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 The music group Magic System has achieved significant recognition in France. Their hit song "Premier Gaou" was recently certified Platinum in France, following a 2023 Afro-house remix by Francis Mercier and Nitefreak.  This milestone marks a resurgence in the song's popularity, 26 years after its initial release. The group's music has transcended generations, finding new audiences and chart success , Magic System's success isn't limited to "Premier Gaou." Their single "Magic in the Air" was certified triple Diamond by the SNEP, with over 150 million streams. The group received this distinction in July 2024 at the "Do You Remember Festival" in France.  The lvorian Zouglou group's music has had a lasting impact, even inspiring the French national football team during the 2018 World Cup . France also has a rich history of magic as an art form, with pioneers like Georges Méliès and Jean Eugène Robert-Houdin contributing to its ev...

Moment Popular Anambra Native Doctor, Mmuo Mmili Afuluanya Arrested By Gov. Soludo's Agunechemba Was Escorted To His Shrine And Compelled To Invoke His 'Eze Nwanyi' To Prove There's Power In Juju...After His Incantation, Eze Nwanyi Was Nowhere To Be Seen And He Stood Up In Disappointment And Was Taken Back To Prison.  GOVERNOR SOLUDO'S REACTIONS:  “The native doctor arrested yesterday who practices in Nnewi, how can they be promoting instant wealth without work? Yes, there is freedom of worship, but we know the difference between these crim!nals and the genuine ones.” — Governor Charles Soludo reacts after popular native doctor 'Aka Mmuo Mmiri Afulanya' was paraded today. Watch videos below.  Nnewi Native doctor, Aka Mmuo Mmiri, tenders public apology to Anambra state government after being paraded by the men of Agunaechemba today

Akpabio Mocks Opposition Chaos in Senate: “Oh, PDP is Gone! Even Labour Party is Dead” Amid Mass Defections to ADC Senate President Godswill Akpabio sparked widespread reactions on social media Thursday after openly mocking the internal disarray in Nigeria's opposition parties during plenary, as he read out multiple defection letters that saw several senators abandon the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Labour Party (LP), and others for the African Democratic Congress (ADC). The comments came while Akpabio processed an official defection letter from Senator Aminu Waziri Tambuwal (Sokoto South), a former Sokoto State Governor, who resigned from the PDP citing persistent internal crises, leadership disagreements, and divisions. Tambuwal's move was part of a larger wave, with at least nine senators, including Enyinnaya Abaribe (Abia South, formerly APGA), Victor Umeh (Anambra Central, LP), Tony Nwoye (Anambra North, LP), Ireti Kingibe (FCT, LP), and others from PDP, formally defect...

 Nikki Glaser to host 2027 Golden Globes for third time CBS and the Golden Globes announced Wednesday that Nikki Glaser will return as host for the 2027 ceremony. The awards show is set to air live on Jan. 10 on CBS and Paramount+. Glaser previously hosted the 2025 and 2026 Golden Globes, becoming the first woman to helm the show solo after Tina Fey and Amy Poehler’s joint hosting runs. “It’s the greatest gig I’ve ever had,” Glaser said, joking about achieving parity with her sister’s three children in the eyes of their parents. Before her second hosting stint, she told Jimmy Kimmel she struggled with imposter syndrome and wanted to outdo her first performance. CBS took over broadcasting the Golden Globes starting with the 2024 ceremony.

Honda cancels three planned US EVs, cites tariffs and Chinese competition Honda has announced it is canceling three electric vehicles it had planned for the U.S., citing trade tariffs and growing competition from Chinese EV makers. The company said Thursday that tariffs imposed under President Donald Trump have hurt its gas and hybrid vehicle sales, creating a “very challenging earnings situation” for its overall U.S. operations. Combined with slowing growth in the American market and difficulty responding quickly to Chinese competitors, Honda decided to scrap the Honda 0 SUV and 0 Saloon, first unveiled at the 2025 Consumer Electronics Show, as well as the electric Acura RSX. Honda said it will now focus on reallocating resources to strengthen its hybrid lineup in the U.S. market. The automaker warned that these moves could cost the company up to $15.7 billion. The decision adds Honda to a growing list of traditional automakers that have abandoned or delayed EV plans in the U.S. due t...

 Iraq caught in crossfire of Iran war as both sides launch attacks on its territory     Iraq is increasingly being caught in the crossfire of the war involving Iran, becoming the only country facing attacks from both sides of the conflict. The situation threatens to pull the nation—until now largely spared from the broader regional turmoil—into a deeper crisis as the fighting approaches its second week. The country’s economic outlook has grown more fragile as the conflict disrupts Gulf shipping lanes and damages oil infrastructure. Strikes targeting energy facilities and oil fields have sharply reduced exports, creating serious financial pressure for a government that depends heavily on oil revenues. Officials warn that if the shutdown continues, the government in Baghdad could struggle to pay its massive public-sector workforce as early as next month, a scenario that could trigger widespread unrest. In an attempt to stabilize the situation, the federal government has urg...

 U.S intervenes to support Israel in South Africa's ICJ case on Gaza genocide The United States will defend its ally Israel against accusations at the top United Nations court that it breached the Genocide Convention during its Gaza campaign, the court said Friday. Washington filed a so-called "declaration of intervention" at the International Court of Justice, which is examining the genocide case against Israel brought by South Africa. "The United States affirms, in the strongest terms possible, that the allegations of 'genocide' against Israel are false," said Washington in its filing, AFP reported. The US said South Africa's case was the latest in a series "to level false charges of 'genocide' against Israel" that it said had been going on for decades. War breaches convention South Africa brought its case before the ICJ in December 2023, arguing the Gaza war breached the 1948 United Nations Genocide Convention, an accusation Isra...

 STATEHOUSE PRESS RELEASE PRESIDENT TINUBU ESTABLISHES TASK FORCE ON PRESIDENTIAL PETROLEUM REFORM & VALUE OPTIMISATION   President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, has approved the establishment of a Presidential Petroleum Reform & Value Optimisation Taskforce to design and sequence the next phase of structural reforms in Nigeria's petroleum sector.   Mr Fola Adeola, co-founder of Guaranty Trust Bank and founder and chairman of the Fate Foundation, is the Task Force's chairman. As chairman, he will coordinate the group's work and ensure the timely delivery of its mandate.   Other members of the Taskforce are: Ademola Adeyemi-Bero, Osagie Okunbor, Abubakar Suleiman, Adaeze Aguele, Farouk Gumel, Phillipa Osakwe-Okoye and Seyi Bella.   Mofoluwasho Fadayomi will serve as secretary.   As constituted, the Taskforce is a time-bound, high-level executive working group tasked with producing execution-ready reform blueprints that will consolidate ongoing reforms, un...

 ADC Ward Executives Drag FCT Senator Ireti Kingibe to Court, Seek Order to Stop Her from Parading as Party Member Amid Suspension Dispute Officials of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Wuse Ward, Federal Capital Territory (FCT), have filed a suit at the Federal High Court in Abuja seeking to restrain Senator Ireti Kingibe, who represents the FCT in the National Assembly, from further presenting or parading herself as a member of the party. The originating summons, marked FHC/ABJ/CS/539/2026 and filed on Friday through their lawyer Maxwell Opara (also referred to as Maxwell Opera in some reports), lists Senator Kingibe as the sole defendant. The plaintiffs—Okezuo Godfrey Kanayo (ADC Chairman, Wuse Ward) and Isaiah Ojonugwa Samuel (Ward Secretary)—are suing for themselves and on behalf of the Ward Executive Committee. In a supporting affidavit, Samuel detailed allegations that the Ward Executive Committee received complaints in 2026 about Kingibe's conduct, which they claim v...

 Shi’ites stage pro-Palestine demonstration in Bauchi Members of the Islamic Movement in Nigeria, popularly known as the Shi’ite group, on Friday staged a demonstration in Bauchi in support of Palestine. Speaking on behalf of the group, Ahmad Yashi said the demonstration was part of activities marking Quds Day, which is observed on the last Friday of every Ramadan across the world. He explained that the protest was aimed at showing solidarity with Palestinians, whom he said had been under invasion for decades. More photos below. 

 Federal Ministry of Works Clarifies: Umuahia-Ikwuano-Ikot Ekpene Highway Remains Federal Project Amid Abia State's Claims of Initiation The Federal Ministry of Works has pushed back against assertions by the Abia State Government that the Umuahia–Ikwuano–Ikot Ekpene federal highway is among newly initiated state projects, insisting that the trunk 'A' road continues to be executed and funded by the Federal Government under President Bola Tinubu's administration. Chidi Uwaeziozi, Controller of Works for Abia State in the Federal Ministry of Works, addressed reporters to clarify the project's status, countering recent statements from Governor Alex Otti's administration that listed the interstate road as a state-led initiative. Uwaeziozi explained that the Federal Government restructured the contract last year by dividing the approximately 49-kilometer highway into two phases to accelerate completion. Phase One remains under federal oversight and is being handled b...

 Kenneth Okonkwo to ICPC: Release el-Rufai or arraign him — prolonged detention illegal Kenneth Okonkwo, a former chieftain of the Labour Party (LP), says the continued detention of Nasir el-Rufai, former governor of Kaduna, violates constitutional provisions on fundamental human rights. The ex-governor has been in the custody of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) since February 19 after he was released by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). On Wednesday, a magistrate court sitting in Bwari, Federal Capital Territory (FCT), granted the ICPC a fresh order to detain el-Rufai for another 14 days as investigations into allegations of money laundering and abuse of office deepen

Human rights lawyer, Ikechukwu Obasi, has filed a fundamental rights enforcement suit at the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, against Nollywood actress and self-proclaimed evangelist, Tonto Dikeh.  The suit accuses her of violating the rights of a female school child during what is described as a “vicious religious deliverance ritual.”

 AVIATION MINISTER SAYS NO GOING BACK ON CASHLESS AIRPORT GATES TOLL  SYSTEM ‎ ‎President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has directed the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, to ensure that the suspended cashless toll policy at airports is properly perfected and fully restored. ‎ ‎The minister, who was at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport to observe the ongoing hybrid payment system, urged Nigerians to brace up for the full implementation of the cashless policy.

 NDPC Warns Content Creators To Respect Privacy Rights; Violations Are Sanctionable  Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) has issued warning to  individuals who take pictures and video footage of unsuspecting members of the general public and share on social media platforms.  In a statement by Babatunde Bamigboye-Head of  Legal, Enforcement and Regulation, NDPC notes that these acts violate the rights of citizens to informational self-determination as guaranteed under S.37 of the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria and the Nigeria Data Protection Act, 2023 (NDP Act). Referencing the recent case of a content creator in Lagos State who stood by the roadside to create a “reality show” of unsuspecting members of the general public, the Commission maintains that such actions raises concerns about abuse of rights in the name of entertainment. Processing the images of people, in this circumstance, requires consent unless the creator can justify he...

 GROWING SAFETY CONCERNS AS ACCIDENTS PERSIST AT SANGO-OTA TOLL-GATE ‎ ‎By Sean Polotee  ‎ ‎Residents and commuters along the busy toll-gate area of the Sango-Ota axis of the Lagos-Abeokuta Expressway have raised serious concerns following another road accident that occurred in the early hours of Friday, March 13, 2026. ‎ ‎The latest incident reportedly involved a prominent broadcaster who is a member of the Association of Nigerian Broadcasters, Lagos Chapter. Although details surrounding the accident are still emerging, witnesses say the crash adds to a growing list of disturbing incidents along the toll-gate corridor, which has become a major danger spot for motorists and pedestrians. ‎ ‎Residents disclosed that a similar accident occurred on the same stretch last Friday, heightening fears among commuters and business owners who use the route daily. The repeated occurrences have now become a serious concern for inhabitants of the Sango-Ota and its surrounding communities. ‎ ...

 Alleged Forex, Investment Fraud: Court Orders Interim Forfeiture of N1.3bn Hotel Linked to Ikeja Chamber MD, Edward Olutoke Justice A.O. Owoeye of the Federal High Court sitting in Ikoyi, Lagos, on Wednesday, March 12, 2026, ordered the interim forfeiture of a hotel, Responsible Leaders Hotel, linked to Edward Olutoke, Managing Director, Ikeja Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Agriculture. The property, located at 1, Ostra Close, Jobi Fele Way, Alausa, Ikeja, Lagos, is valued at about N1.3bn. The judge gave the order, following an ex parte motion filed by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, through its counsel, C.C. Okezie. Moving the application for interim forfeiture, Okezie told the court that the application was supported by an affidavit deposed to by Obed Tanko, an investigator with the EFCC. Tanko, in the affidavit, stated that the suspect allegedly obtained billions of naira from unsuspecting investors under the guise of operating a capital-guaranteed forex...

 GOV. KEFAS RELEASES ₦200 M, COMMITS MONTHLY ₦100 M TO END TARABA VARSITY ASUU STRIKE  Taraba State Governor, Agbu Kefas, has approved the immediate release of ₦200 million to address the ongoing strike by the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) at Taraba State University (TSU). The governor also pledged an additional ₦100 million monthly until all outstanding salaries are fully paid. The announcement came during a visit to the university on Thursday, March 12, 2026, where Governor Kefas, who is the Visitor to the institution, signed the payment approval documents in the presence of TSU ASUU Chairman, Mbave Joshua Garba, and other union officials. Speaking on the occasion, Governor Kefas said, “Education remains a top priority for this administration. We cannot allow the future of our young people to be held back.” He added that pension arrears have been addressed, and promotion arrears approved and settled, signaling a commitment to improving staff welfare. Chairman G...

 PRESS RELEASE  PSIN Seeks to partner with FCSC for better retirement training for Civil servants. On  March 11, 2026,  the Administrative Chief Executive Officer of the Public Service Institute of Nigeria (PSIN) Imeh Okon Esq. and her team paid a courtesy visit to Pro.Tunji Olaopa, Chairman of the Federal Civil Service Commission, with the goal of deliberating on ways of enhancing and strengthening                                                                                                                                                                 collaboration...

 PRESS RELEASE Board Inducts Newly Recruited Junior Staff to Strengthen Workforce  The Federal Government Staff Housing Loans Board (FGSHLB) has successfully inducted a new batch of junior staff into its workforce as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen institutional capacity and improve service delivery to federal public servants. The induction ceremony, held today at the Board’s headquarters in Abuja, welcomed the newly recruited officers and introduced them to the core values, operational structure, and strategic objectives of the organization.  The programme also provided an overview of the Board’s mandate of facilitating access to affordable housing loans for federal public servants across the country. In her opening remarks, Hajiya Salamatu Ladi Ahmed, the Executive Secretary,  Federal Government Staff Housing Loans Board, congratulated the recruits on their successful appointment and encouraged them to demonstrate professionalism, loyalty, integrity, and dedi...

 PRESS RELEASE FG Targets Industrial Revival with Bold Plan to Rebuild Nigeria’s Cotton, Textile and Garment Industry Through Integrated Industrial Parks The Federal Government has intensified efforts to revive Nigeria’s once vibrant Cotton, Textile and Garment (CTG) industry with a strategic initiative aimed at establishing integrated industrial parks that will strengthen the entire value chain and stimulate large-scale industrial growth. The initiative took centre stage at a high-level meeting convened by the Honourable Minister of State for Industry, Senator John Owan Enoh, on Thursday, March 12, 2026, in Abuja. The meeting brought together key development and financial institutions including the Managing Director of the Bank of Industry, Dapo Olusi; the Managing Director of the Nigerian Export-Import Bank, Abba Bello; and the Regional Director of the United Nations Industrial Development Organization, Philbert Johnson, alongside other public and private sector stakeholders. Del...

 Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo says she was 'kicked out' of Houston Rodeo concert and 'manhandled' Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo says she was forced to leave the Houston Rodeo after being denied entry to a Megan Moroney concert at NRG Stadium.  In a since-deleted Facebook post, Hidalgo claimed she was “manhandled” when she and her guests, including two children, attempted to access a restricted area reserved for premium “chute seat” ticket holders.  Rodeo officials stated that Hidalgo was redirected to her assigned seating, but she insisted she was “kicked out” after being threatened with arrest. Hidalgo argued the incident may have been politically motivated or tied to gender bias, noting that male county executives would not have been treated the same way.  She pointed out that Harris County owns NRG Stadium and that county officials, including herself, have previously enjoyed free access to events there, such as a Beyoncé concert in 2023.  In her post, ...

 We’re Still Co-Parenting - Kandi Burruss and Todd Tucker Finalize Divorce Settlement After 11 Years of Marriage After more than a decade together, singer and television personality Kandi Burruss and producer Todd Tucker have formally settled their divorce. Court records from the Superior Court of Fulton County in Georgia show that the former couple reached an agreement on March 11, bringing an end to the legal process that followed their public separation late last year.  The order, issued by Judge Alice Benton, directs both parties to submit final paperwork including a parenting plan, child support documents and a final judgment for the court’s review by March 20. The split first became public in November 2025, when Burruss confirmed she had decided to move forward with ending the marriage.  In a statement at the time, she acknowledged that the decision came after serious reflection. “After deep thought and a lot of prayer, I’ve made the decision to move forward with a ...

 Kendra Wilkinson Responds to Critics, “I’m OK With Aging ‘Poorly’” Reality television personality Kendra Wilkinson is choosing confidence and peace over online criticism. The 40 year old shared a candid selfie on Instagram while marking International Women’s Day, using the moment to speak openly about comments she has received about her appearance and aging. Wilkinson acknowledged that some social media users have said she has aged “poorly,” but she made it clear that the remarks have not shaken her sense of self. “I’m ok with aging ‘poorly,’” she wrote with humor. “For some reason I’m happier than I’ve ever been lately, even with a little weight gain and wrinkles. I’m not tying my happiness to negative energy anymore.” Her message carried a tone of self acceptance, as she described the life she now enjoys away from the intense spotlight that once defined her early adult years. “I’m a balanced, single, positive, fun woman who loves life,” she wrote. “I hope I can keep this feeling...

 Veteran's Family Donates His 100-Year-Old Liver, Making Him Oldest Organ Donor in the U.S. Reality television personality Kendra Wilkinson is choosing confidence and peace over online criticism. The 40 year old shared a candid selfie on Instagram while marking International Women’s Day, using the moment to speak openly about comments she has received about her appearance and aging. Wilkinson acknowledged that some social media users have said she has aged “poorly,” but she made it clear that the remarks have not shaken her sense of self. “I’m ok with aging ‘poorly,’” she wrote with humor. “For some reason I’m happier than I’ve ever been lately, even with a little weight gain and wrinkles. I’m not tying my happiness to negative energy anymore.” Her message carried a tone of self acceptance, as she described the life she now enjoys away from the intense spotlight that once defined her early adult years. “I’m a balanced, single, positive, fun woman who loves life,” she wrote. “I hope...

 Harrison Ford Says 'Of Course' He's Had Sex While Listening to His Own Movie Soundtracks A lighthearted moment on late night television had audiences laughing when Hollywood legend Harrison Ford shared an unexpected confession during an interview. The 83 year old actor appeared on Jimmy Kimmel Live on March 10, where host Jimmy Kimmel asked a playful question about Ford’s personal listening habits. The conversation began after Kimmel played a scene from Ford’s Apple TV+ series Shrinking. In the clip, Ford’s character, a therapist living with Parkinson’s disease, quietly hums a tune linked to the famous Indiana Jones films. Curious about the moment, Kimmel asked if the humming was something Ford had spontaneously added while filming. The veteran actor responded simply, saying he could not remember. Kimmel tried again, wondering whether Ford recalled how his fellow cast members reacted to the unexpected musical reference. Ford offered a similar answer, again saying he did no...

 Elderly Woman Had Tea with the Corpses of Her Husband and Sister. After Her Death, Her Final Resting Place Is Questioned What began as a routine welfare check in a quiet Pennsylvania town soon turned into a discovery that investigators say they will never forget. In the small borough of Wyalusing, criminal investigator David Pelachick visited the home of 91 year old Jean Stevens in 2010 after hearing curious reports about her living situation. Stevens welcomed the officer inside and even offered him something to eat. Afterward, she led him to the living room where a woman lay on the couch. Pelachick later recalled the moment during an episode of the Investigation Discovery series The Curious Case Of.... The episode titled The Corpse Who Came to Dinner revisits the unusual case. “Looked like she had a wig on,” he said in the documentary. “I remember lipstick being on her.” When the investigator asked why the woman was there, Stevens calmly explained that it was her twin sister, Jun...

 NIGERIA POLICE FORCE HOLDS PULL-OUT PARADE IN HONOUR OF FORMER IGP EGBETOKUN The Nigeria Police Force today held a ceremonial Pull-Out Parade at the Force Headquarters, Abuja, in honour of the immediate past Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olukayode Adeolu Egbetokun (rtd), PhD., NPM, marking the formal conclusion of his distinguished policing career spanning over three and a half decades. The colourful parade celebrated the remarkable service and leadership of the former IGP, who retired from active duty on 25th February 2026 after 36 years of dedicated service to the Nigeria Police Force and the nation. In his remarks, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu, psc(+), NPM described the ceremony as a significant moment for the Nigeria Police Force, noting that the career of the retired IGP was defined by dedication, professionalism, and exemplary leadership. He highlighted the former IGP’s contributions to strengthening operational efficiency, promoting intelligence-led policing, enhancing profe...