The Federal Government has imposed an immediate ban on wood and charcoal exports, revoking all licenses to protect Nigeria's forests. Learn the details and legal backing of this decisive environmental move.
Nigeria bans all wood exports to fight illegal logging. Minister Balarabe Lawal announces the policy, citing environmental protection. Read the full details and implications.
The Oscars will abandon broadcast TV for YouTube streaming from 2029 in a major 5-year deal. Get all the details on this entertainment industry turning point.
The Academy Awards will end its decades-long broadcast with ABC and move exclusively to YouTube from 2029. This major shift aims to reach a global online audience.
The Academy Awards will be available only on YouTube from 2029, a historic shift from traditional TV. Discover what this means for Hollywood and global viewers.
Netflix is launching an exclusive FIFA football game in summer 2026 to coincide with the World Cup. Playable solo or online on smartphones, it's a major move into gaming. Read more.
Netflix CEO Ted Sarandos promises to maintain theatrical releases for Warner Bros movies if the streaming giant's $83 billion acquisition succeeds. Read the full story.
Hip-hop superstar Drake has set a new record for the most Spotify streams by a rapper in a single year, surpassing 17.6 billion in 2025. Discover the strategy behind his massive success.
Producer Samklef alleges Davido introduced toxicity, threats, and streaming fraud into Afrobeats, sparking online debate. Read the full story and reactions.
The FRSC will prosecute influencer Peller for live streaming while driving, which caused a crash. The Corps Marshal warns celebrities against endangering lives for online clout.
Netflix agrees to a historic $82.7 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery. The deal, set for 2026, will see 11 channels exit DStv and GOtv in Africa. Read the full story.
Gunmen stormed an illegal bar in a Pretoria hostel, killing 12 people, including three children. Police link the tragedy to unlicensed liquor outlets.
An illegal migrant convicted of child sex offences swallowed a vape battery in a calculated bid to avoid deportation from the UK. Read the full details of the case and the ongoing legal battle.
Turkish prosecutors order the arrest of 46 people, including 29 football players, in a major illegal betting investigation. Key details and fallout inside.
Netflix strikes a $72 billion deal to acquire Warner Bros. studios and HBO Max, uniting iconic franchises. Learn how this reshapes streaming for Nigerian viewers.
Tantita Security Services has dismissed a former employee in Ondo State after internal probes uncovered alleged misconduct tied to illegal oil activities. Read the full details.
Mining Marshals Commander John Onoja Attah demands legislated inter-agency cooperation to combat evolving threats like illegal mining and terrorism. Read his full speech from the RazorNews Awards.
Netflix has purchased Warner Bros Discovery's film and streaming assets for $72 billion. This historic deal combines iconic franchises like Harry Potter and DC with Netflix's global platform, potentially altering Hollywood forever. Discover the details an
Streaming giant Netflix announces a historic $83 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, reshaping the global entertainment landscape. Get the full details on this landmark deal.
Streaming giant Netflix agrees to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery for nearly $83 billion, the biggest entertainment merger since Disney-Fox. Details inside.
Anambra State ramps up efforts to harness its vast mineral resources for industrial growth. Officials cite illegal mining as a major challenge causing revenue loss. Discover the plan for sustainable development.
A 17-year-old boy died after a powerful illegal firework exploded in a South LA backyard. The blast, mistaken for a bomb, occurred on West 84th Street. Read the full report.
Spotify's 2025 Wrapped report reveals Nigerians spent over 1.3 billion hours streaming music and podcasts. Local music consumption surged by 82%, with Wizkid as top artist. Discover the full story.
The Nigeria Police Force warns that officers found escorting VIPs will be arrested as the duty is now illegal. Enforcement is ongoing at airports in Abuja and Lagos. Read more.
Edo State unveils a ₦160 billion plan to remediate over 60 gully erosion sites and combat illegal sand mining. The initiative includes a massive tree-planting campaign.
Irish regulator investigates TikTok and LinkedIn for potential breaches of EU Digital Services Act. Platforms accused of poor illegal content reporting systems. Read the full details.
Apple Music Nigeria reveals its 2025 year-end chart with Asake's 'Why Love' as the most-streamed song. See the full top five list featuring Wizkid and Davido.
Nigeria Police Force warns that officers found escorting VIPs will be arrested. IGP Egbetokun's directive aims to redeploy personnel to tackle insecurity nationwide. Full details.
OCHA Brigade arrests seven individuals for illegal extortion in Amansea. Suspects paraded and remanded. State vows to curb unauthorized levies during festive season.
The proposed Lagos State 2025 Tenancy Bill introduces strict penalties, including fines up to N1,000,000 and imprisonment, to curb exploitative housing practices. Learn the key offences for landlords, agents, and tenants.