Grammy-winning artist Burna Boy has offered some candid advice to fellow musicians, urging them not to get carried away by online popularity.

In a message shared via his Instagram Stories, Burna warned artists not to be fooled by Twitter polls or the support of Nigerian social media fans, pointing out that this virtual applause rarely translates into real-world success—especially when it comes to filling stadiums around the globe.

He emphasized that achieving a number one spot on streaming platforms in Nigeria shouldn’t be seen as the pinnacle of success. Instead, he encouraged artists to set bigger goals or consider having alternative business ventures.

His post read:

> “Dear artists,
Don’t let Twitter polls and Naija social media fans deceive you. They won’t fill up any stadium for you in any part of the world.
Your song being Number 1 on any streaming platform in Nigeria is not something to celebrate. Aim higher or do other businesses on the side. I type with love. No sign of aw.”

In a similar vein, singer Spyro also had a message for upcoming acts. He advised that signing to a major label or linking up with a top artist is no guarantee of success. According to Spyro, having a “failure mentality”—where one expects everything to be handed to them—will only lead to amplified failure, no matter how big the platform.

He stressed the importance of diligence and hard work, stating that talent alone isn’t enough. Spyro urged emerging artists to stop chasing fantasies and start putting in real effort to build their careers.

In a bold and spirited acceptance speech after emerging as the APC governorship flag bearer in Anambra State, Nicholas Ukachukwu declared his confidence in delivering victory for the party.

He didn’t shy away from his political influence either:
“Nobody has ever won the governorship of Anambra without my support—it has never happened before,” he said, adding that while he once played the role of a political godfather, he now sees himself as “the father of the father.”

With the APC looking to make serious inroads in Anambra, Ukachukwu’s statement signals both ambition and authority ahead of the 2025 gubernatorial race.

Nigeria’s Minister of Education, Olatunji Alausa, has suggested extending the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) programme from one year to two years.

During a courtesy visit by the new NYSC Director-General, Brigadier General Olakunle Nafiu, at his office in Abuja on Friday, the minister praised the scheme’s leadership and recent digital reforms. He noted that the digitisation of NYSC processes has significantly curbed certificate racketeering and forgery.

Alausa also touched on the ongoing debate surrounding the exemption of part-time Ordinary National Diploma (OND) graduates from the NYSC scheme.

Pushing for reform, the minister advocated an expansion of the NYSC Skill Acquisition and Entrepreneurship Development (SAED) programme, suggesting that a two-year service would better equip corps members to become job creators and contribute more meaningfully to national development.

“You have done so well as an organisation,” he said. “Let NYSC give young Nigerians more opportunities to become job creators and meet the country’s needs.”

In response, Brigadier General Nafiu appreciated the minister’s support and contributions to the scheme’s progress. He also called for the establishment of a comprehensive database to track Nigerian youths who study abroad, in a bid to ensure proper documentation and engagement of graduates returning from foreign institutions.