonathan’s PDP government of exploiting the alleged nomination for political gain, calling it ‘a gambit to distract Nigerians from the massive looting under their watch.’

Shehu warned Jonathan against using ‘false narratives’ as political capital: ‘Mr Jonathan, you are making a false start. Buhari never spoke for Boko Haram, he fought them.’

RemoteWorkPadi, a remote job board for African professionals, is preparing to launch an upgraded version of its platform on October 6, 2025. The platform, which first became public on March 31, 2025, has focused on helping Africans access verified remote job opportunities while reducing exposure to fraudulent listings.

The initiative was founded by Alice Awobite Joshua, Africa’s No 1 Remote Work Coach and product manager. She explained that the platform was created in response to the rise of scams and fake job offers. According to her, every listing on RemoteWorkPadi undergoes a vetting process to ensure legitimacy, and the tools provided are tailored to support African jobseekers in navigating the global market.

Since its initial release as a Minimum Viable Product (MVP), the platform has attracted more than 13,000 signups across the continent, with over 500 monthly active users. Its approach of prioritizing quality over quantity has distinguished it from other job boards that often host large numbers of unverified positions.

The upcoming version, RemoteWorkPadi V2, introduces artificial intelligence features designed to simplify the application process. These tools include the ability to generate tailored cover letters, scan job descriptions for Applicant Tracking System (ATS) keywords, write recruiter and negotiation emails, optimize LinkedIn profiles, and create keyword focused bullet points for resumes.

The platform’s team describes the new version as an advanced system aimed at providing African professionals with stronger support in securing opportunities across Africa, Europe, North America, and the Middle East.

With the official launch date approaching, users of the platform and new jobseekers are awaiting the release. ‘African talent is world class, and all we’ve been missing is access and support,’ Alice said, noting that the new version is intended to bridge this gap.

About RemoteWorkPadi

RemoteWorkPadi is a career platform that connects African jobseekers with verified remote job opportunities. It provides listings, application tools, coaching, and community support. Since its introduction in March 2025, the platform has signed up over 13,000 users and continues to expand its reach.

The Police Command in Akwa Ibom has recovered an AK-47 riffle from two suspected hoodlums apprehended along Idoro Road in Uyo metropolis.

The Public Relations Officer, DSP Timfon John who disclosed this in a statement in Uyo on Friday, said that the suspects were apprehended on Thursday.

John said that personnel from the command intercepted the two suspects while on routine patrol along Idoro Road by Abolin Junction.

‘They were intercepted while loitering in a dark spot. After an instant search, one fabricated revolving AK-47 rifle and one jack knife were found on them,’ she said.

The police spokesperson said that the suspects could not provide any reasonable explanation for being in possession of the arms.

‘They falsely claimed to be security guards, but they could not present uniforms, means of identification, or any credible source for the firearm,’ she said.

She said that the suspects were currently undergoing further interrogation, and would be prosecuted after police investigation.

John reiterated the command’s commitment towards protecting the lives and property of Akwa Ibom residents.

She urged members of the public to remain vigilant, and to promptly report suspicious activities and movements around their neighbourhoods to security agencies.

Nigerian singer Seyi Shay has expressed her deep admiration for Afrobeats star, Wizkid, naming him as the Greatest of all time.

While speaking with The Honest Bunch, Seyi Shay spoke about her relationship with the singer, while lauding him for his talent and intelligence.

The singer praised Wizkid’s level of creativity while reminiscing on a studio session the two artists once had.

‘That I respect to this day. I still think he’s the greatest. I still do. Like there’s no way around it. I’ve worked with everybody in this industry and to me, he’s the greatest. I don’t care what anyone says. Wizkid, we became genuine friends now. It was now no longer industry friends because I realized that he’s actually so smart and so talented. Like I’ve actually seen him record while eating. And that was mad to me. I don’t know where he gets his inspiration from, but he’s like a magician,’ she stated.

Seyi Shay also revealed that Wizkid used to confide in her about happenings and experiences in the music industry. She also praised his level of discipline despite his global fame.

‘And I am attracted, heavily attracted to people with such levels of talent. And he used to tell me a lot about how people behave in this industry. So coming in new, I have to watch out for things like this, things like that, you know, and just be on guard. And, you know, and I wish I listened and not wasn’t so free because he does it so well. He’s very disciplined. Like he knows how to, you know, yeah. And that’s, he lives by that. And this is the things that he used to tell me. So from that, I was like, yo, you’re really cool. Yeah. But he was already famous. He was already wiz,’ she added.

The Police Command in Kaduna State, said its operatives have nabbed three suspected child traffickers and one bandits’ drugs supplier in Kaduna.

The command’s spokesperson, DSP Mansir Hassan, confirmed the arrest in a statement issued in Kaduna on Thursday.

‘On Monday, at about 4:00 pm, Police operatives, acting on credible intelligence, arrested a suspected bandits’ drugs supplier, identified as Franklin Ozo, of Danmagaji, Zaria,’ he said.

According to him, the suspect was arrested by a surveillance team from Maraban Jos Division in possession of large quantities of Exol tablets, worth millions of Naira.

He said preliminary investigation revealed that the illicit drugs were ordered and heading to Kidandan and Giwa, where it was intended for consumption by bandits.

‘The suspect is currently in custody while further investigation is ongoing, ‘he said.

Hassan also disclosed that on Sept. 22, at about 4: 30 pm, police operatives, acting on credible intelligence, arrested a suspected notorious child trafficker, one Khadija Ibrahim, around he Narayi area of Kaduna.

He said she was found in possession of a child later identified as Abdulmumin (surname unknown).

‘Further investigations resulted in the arrest of two other suspects: Daniel Samuel of Narayi and Danjuma Makoshi. Their arrest subsequently led to the rescue of another victim, one Ibrahim Bilyaminu, a 5-year-old male from Gusau, Zamfara. The rescued children are safe and currently under police protection, while discreet investigation is ongoing to uncover the full network of the trafficking syndicate and ensure all perpetrators are brought to justice, ‘he said .

The spokesperson said that on Monday, following credible intelligence received from a reliable source, a suspect was sighted in possession of illegal firearms within Doka Ilu village in Giwa Local Government Area.

He said a team of detectives from the Anti-kidnapping Unit swiftly mobilised to the location and successfully apprehended the suspect identified as Alhaji Sani, popularly known as ‘Dan Gude.’

The spokesperson also said that exhibits recovered from the suspect included one fabricated AK47 rifle, two rounds of 7.62mm live ammunition and one AK-47 magazine. He said discreet investigation was ongoing to ascertain the source of the firearm and to arrest other possible accomplices.

Hassan said on Tuesday, at about 8:45 pm, based on the sustained community policing strategy recovered 60 cattle and 25 sheep that were earlier rustled.

According to him, this was the result of non-kinetic approach employed by the Commissioner of Police in the state, Rabiu Muhammad.

He said that Muhammad had reiterated the command’s determination to combat drug trafficking, arms proliferation and its dangerous effects to violent crimes in the state. He further warned all criminal elements involved in child trafficking and related crimes to desist or face the full wrath of the law.

The Rivers State Police Command has arrested a police officer and a University of Port Harcourt (UNIPORT) student over suspected cult-related violence, seizing firearms and other weapons during a signing-out ceremony for final-year students.

According to a statement on Friday by the command’s Public Relations Officer, SP Grace Iringe-Koko, the suspects – Police Corporal Onwukwe Godswill, attached to Elimgbu Division, and Ifeanyi Israel, a 200-Level Biomedical Technology student – were allegedly preparing for a clash with rival cultists on campus on September 26.

The police said the suspects were taken into custody and searched, with weapons including pistols, ammunition, and axes recovered.

‘A subsequent search of the house of the suspected cult leader, Cpl Onwukwe, by operatives, resulted in the recovery of one locally made pistol and two machetes,’ Iringe-Koko added.

Both suspects and the recovered items remain in police custody as investigations continue to determine the full extent of their involvement and identify possible accomplices.

Rivers State Commissioner of Police, Olugbenga Adepoju, reaffirmed the force’s commitment to maintaining peace in the state, warning that ‘there will be no hiding place for criminals’ and urging the public to report suspicious activities.

The arrest comes a week after the command detained a security guard, Godday, over the alleged abduction and defilement of a 14-year-old girl in the Mothercat area of Trans-Amadi, Port Harcourt.