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Ephraim Walters in his fishing shed. The father of nine has been a fisherman for 59 years. Credit: Zadie Neufville/IPS by Zadie Neufville (rocky point, jamaica) Friday, June 02, 2023 Inter Press Service ROCKY POINT, Jamaica, Jun 02 (IPS) – Long before the COVID-19 Pandemic, fishers at the Rocky Point fishing …

Afrobeats star Ayra Starr has called off her shows in Berlin, Bergenfest, and Copenhagen over visa issues. Afrobeats stars are in high demand all over the world as Nigerian music continues to reach more listeners and gain more fans who are excited about paying to see the superstars perform.

A bench warrant has been issued by a high court in Port Harcourt, the Rivers capital, against former Governor of the state, Rotimi Amaechi and Tonye Cole, governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), in the state.   Justice Chinwendu Nwogu also issued a bench warrant against Sahara Energy …

The babymama of popular Nigerian singer, Sophia Momodu, has issued a note of warning hours after Davido said he doesn’t have time for trouble. Naija News earlier reported that Sophia Momodu ranted extensively about men who abuse and bully women financially, especially when children are involved. Sophia in the lengthy Twitter …

  The Bishop Emeritus of the Archdiocese of Abuja, Cardinal John Onaiyekan, says it does not make sense to swear in people into office when their electoral victories are being challenged in court. Onaiyekan shared this opinion during an interview with Channels TV on Thursday, April 4.    While speaking …

Popular Yoruba Nollywood actress, Yetunde Bakare, has debunked the notion that fame leads to automatic happiness. Naija News reports that the thespian made the disclosure during an interview with PUNCH, stressing that celebrities usually have mental health issues due to pressure from fans and seeking unnecessary public validation. Yetunde said, …

Music producer and businessman, Micheal Collins Ajereh popularly known as Don Jazzy, has revealed that he regrets the rift he had with his colleague Olamide at the 2015 Headies Awards. Naija News recalls that the duo had a mild altercation at the 2015 Headies Awards event after Don Jazzy’s signee, …

When former President Donald J. Trump called Russia’s president, Vladimir V. Putin, “smart” in the days after Mr. Putin’s invasion of Ukraine, the remark caused a brief media stir and nothing more — another off-the-cuff, provocative statement from someone who is famous for such comments. But when Gov. Ron DeSantis …

Nigerian Afrobeat superstar, David Adeleke, also known as Davido, has hinted at resolving his long-time beef with his colleague, Damini Ogulu, professionally known as Burna Boy. Naija News reports that Davido made the disclosure while featuring on Hot 97FM, Morning Show in New York, USA. Recall that the relationship between …

By Glenn Minnis (The Center Square) Nearly six out of every 10 voters admit they are now staying quiet about certain issues in order to keep the peace and avoid conflict, a new Morning Consult poll finds. In the poll of 2,007 voters commissioned by State Policy Network, researchers found …