FG launch Electronic Verification Management System for military retirees
The Federal Government has launched an Electronic Verification Management System for military retirees. The system will replace the Military Pensions Board’s traditional physical verification process for veterans to access their pensions, gratuities, and other benefits. The introduction of the electronic system is a response to retirees’ complaints about the cumbersome physical verification process, particularly challenging […]
Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger Discuss New Confederation After ECOWAS Exit
Ministers from Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger met in the Burkinabe capital on Thursday to discuss creating a confederation. Foreign ministers of the three nations backed the creation of a confederation as part of a long-term goal of uniting the West African neighbours within a federation, at a meeting in December in the Malian capital […]
Kylian Mbappe to leave PSG at the End of the Season
France striker Kylian Mbappe has told Paris St-Germain he intends to leave the club at the end of the season. The 25-year-old’s deal with the Ligue 1 champions is scheduled to expire and he has been heavily linked with a move to Real Madrid. Mbappe’s future was the subject of a major stand-off with PSG […]
Super Eagles of Nigeria Move 14 Places Up In FIFA Ranking, now 3rd in Africa
The Super Eagles are now 14 places higher in the latest FIFA ranking following a great showing at the just-concluded 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). The latest move makes the Super Eagles Africa’s number three team only behind Morocco (who are 12th) and Senegal, who are ranked 17th. Nigeria displaced Egypt, Tunisia, and Algeria, […]
The 20th edition of the Africa Movie Academy Awards will take place.
The 20th edition of the Africa Movie Academy Awards (AMAA), which honours and showcases accomplishments in the African film industry, is now taking submissions. In a news release, AFA board member and designated chair Raymond Anyiam-Osigwe stated that the event this year would honour the late founder Peace Anyiam-Osigwe as well as the contributions the […]
2024 Actors Guild of Nigeria International Festival will be held in Los Angeles
The 2024 Actors Guild of Nigeria International Festival will be held in Los Angeles, California. This year’s edition will be held between August 8-10, 2024, with the theme “The Actors Marketplace (TAMP).” Now in its second year, the Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN) confirmed the news in a new report which cited its president, Emeka […]
LASTMA to prosecute Film, Skit Makers for Uniform Abuse
The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) says skits or filmmakers caught using its uniform or affiliated colour, kits, and accouterments without any authorisation from the government will be prosecuted. The General Manager of the agency, Olalekan Bakare-Oki, who made this known via a statement on Thursday, frowned at the demeaning manner in which movie […]
Senate Sets Up Constitution Review Committee
The Nigerian Senate has announced members of the constitution amendment committee to be chaired by the Deputy Senate President, Jibril Barau, with the Senate leader, Bamidele Opeyemi as the Vice Chairman. Announcing the committee at plenary, the Senate President noted that the 1999 constitution needs a major review, while he asked his deputy to invite […]
We won’t rejoin ECOWAS, release BazoumÂ
General Abdourahamane Tchiani, leader of the military junta in Niger Republic, has declared that none of the three Sahel countries, including Niger, Mali, and Burkina Faso, which recently withdrew from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), have intentions of seeking re-admission to the regional bloc. In an interview with newsmen in Niamey, General […]
Manchester United approach Newcastle sporting director Dan Ashworth
Manchester United are planning to make a formal approach to Newcastle for sporting director Dan Ashworth. It is understood the Newcastle chief is top of Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s list to front up his new football operation at Old Trafford, although no formal approach has yet been made. Newcastle would be reluctant to let Ashworth leave […]