Popular Afrobeats artist, Orezi, has finally broken his silence on why he’s been missing from the Nigerian music scene in recent years. Known for his hit track Ogede, the singer opened up during a candid interview on Hip TV’s Trending, where he reflected on the personal decisions that led to his fade from the limelight. Eyes Of Lagos reports,
Orezi revealed that a drop in ambition and a taste for comfort contributed significantly to his slowdown. According to him, the hunger that once drove his rise to fame gradually fizzled out as he prioritized enjoyment over career progression.
“I lost my competitive edge. I got too comfortable, always on vacation and enjoying life. That fire, that ambition—it just wasn’t there anymore. And once you step out of the race, it’s hard to keep up,” he admitted.
The Shoki hitmaker also highlighted how crucial consistency and competitiveness are in sustaining a music career, drawing comparisons to Afrobeats superstar Davido. Despite already securing global fame and wealth, Davido’s relentless drive continues to set him apart.
“Look at Davido—he’s already on top, but he still grinds like an up-and-comer. That hustle keeps him consistent. That’s the difference,” Orezi explained.
His honesty sheds light on a side of fame that many fans rarely see—the emotional and mental grind behind the music. It’s a reminder that beyond talent, staying relevant requires continuous effort, hunger, and resilience.
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Senator Adams Oshiomhole has shifted the question on the trending mass defection of politicians to former President Alhaji Atiku Abubakar.
According to the Edo born politician, the best person who can write a book on why people decamp from their political parties to another should be Atiku.
He noted that the former vice president and 2023 presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, left the PDP as a sitting vice president.
Speaking on Channels Television, Oshiomhole was reacting to the question of mass defection of politicians to the APC.
Some Nigerians have expressed surprise seeing the governor of Delta State joining the APC.
He said, “I’m speaking to you as somebody who has been governor, who knows that this is a possibility, that they can win election without joining the APC, absolutely.
“I ran my election as opposition, two times. In 2007, the PDP rigged me out. I went to court. I fought them and I won.
“And in 2012 I went for a rerun, and I won. So I understand the meaning of opposition. The point is, if you are in a place, even the Nigerian constitution recognizes, if your party is in tatters, the time you should have spent on state matters, you are spending the time on party matters, rather [move].
“But let me remind you that those who started defection, the man the most popular one in the history of Nigeria, is His Excellency, Atiku Abubakar, when as a sitting Vice president of Nigeria he decamped from PDP to ACN, which is now part of APC.
“Was he coerced by ACN that were then led by Bola Tinubu, a non-state person as of that time?
“So that we had to settle all this argument about whether there is cohesion or no cohesion, was Atiku Abubakar coerced by Tinubu to come and join ACN?
“I was governor in ACN; so I am familiar with the issue in the ACN. Atiku left Obasanjo in PDP to come and pick our ticket and run as president.
“Now, did we force him or coerce him to leave our party and
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Popular Afrobeats artist, Orezi, has finally broken his silence on why he’s been missing from the Nigerian music scene in recent years. Known for his hit track Ogede, the singer opened up during a candid interview on Hip TV’s Trending, where he reflected on the personal decisions that led to his fade from the limelight. Eyes Of Lagos reports,
Orezi revealed that a drop in ambition and a taste for comfort contributed significantly to his slowdown. According to him, the hunger that once drove his rise to fame gradually fizzled out as he prioritized enjoyment over career progression.
“I lost my competitive edge. I got too comfortable, always on vacation and enjoying life. That fire, that ambition—it just wasn’t there anymore. And once you step out of the race, it’s hard to keep up,” he admitted.
The Shoki hitmaker also highlighted how crucial consistency and competitiveness are in sustaining a music career, drawing comparisons to Afrobeats superstar Davido. Despite already securing global fame and wealth, Davido’s relentless drive continues to set him apart.
“Look at Davido—he’s already on top, but he still grinds like an up-and-comer. That hustle keeps him consistent. That’s the difference,” Orezi explained.
His honesty sheds light on a side of fame that many fans rarely see—the emotional and mental grind behind the music. It’s a reminder that beyond talent, staying relevant requires continuous effort, hunger, and resilience.
Could this revelation signal a
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A former Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, has narrated how he worked with the ex-governor of Jigawa State, Sule Lamido, to work against the second-term ambition of Goodluck Jonathan.
Speaking at the book launch by Lamido, the former Rivers State governor said there were quite a number of times when they both disagreed on political issues.
According to Amaechi, at the beginning of his friendship with Lamido, he (Amaechi) had thought that the former Jigawa governor was as radical as he is.
Both Amaechi and Lamido were in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) before the buildup of the 2015 general election.
Amaechi, however, left the PDP for the All Progressives Congress (APC), which later won the presidential poll with Muhammadu Buhari as its candidate.
Highlighting some of the incidents that took place at that time, Amaechi said, “We had our bad times that we disagreed, I made the mistake of assuming that he was as radical as I was, so he was one of the governors I clung to when it came to radical decisions.”
He further stated that one of the incidents that severed their political relationship was when they planned to work against Jonathan during the 2015 poll.
“And I will tell you one of the reasons, there were several things that happened in the course of our friendship. The last one before we broke ranks was that we agreed, all of us agreed to go against President Goodluck Jonathan.
“And we formed a committee, governors and all that. At the end of the day, he (Lamido) was to find a new party called the SDP.
“We said if we go to the new
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Oshiomhole added that having an aligned legislature is not unusual in democratic societies, citing the United States as an example.
“The US celebrates when a president has control of both the Congress and the Senate. Every government wants that because democracy, in a sense, is not only a means to an end — it is an end in itself.
“The right to contribute and the freedom to express yourself are part of what defines democracy, not just the number of parties represented,” he argued.
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A New Jersey-based Nigerian woman, Bolaj Bolarinwa, has been sentenced to 45 months in US prison for forced labor and other crimes related to her coercive scheme to compel two victims to perform domestic labor and childcare in her home.
The United State Department of Justice announced this in a statement on Friday, May 9, 2025.
Bolarinwa, 51, of Moorestown, previously was found guilty of two counts of forced labor, one count of alien harboring for financial gain and two counts of document servitude following a two-week trial before U.S. District Judge Karen M. Williams in Camden federal court. Judge Williams imposed the sentence today in Camden federal co
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Over 300 Nigerians, Army Personnel Killed In North-East By Boko Haram In Five-Week Resurgence, Says Report
Over 300 people, including more than 100 military personnel and 200 civilians, were killed by Boko Haram insurgents within five weeks, according to a new report by research experts at Nextier SPD.
The findings, published in the latest Nextier SPD Policy Weekly and titled “Re-thinking Nigeria’s Counterinsurgency Strategy: The Aftermath of the Boko Haram Resurgence,” raise urgent concerns about the effectiveness of Nigeria’s current military-led strategy in the face of renewed extremist violence.
Authored by Dr. Ndu Nwokolo, Managing Partner at Nextier, and Dr. Chibuike Njoku, an Associate Consultant, the report highlights the increasing frequency and deadliness of attacks between November 2024 and April 2025, with January 2025 alone accounting for 92 deaths despite an average number of recorded incidents.
In total, 252 terrorist attacks were documented during the six-month period, with Boko Haram factions — Jama’atu Ahlis Sunna Lidda’awati wal-Jihad (JAS) and Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) — employing more sophisticated tactics, including the use of improvised explosive devices, ambushes on military convoys, and raids on internally displaced persons (IDP) camps.
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ActionAid knocks FG over partial remittance of subsidy removal gains
By : Oliwe Anthony
There are indications that cargo of Nigeria’s newest crude blend, Obodo, has been loaded and is possibly en route to Germany, according to market sources.
Amid rising poverty and fiscal crisis, ActionAid Nigeria has criticised the Federal Government over the delay and partial remittance of fuel subsidy removal gains by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL).
The Suezmax tanker, Atlanta Spirit, lifted the cargo on April 25 from the Tamara Tokoni Floating Production, Storage and Offloading (FPSO) vessel, tracking data from Kpler shows.
Argus reported that Nigerian energy firm, Oando, which marketed the cargo, reportedly sold it to an undisclosed buyer, traders familiar with the matter said.
A source at NNPCL disclosed that the shipment might be destined for Wilhelmshaven, a key North Sea port in Germany. Obodo is a medium-sweet crude with an American Petroleum Institute (API) gravity of 27.65° and an ultra-low sulphur content of 0.05 per cent, according to a crude assay reviewed by Argus. Information on Obodo’s current production levels is yet to be made public.
The grade is being produced by Nigerian independent firm, Continental Oil and Gas, from the onshore Oil Mining Lease (OML) 150 in the Niger Delta. Its introduction follows the recent revival of similar medium sweet crudes such as Utapate, which NNPCL restarted in 2024, and Nembe, launched a year earlier.
Obodo is expected to appeal to European refiners, particularly as Nigeria’s other medium sweet grades, including Forcados, Escravos and Bonga have predominantly been shipped to Europe, which remains the largest market for Nigerian crude.
Speaking at the Argus European Crude Conference in London, Managing Director of NNPC Exploration and Production Limited (NEPL), Nicholas Foucart, hailed the development as a major milestone for the Nigerian oil sector, stating it would boost both export
volumes and revenue.
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The Central Bank of Nigeria has finally dismantled the longstanding obstacles that have kept millions of Nigerians in diaspora disconnected from their homeland's financial system. With the launch of the Non-Resident Bank Verification Number (NRBVN), yesterday in Abuja, the CBN has systematically eliminated barriers that once restrained Nigerians abroad from making seamless and cost-effective financial transactions to Nigeria. This transformative initiative is already eliciting much excitement from Nigerians living abroad as a dream come true. Now they can make transactions from anywhere in the world as if they’re right in Nigeria.
1. Mandatory physical presence for banking services
The Barrier: Previously, Nigerians abroad had to physically travel to Nigeria just to open accounts, update information, or complete basic banking tasks.
CBN's Solution: The NRBVN has eliminated this requirement entirely, allowing complete digital verification from anywhere in the world.
What This Means For You: No more expensive flights home just to handle banking matters. As CBN Governor Olayemi Cardoso highlighted at the NRBVN launch, this removes "considerable costs in terms of time and financial resources, especially for individuals residing in remote locations." Your financial connection to Nigeria is now independent of your physical location.
2. Limited access to Nigerian financial institutions
The Barrier : Distance created an insurmountable wall between diaspora Nigerians and Nigerian banks, restricting their ability to fully participate in the financial system.
CBN's Solution : A comprehensive digital platform that connects Nigerians abroad directly to the entire banking ecosystem.
What This Means For You : You can now open and manage accounts, conduct transactions, and access the full range of services from your phone or computer. The new platform creates what Governor Cardoso calls a "single digital gateway" that enables "seamless access to banking services" for all Nigerians, regardless of where they live.
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Over 300 Nigerians, Army Personnel Killed In North-East By Boko Haram In Five-Week Resurgence, Says Report
Over 300 people, including more than 100 military personnel and 200 civilians, were killed by Boko Haram insurgents within five weeks, according to a new report by research experts at Nextier SPD.
The findings, published in the latest Nextier SPD Policy Weekly and titled “Re-thinking Nigeria’s Counterinsurgency Strategy: The Aftermath of the Boko Haram Resurgence,” raise urgent concerns about the effectiveness of Nigeria’s current military-led strategy in the face of renewed extremist violence.
Authored by Dr. Ndu Nwokolo, Managing Partner at Nextier, and Dr. Chibuike Njoku, an Associate Consultant, the report highlights the increasing frequency and deadliness of attacks between November 2024 and April 2025, with January 2025 alone accounting for 92 deaths despite an average number of recorded incidents.
In total, 252 terrorist attacks were documented during the six-month period, with Boko Haram factions — Jama’atu Ahlis Sunna Lidda’awati wal-Jihad (JAS) and Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) — employing more sophisticated tactics, including the use of improvised explosive devices, ambushes on military convoys, and raids on internally displaced persons (IDP) camps.
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