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Friday, December 26, 2025 — After a vibrant Christmas Day filled with rice, family, and festivities, Nigerians have stepped into Boxing Day with a mix of relaxation, charity, and high-energy events. From the bustling streets of Lagos to the quiet corners of the FCT, today is all about the “gift of giving”—and perhaps a few…

The arrival of December 25 brings a unique stillness to the world. It is a day characterized by a collective pause, where the usual rush of digital life gives way to the warmth of physical presence and shared traditions. At Glide Media, we take this moment to reflect on the stories that have shaped our…

The Nigerian government has intensified its crackdown on digital extremism by collaborating with major social media platforms including Facebook, TikTok, and X (formerly Twitter) to identify and remove accounts linked to terrorist organizations. This strategic move aims to cripple the online recruitment drives and propaganda machines used by insurgents to destabilize the country. The Office…

Chocolate City Music Management has accused Nigerian rapper Tochukwu “Odumodublvck” Ojogwu of assaulting one of its staff members, Feyi Ajayi, and engaging in a sustained pattern of harassment against its team and associated artists. According to a statement sent to PREMIUM TIMES, the alleged assault occurred backstage at the Rhythm Unplugged concert. The label claimed…

Nigerian singer and rapper Naetochukwu Chikwe, popularly known as Naeto C, has revealed the reasons behind his decision to put his music career on hold. Speaking in a candid interview on BEAT FM, the celebrated artist opened up about how family priorities and life changes influenced his choice to step back from the music scene….

Popular Nigerian content creator, comedian, and streamer Carter Efe has reportedly had his Twitch account temporarily suspended just days after achieving a historic milestone on the streaming platform following a viral livestream with Afrobeats superstar Davido. The highly publicized livestream, which took place on December 17, 2025, attracted massive attention across social media platforms and…

Nollywood star and filmmaker Funke Akindele has once again reaffirmed her dominance in the Nigerian film industry as her latest cinema release, Behind The Scenes*, records a massive ₦512 million at the box office within only 12 days of release. The feat officially positions the film as the highest-grossing Nollywood movie of 2025 so far….

James Ransone, the American actor best known for his role as Ziggy Sobotka in the acclaimed HBO series The Wire, has died at the age of 46. The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner’s office confirmed that Ransone died by suicide on Friday in Los Angeles. His sudden passing has sent shockwaves through the entertainment industry…

American rapper Nicki Minaj has opened up about why she chose to publicly speak on the alleged persecution of Christians in Nigeria, highlighting her personal connection to the country and her concern over reports of attacks on worshippers. Minaj made the remarks during a surprise appearance at AmericaFest on Sunday when she responded to a…

Wiz Khalifa has been sentenced to nine months in prison by a Romanian court after admitting to smoking cannabis on stage during a music festival performance last year. The American rapper, whose real name is Thomaz Cameron Jibril, was convicted by the Constanța Court of Appeal over an incident that took place at the Beach,…