Afro-house singing sensation Niniola Apata announced the death of her husband, Michael Ndika, on Instagram. The circumstances of his death were not disclosed.

Afro-house singing sensation Niniola Apata announced the death of her husband, Michael Ndika, on Instagram. The circumstances of his death were not disclosed.

Rihanna is nominated for the first ever BET Awards 'Fashion Vanguard Award' this year.

Rihanna is nominated for the first ever BET Awards 'Fashion Vanguard Award' this year.

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TROOPS THWART TERRORIST ATTACK, ARREST SUSPECTS, RESCUE VICTIMS IN SUSTAINED NORTH EAST OPERATIONS

Troops of the Joint Task Force ( North East) , Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK), have recorded significant operational successes across the theatre, including the thwarting of a major terrorist attack, arrest of suspected collaborators, rescue of kidnapped victims, and surrender of terrorist associates. In a major development, troops of OPHK deployed at Forward Operating Base (FOB) Gajibo successfully thwarted a coordinated attack by a large number of suspected Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists mounted on motorcycles and armed with support weapons. The terrorists were detected as they advanced towards the town from multiple directions. Troops responded swiftly with heavy firepower, including mortar engagements, forcing the attackers to withdraw in disarray. Subsequent exploitation led to the recovery of ammunition and combat accessories. No casualties were recorded among troops. In related operations, troops of OPHK in conjunction with the Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF) operatives arrested two suspected Boko Haram collaborators in Gubio town. The suspects, both cattle rearers, are currently in custody and undergoing further investigation. Similarly, troops, acting on credible intelligence obtained from a surrendered terrorist associate, arrested a suspected logistics supplier identified as Umar Ahmadu in Gwoza. The suspect reportedly confessed to supplying items to terrorists on multiple occasions and is currently under interrogation. Earlier, a 17-year-old family member of a terrorist surrendered to troops along the Gwoza–Limankara axis after escaping from a terrorist enclave in the Mandara Mountains. Preliminary findings indicate that sustained military pressure and lack of basic necessities within the enclave contributed to his decision to surrender. Further demonstrating operational effectiveness, troops of OPHK intercepted and rescued two male victims who had been kidnapped from Mafa town. The victims, who escaped from captivity under poor visibility conditions, have been handed over for further medical evaluation and necessary action. These coordinated operations highlight the sustained pressure being mounted on terrorist elements, targeting their mobility, logistics networks, and support structures. It is important to state that troops continue to maintain high vigilance and an aggressive operational posture to forestall any threat within the theatre of OPHK. The Joint Task Force reassures the public of its unwavering commitment to sustaining ongoing operations aimed at defeating terrorism and restoring lasting security, peace and economic stability across the North East region. SANI UBA Lieutenant Colonel Media Information Officer Headquarters Joint Task Force (North East) Operation HADIN KAI 19 May, 2026

Hearing you on phone with your little boyfriend disregarding my name ‘’sucks’- Toke blasts Sandra Edoho

Media personality, Toke Makinwa, has slammed Sandra Edoho, the estranged wife of media personality, Frank Edoho, over comments she made in a viral conversation recording between her and her alleged lover, singer Chike. In the now viral audio recording, Chike had expressed fears that the news of their affair may adversely affect his business as a singer because most of his clients were married people. In a bid to dispel his fear, Sandra who runs an interior decor business, referred to a public clash she had with Toke in 2019 in which Toke called her out for a ‘poorly done interior decoration job’ she did for her house (Read here, here and here) and how instead of the call out affecting her business negatively, it brought in a major client her way. According to her, she got more followers during her clash with Toke and she mentioned it was at the same time she followed Chike on social media after he left a comment praising her work. Toke felt Sandra’s comments about her to her ‘’little boyfriend’ were disrespectful and she came on social media to slam Sandra.

Afrobeats songs that has ever cracked into the United States 🇺🇸 Overall Radio 📻 Top 100:

1. Rema & Selena Gomez — Calm Down 2. Tyla — Water 6. Wizkid f/Tems — Essence 12. Ckay — Love Nwantiti 24. Tems — Free Mind 24. Tyla — CHANEL 27. Burna boy — Last Last 28. Fireboy & Ed Sheeran — Peru 33. Moliy — Shake It To The Max 33. Burna boy — Sittin’ On Top Of The World 43. Wizkid f/Justin Bieber & Tems — Essence 46. Tyla — Push 2 Start 69. Tems — What You Need [NP] 74. Pheelz & BNXN — Finesse

African Artists nominated at the BET AWARDS, 2026 Wizkid and Asake Tems x3 Tyla x2

African Artists nominated at the BET AWARDS, 2026 Wizkid and Asake Tems x3 Tyla x2

Dave & Tems "Raindance" has been nominated for “Viewer's Choice” at the 2026 BET Awards 🏆🔥

Dave & Tems "Raindance" has been nominated for “Viewer's Choice” at the 2026 BET Awards 🏆🔥

Celebrating a landmark moment in hip-hop history! ... 28 years ago today, DMX released his legendary debut album, "It's Dark and Hell Is Hot." WHERE WERE YOU WHEN YOU FIRST HEARD DMX

Celebrating a landmark moment in hip-hop history! ... 28 years ago today, DMX released his legendary debut album, "It's Dark and Hell Is Hot." WHERE WERE YOU WHEN YOU FIRST HEARD DMX

🚨 Joé Dwèt Filé & Burna Boy’s “4 Kampé II” has been certified GOLD in France 🤩🔥 — It becomes Burna Boy’s 16TH song to achieve the milestone in the region (the most for any Nigerian act) 💪🏽

🚨 Joé Dwèt Filé & Burna Boy’s “4 Kampé II” has been certified GOLD in France 🤩🔥 — It becomes Burna Boy’s 16TH song to achieve the milestone in the region (the most for any Nigerian act) 💪🏽