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A new dispute appears to be unfolding in Nigeria’s vibrant music industry following reports of a confrontation involving Burna Boy, his entourage, and DJ Tunez at Obi’s house in Lagos.   RoundReports learnt that the incident came to public attention after a video circulated online showing a heated exchange at the popular venue.  The clip, widely shared across social media, allegedly features Burna Boy, members of his crew, and DJ Tunez, who is best known as Wizkid’s official disc jockey.  While the cause of the altercation remains uncertain, the footage has ignited fierce debate among fans.   DJ Tunez later took to X (formerly Twitter) to claim he was struck from behind during the encounter.  His post read: “ FIRST OFF… YOU HIT ME IN THE BACK OF MY HEAD WITHOUT ME LOOKING! THAT’S SOME SUCKA SHIT MY BOY! ” The statement quickly went viral, drawing strong reactions across the Afrobeats community.   As discussions intensified, another clip surfa...

Thousands of youths and civil society groups on Wednesday staged a protest outside the Abuja office of former President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan, calling on him to contest the 2027 presidential election. RoundReports understands that the demonstrators, operating under the banner of the Coalition for Goodluck Jonathan, converged on Taraba Close near Tanganyika Street. The procession stretched through the Farmers Market axis to IBB Way, caused notable disruption to early morning traffic in the area. Chanting and dancing to popular Nigerian songs, protesters held placards with messages including “ GEJ: Nigeria is dying, save it! ,” “ GEJ, Nigerian youths break the medicine wey dem do you ,” and “ GEJ, if you no run, we quench .” Led by the coalition’s national president, Dr Tom Ohikere, the group waited for more than three hours for the former president to arrive, however, reports said that Jonathan did not appear. Speaking to journalists, Ohikere said the call for Jonathan’s return follo...

A dismissed Nigerian soldier, Rotimi Olamilekan, popularly known as Soja Boi, has challenged the Nigerian Army to publish its payroll. Olamilekan released bank transaction alerts he said showed that rank-and-file personnel earn modest wages and often buy their own protective equipment. The former lance corporal with service number 18NA/77/1009, made the claims in a video posted on Tuesday, hours after the Army dismissed his earlier allegations as false and misleading. “ I am not trying to spoil the Nigerian Army’s image I am just speaking the facts, and I will be backing them with evidence ,” he said. In the footage, Olamilekan displayed three bank alerts he said were payments received during his service.  One alert, dated 2 February 2026, showed a credit of N112,061.59 with a narration referencing “ NIC-ARMY AC ,” which he identified as his monthly salary. A second alert, dated 4 February 2026, showed a N20,000 credit, which he described as a “ grumbling allowance .” READ ALSO : D...

The leadership of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Kaduna State has accused the Federal Government of mounting a politically driven campaign against former governor Nasir El-Rufai and other opposition figures. Speaking at a press briefing in Kaduna on Monday, party officials alleged a pattern of harassment and intimidation aimed at weakening opposition voices, warning that such actions could damage democratic norms and public confidence in governance. A senior party figure, Prof Sani Bello, who read the statement on behalf of the ADC, said recent developments point to what he described as a sustained abuse of state institutions, alongside disregard for due process. The party maintained that steps taken against El-Rufai, now a prominent opposition figure, were designed to diminish his political standing and influence nationally. READ ALSO : Opposition Accuses Tinubu of Shrinking Nigeria’s Democracy It further alleged the politicisation of federal agencies, naming the Independent...

United States (US) President, Donald Trump has declared a two-week ceasefire with Iran after Tehran agreed to reopen the Strait of Hormuz under a Pakistan-brokered peace plan.   Trump revealed the breakthrough late last night on his Truth Social platform, saying he would suspend military strikes after receiving assurances from Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif that Iran would comply with the deal.   Trump said Iran had submitted a ten-point proposal aimed at ending the war, describing it as a " workable basis " for long-term peace.  He added that Washington had already " met and exceeded all military objectives " and was now close to finalising a permanent settlement.   Trump said: " Based on conversations with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Field Marshal Asim Munir, of Pakistan, and wherein they requested that I hold off the destructive force being sent tonight to Iran, and subject to the Islamic Republic of Iran agreeing to the COMPLETE, IM...

Florida Governor, Ron DeSantis has signed into law a sweeping measure that bars state courts from applying foreign or religious laws, including Sharia law where they conflict with constitutional rights.   The legislation, known as HB 1471, also grants Florida new powers to independently designate and defund organisations it deems domestic terrorist groups.  DeSantis described the move at a press conference in Tampa as the “ strongest action ” taken by any state against both overt and “ stealth jihad .”   Civil liberties advocates, the Council on American-Islamic Relations-Florida (CAIR) labelled the law “ draconian ,” warning it undermines free speech, religious liberty and due process.  Executive Director Hiba Rahim argued the bill was “ agenda-driven ” and that the governor’s office was reportedly drafting the legislation itself.   According to reports, the measure follows federal action earlier this year when the US Treasury and State Departme...

Civil society groups and organised labour have accused the administration of Bola Tinubu of persistent constitutional and statutory violations in the management of Nigeria’s public finances, citing opaque budgeting, delayed fiscal frameworks and rising debt. At a joint press briefing in Abuja on Tuesday, the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) alongside several civil society organisations said federal revenue and expenditure processes have fallen short of legal requirements and public accountability standards. The groups, ActionAid Nigeria, Centre for Social Justice, Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre, Impact Bridge Africa and Plan International, criticised what they described as weak transparency, poor citizen participation, disregard for timelines in the federal budgeting process and a lack of clarity in debt management. They faulted the late submission of the 2026–2028 Medium-Term Expenditure Framework (MTEF), arguing that Section 14 of the Fiscal Responsibility Act requires the fr...

Nigeria’s democratic institutions are being steadily eroded under President Bola Tinubu, according to a statement issued by the opposition camp of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar. In the statement, Atiku’s Senior Special Assistant on Public Communication, Phrank Shaibu, accused the administration of deliberately narrowing Nigeria’s democratic space through an aggressive consolidation of power. Shaibu argued that with more than 30 state governors reportedly aligned with the ruling party, the expectation would be a more open political environment.  Instead, he claimed the country is experiencing increasing hostility towards opposition voices and genuine electoral competition. According to the statement, the federal government already enjoys extensive institutional advantages, including control of the security architecture, access to national resources and the benefits of incumbency, yet continues to display what Shaibu described as “ anxiety about the opposition and the Nigerian...

The Nigerian DJ Association (NDJ) has imposed a ban on all Burna Boy tracks following a reported clash with DJ Tunez at Obi’s House, a popular Afrobeats event in Lagos.   RoundReports learnt that the confrontation, which unfolded on Monday night, began as a heated exchange between the Grammy-winning artist and DJ Tunez before escalating into a physical altercation.  Witnesses claim members of Burna Boy’s entourage became involved, prompting bystanders to step in and restore calm.   While the precise cause of the dispute remains uncertain, speculation online has linked the incident to long-standing tensions within the Afrobeats scene, particularly DJ Tunez’s close ties to Wizkid, often compared to Burna Boy by fans.   In a statement released on Instagram, the NDJ condemned hostility within the industry and urged for greater unity and respect. The association stressed its commitment to equality among DJs, warning against discrimination of any kind. ...

Commuters along the Nyanya–Keffi Expressway in Abuja faced severe traffic disruption on Tuesday evening after strong winds damaged the Kugbo Bus Terminal, inaugurated just nine months ago by the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike.   According to viral photos, the roof of the terminal, which has yet to be put into operation, was torn off by the gusts, scattering debris across the busy highway.  The obstruction worsened congestion as workers were returning home, leaving vehicles stranded in long queues.   READ ALSO : Building Collapse Injures Seven in Abuja Witnesses said the collapse reignited questions about the resilience of public infrastructure in the capital.  RoundReports recalls that the incident comes only hours after Wike ordered the arrest of a developer over a separate building collapse in Jikwoyi. " Despite the lack of formal approval, the company proceeded with construction, leading to the eventual structural failure ....