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Books To Enkindle The Familial Bonding of Christmas

Books To Enkindle The Familial Bonding of Christmas

Entertainment, News
Last week, LEADERSHIP Lifestyle, suggested classic literatures centered around the theme of Christmas in preparation for the season. Christmas is centered largely around the spirit of love, sharing and family. Today, Christmas is beginning to lose that familial union, as younger people move further away to towns and big cities in search of work. Unfortunately, with a worsening global economy and higher standard of living, an increasing number of single people and married ones are unable to make it back home for the holidays. In fact, some are beginning to lose sight of the importance of family at Christmas. To rekindle those familial bonds in our readers, here are four classical literature that reminds us to never take family for granted, as there are those who have had to live wi...
Terminals Invest N167bn To Boost Safety, Technology, Efficiency At Onne Port

Terminals Invest N167bn To Boost Safety, Technology, Efficiency At Onne Port

Business, Economy, Energy, Entertainment, Finance, Growth & Insight, Innovation, Logistics, Maritime, News, Technology & Innovation, World
The managing director of WACT-APM Terminals Nigeria, Jeethu Jose, announced that the terminal operator has invested N167billion ($115million) in safety, security, technology and overall efficiency at the Onne Port. Jeethu while speaking at the maiden Customer Excellence Awards and Dinner Night in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, said the feat was achievable through consistent Customers’ support. LEADERSHIP reports that the event brought together industry leaders, valued customers and partners to celebrate collaboration, innovation and shared success in Nigeria’s port sector. The evening recognised customers for their resilience, loyalty and contributions to improving cargo flow and operational efficiency. It also served as a platform to reflect on achievements in 2025 and outline p...
CKay’s ‘Love Nwantiti’ Hits 1bn Spotify Streams

CKay’s ‘Love Nwantiti’ Hits 1bn Spotify Streams

Entertainment, News
Nigerian Afrobeats star CKay has entered Spotify’s exclusive “Billions Club” as his global hit “Love Nwantiti (ah ah ah)” has officially surpassed one billion streams on the platform. This landmark achievement makes the song the first solo Nigerian song to reach this milestone and only the second Nigerian song overall to do so. Released in 2019 on the EP “CKay The First,” the song went viral globally in 2021, largely fueled by its use in millions of TikTok videos. CKay coined the term “Emo-Afrobeats” to describe its blend of African rhythms with heartfelt emotion. It remains massively popular, with significant recent listening in the United States, India, Indonesia, Brazil, and the United Kingdom. The song’s success is not confined to one platform. It is a certified global p...
Shallipopi Wins ‘Artist Of The Year’ At 2025 TikTok Awards

Shallipopi Wins ‘Artist Of The Year’ At 2025 TikTok Awards

Africa, Breaking News, Entertainment, News, World
Nigerian music sensation, Crown Uzama, popularly known as Shallipopi, has clinched the Artist of the Year title at the 2025 TikTok Awards for Sub-Saharan Africa, held Friday, December 5, in Johannesburg, South Africa. The annual awards recognise creators whose work has shaped conversations and driven trends across the platform. TikTok described 2025 as the year of “Plutomania”, noting that Shallipopi’s viral hits and energetic fan base, known as ‘Plutomanians’, dominated soundwaves and inspired some of the most recognisable challenges on the app. Advertisement Shallipopi’s tracks, including his viral hit ‘Laho’, were among the most-used sounds on TikTok this year, boosting his rise as one of the continent’s leading digital-first artists. According to TikTok, his music not only ...
T2 Named Digital Technology Partner For Carnival Calabar

T2 Named Digital Technology Partner For Carnival Calabar

Breaking News, Entertainment, Growth & Insight, Innovation, LifeStyle, News, Technology, Technology & Innovation
T2 has been announced as the Digital Technology Partner for the 2025 Carnival Calabar, unveiling its new mobile application, MyT2, as the official digital companion for the festival. In a statement, T2 chief executive officer, Obafemi Banigbe, said the launch of MyT2 reflects the company’s shift toward customer-centric innovation that aligns with how Nigerians work, live and connect. He said users increasingly expect technology that simplifies daily activities, strengthens relationships and supports both productivity and leisure. With its debut at Carnival Calabar, the MyT2 app introduces “Festive Mode,” a feature designed to enhance participation at large cultural events. “Through the tool, attendees can access real-time schedules, ticket details, curated experiences and vendor list...
Zuma Int’l Film Festival Unveils Award Nominees

Zuma Int’l Film Festival Unveils Award Nominees

Entertainment, News
The Zuma International Film Festival (ZIFF) 2025 has announced the nominees for its coveted prize awards. Director of Public Affairs at the Nigerian Film Corporation, Brian Etuk, noted that the nominees emerged after a rigorous exercise undertaken by the nine-member festival jury. The category includes Best Picture Best Cinematography, Best Director, Best Animation/Cartoon, Best Actress/Supporting Actress, Best Actor/Supporting Actor, Best Documentary, Best Foreign Film, Best Student Film, Best Sound, Best Costume, Best Indigenous Films (Hausa, Yoruba, Igbo & any other indigenous film), Best Short Film, Best Skit, and Best Music Video, among others. Sydney Emade in When Wolves Cry, Ijapari Ben-Hirki in  Finding Nina, Amina Shehu in Kak Anda got nominations in the Best Act...
‘Help Me’, 2Baba Cries Out Amid Marital Crisis With New Wife Natasha

‘Help Me’, 2Baba Cries Out Amid Marital Crisis With New Wife Natasha

Entertainment, News
Nigerian music legend Innocent Idibia, popularly known as 2baba, has publicly called for help, the first time since his ongoing marital controversy began trending online with Edo State lawmaker, Natasha Osawaru. In a brief Instagram Story post on Wednesday, the singer simply wrote, “Help me.” The brief message came hours after his brother, Hyacinth Idibia, expressed concern over the singer’s well-being in an Instagram post, pairing his words with lyrics from one of 2Baba’s songs. Hyacinth wrote, “You’ve always been ahead, always been brilliant. Lyrics meant to inspire, but somehow it’s unfolding in real time… Painful reality. Allow us save you. You’ve been suffering for too long. God knows.” The latest development followed weeks of public tension between 2Baba and Osawaru, whic...
Inside Regina Daniels’ Family Feud: Concerns Raised Over Police Abuse of Power

Inside Regina Daniels’ Family Feud: Concerns Raised Over Police Abuse of Power

Entertainment, News
By Elizabeth Atime-Chirkpi When Nollywood star Regina Daniels walked away from her estranged husband, Senator Ned Nwoko, citizens never imagined their marital rift would spiral into a full blown legal and police drama. Yet today, the Daniels family finds itself battling what they describe as state-backed intimidation, an ordeal that has reopened old debates about how Nigeria’s powerfuls sometimes bend law enforcement to personal ends. At the heart of the crisis is Regina’s elder brother, Samuel “Sammy” Ojeagwu, also known as Sammy West, who was arrested in Lagos, flown to Abuja, and eventually remanded at Keffi Correctional Centre in Nasarawa State. What began as a domestic feud has become a national conversation about police power, abuse, and justice. According to the Daniels fam...
Because Ghana’s cities blend culture, rhythm and coastal charm.

Because Ghana’s cities blend culture, rhythm and coastal charm.

Africa, Entertainment, News, Travel
From the energy of Accra’s Oxford Street to the calm ocean breeze at Labadi Beach, every corner feels warm and familiar. Markets are filled with colourful fabrics, fresh foods and handcrafted art, while neighbourhood cafés and galleries showcase a rising creative scene. A walk through these spaces offers a beautiful blend of history, modern living, and Ghanaian pride. Because its history is powerful, humbling and unforgettable. Cape Coast and Elmina Castles are among the most important heritage sites in West Africa. Their walls hold deep stories that continue to shape the African and diaspora experience. Visiting these sites offers reflection, understanding and a connection to generations past — an experience many travellers describe as life-changing. Because nature lovers will al...
TED Talk, Let’s Talk

TED Talk, Let’s Talk

Entertainment, LifeStyle, News
In recent years, TED Talks have moved from being global online sensations to becoming a lively part of Nigeria’s knowledge and creativity landscape. With more locally hosted events such as TEDxLagos, TEDxGbagada, TEDxYaba, TEDxMaitama, and others, Nigerians are taking the global “ideas worth spreading” ethos and adapting it to fit local stories, innovation hubs, and community needs. What makes the rise of TED-style platforms important is how they democratize knowledge. They provide young innovators, thinkers, artists, founders, and advocates with a platform to share solutions that resonate with Nigerian realities. So, whether it’s tech, social justice, sustainability, health or creative enterprise. These events are also breaking class barriers by creating spaces where ideas can thrive o...

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