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   By Samuel Ajo Nollywood actress and philanthropist, Queeneth Agbor, has been honoured by the Nigerian Correctional Service, Zone A Headquarters, Lagos, for her contributions to the rehabilitation and welfare of inmates. Agbor, who is the founder of Strength Beyond Walls Foundation, received an Award of Appreciation from the Service in recognition of her sustained support for initiatives designed to improve the lives of inmates and facilitate their reintegration into society. The recognition highlights the growing importance of partnerships between correctional authorities and organisations working to provide inmates with opportunities for rehabilitation and personal development. Speaking on the award, Agbor said it would inspire her to do more for people in correctional facilities. “I am deeply grateful to the Nigerian Correctional Service, Zone A Headquarters, for this recognition. It means a lot to me because the work we do through Strength Beyond Walls Foundation is driv...

  The streets of Manhattan came alive with the vibrant rhythms of Africa last Friday, August 14, 2026, as Nigerian highlife powerhouse Chinedu Okoli, globally renowned as Flavour, headlined a sold-out edition of the LOUD IN AFRICA Concert Series at Racket NYC. The highly anticipated event lived up to its billing, drawing a massive, enthusiastic crowd from across the African diaspora, music lovers, and international culture enthusiasts for an unforgettable night of music, dance, and heritage. From the moment the doors opened at 431 West 16th Street, the venue buzzed with high energy. Flavour, true to his title as the "King of Highlife," took the stage and treated the audience to a masterclass in live performance. Blending his signature highlife melodies with contemporary Afrobeats and rich traditional instrumentation, he doled out back-to-back crowd favorites, keeping fans on their feet singing along word-for-word. The night was further elevated by a stellar lineup of supporti...

        Fast rising star  Top US-based Nigerian artiste Babatunde Ogunseinde, popularly known as Babatunde140, has released a new Afro-fusion single titled “Bá Mi Jó (Dance With Me),” a vibrant track that explores attraction, confidence, individuality and the freedom to embrace personal preferences. The song, whose Yoruba title translates to “Dance With Me,” blends infectious African rhythms with soulful melodies and an engaging groove, creating a sound designed to inspire listeners to let loose and enjoy the moment. According to the artiste, “Bá Mi Jó” is more than a dance record, as it celebrates self-confidence and encourages people to embrace what they consider beautiful while expressing themselves without restraint. “Bá Mi Jó is about confidence, individuality and being free to embrace what you find beautiful. It is an invitation to let go, move freely and enjoy love, attraction, culture and good vibes,” Babatunde140 said. The track reflects the growing fus...

  PalmPay Limited is facing questions over transactions involving N750,369,439.04 from the account of KudiWave Technologies Limited while the account was under restriction and the legal process affecting the funds was being challenged. PalmPay has maintained that the July 15 transfer was carried out pursuant to the June 29 order of the Federal High Court concerning funds standing to KudiWave’s credit. KudiWave, however, disputes that explanation as sufficient, arguing that the key questions are whether the transaction complied with the precise terms of the court process, where the money was sent and why funds were moved while its challenge to the June 29 order was already before the court. KudiWave said it only became aware of the full extent of the transactions after access to the account was restored. Its records showed that funds were moved on July 11, 2026 and returned the same day before another debit of N750,369,439.04 was recorded on July 15 under the narration “Judicial Adj...

By Grace Ade A 12-year-old Nigerian actor, Chibuchi David Francis from Aniocha South Delta state, has won a bronze medal in the Acting category (Ages 11–12) at the 2026 World Championships of Performing Arts (WCOPA), bringing international recognition to Nigeria at one of the world's foremost performing arts competitions. The championship, held from July 13 to July 21 at the Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada, United States, attracted performers from more than 80 countries competing across acting, singing, dancing, modelling, instrumental performance and other creative disciplines. Popularly described as the "Entertainment Olympics," the annual competition provides a global platform for emerging performers while promoting cultural exchange and artistic excellence. Chibuchi represented Team Nigeria under the leadership of Ambassador Lovethpatra White Ekufu, National Director of WCOPA Team Nigeria, Team Manager, Founder and Executive Director of Str...