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Four of Nigeria’s biggest music stars — Davido, Burna Boy, Rema and Ayra Starr — have been unveiled as part of the official soundtrack album for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.The quartet secured spots on the star-studded album announced by FIFA Sound ahead of the tournament, which will be jointly hosted by the United States, Mexico and Canada.FIFA World Cup confirmed the lineup in a post shared on X on Tuesday, revealing the artistes featured on the official album scheduled for release on June 5.“The squad for the Official #FIFAWorldCup 2026™ Album is here! Pre-save for the album release on June 5. Stay tuned for more to come ,” the organisation wrote.According to the tracklist released by FIFA Sound, Afrobeats stars Rema, Davido, Ayra Starr and Burna Boy will feature alongsi...

A prominent critic of the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has expressed concern over the country's security situation, declaring that Nigeria is no longer safe for its citizens under the current government.The remark comes amid growing concerns about rising cases of kidnapping, banditry, armed attacks, and other violent crimes reported across several parts of the country.According to the critic, the persistent insecurity has left many Nigerians living in fear, with communities increasingly vulnerable to criminal activities. The statement called on the Federal Government to intensify efforts to protect lives and property and restore public confidence in the nation's security architecture.The administration of President Tinubu has repeatedly maintained that it is co...

The senator representing Kogi West, Sunday Karimi, has raised concerns over the worsening security situation in Kogi State, lamenting that kidnapping has become an almost daily occurrence in the state.Karimi made the remarks on Wednesday while contributing to a motion of urgent public importance sponsored by Abdulfatai Buhari at the Senate. The motion was prompted by the recent abduction of schoolchildren and teachers in Ogbomoso, Oyo State.According to the lawmaker, kidnapping and banditry have grown into serious national threats that should not be blamed solely on the Federal Government. He stressed that all levels of government must play active roles in addressing the crisis.Citing a recent incident in his constituency, Karimi revealed that armed bandits invaded Ayedun Bunu ...

The Senior Pastor of Johnson Suleman, Apostle Johnson Suleman, has declared that he will not comment on the country's worsening insecurity situation.Suleman made the statement while responding to critics who have faulted Enoch Adeboye for allegedly remaining silent on insecurity under the administration of Bola Tinubu.Speaking in a video shared on social media, the cleric explained that Pastor Adeboye did not personally lead protests during the administration of former President Goodluck Jonathan. According to him, the prayer walk held at the time was initiated by the Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria and involved pastors and Christian leaders.Suleman questioned why Nigerians expect the 84-year-old RCCG leader to take to the streets in protest over the country's security challe...

Four terrorists convicted for the June 5, 2022 attack on Saint Francis Catholic Church, Owo, in Ondo State, have been sentenced to death by hanging.An Abuja Federal High Court presided by  Justice Emeka Nwite delivered judgment in the case on Wednesday.Forty-three worshipers were killed in the attack.Justice Nwite delivered the judgment on Wednesday in charge number FHC/ABJ/CR/301/2025, four years after gunmen and bombers stormed the church during a Pentecost Sunday service and opened fire on worshippers.He said he was satisfied that the prosecution had proved its case beyond reasonable doubt against the four defendants.The court held that the four convicted men were principal members of an Al-Shabaab terrorist cell operating in Kogi State who joined the ...

Unknown gunmen have abducted the twin children and sister of the former Minister of Power and All Progressives Congress 2027 gubernatorial aspirant in Oyo State, Bayo Adelabu.According to reports, the abduction occured in the Challenge area of Ibadan South West Local Government Area of the state on Wednesday, June 3.Confirming the incident, one of the media aides to Adelabu, Femi Awogboro, said;Adelabu’s younger sister, together with her twin (Peter and Paul), were k!dnapped this morning (Wednesday) by unknown gunmen at Elewura, Challenge, Ibadan. The family members were going out this morning from Elewura to link the express when they were att@cked and whisked away by the unknown k!dnappers''This abduction comes weeks after suspected terrorists carried out a coordinated ...

A Special Adviser to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Media and Policy Communication, Daniel Bwala, says Nigeria's large population has made it difficult for Nigerians to feel the impact of the economic reforms embarked upon by the Tinubu administration.Speaking during an interview on ARISE News on Tuesday, June 2, Bwala said the federal government’s available resources, despite increased revenue generation, remain inadequate to address the needs of more than 230 million Nigerians and close longstanding infrastructure gaps.According to him, the scale of Nigeria’s population means that the benefits of ongoing reforms will take time to be fully felt by citizens.“The answer is simply population and resources. The population is over 230 million. The resources we have, however, even ...