Jessie J Denies Pregnancy Rumors, Teases New Music Release

Jessie J Denies Pregnancy Rumors, Teases New Music Release

American singer, Jessie J, has denied speculation that she’s pregnant with baby Number 2, saying she’s focused on releasing new music, which she’s been teasing since last October. She noted that while the “business side” of her music career has been rocky, she’s “manifesting” her upcoming album, which will be released sometime this year.  The […]

Obi Cubana to Launch Tricycle Assembly Plant in Ebonyi State

Obi Cubana to Launch Tricycle Assembly Plant in Ebonyi State

Renowned entrepreneur, Dr Obinna Iyiegbu, popularly known as “Obi Cubana”, has announced plans to inaugurate a tricycle assembly and sales plant in Ebonyi State. Iyiegbu, Chairman of Cubana Group of Companies, speaking to journalists after a meeting with Ebonyi Goveror, Francis Nwifuru, said his company aims to expand its business operations in Ebonyi due to […]

Blatter and Platini Win Second Court Victory in Fraud Case

Blatter and Platini Win Second Court Victory in Fraud Case

Sepp Blatter and Michel Platini emerged victorious in court once again yesterday, now holding a 2-0 lead in their trial outcomes against Swiss federal prosecutors. Once the most influential figures in football, former FIFA president Blatter and former UEFA president Platini were acquitted for the second time in a case that has spanned a decade. […]

UNILAG, French Embassy Strengthen Education and Research Ties

UNILAG, French Embassy Strengthen Education and Research Ties

The University of Lagos (UNILAG) says it seeks to solidify its bilateral relationship between the University and the Embassy of France in Education, Research and cultural exchange. Vice Chancellor, University of Lagos, Professor Folasade Ogunsola made this known when he played host to the French Ambassador to Nigeria, His Excellency, Marc Fonbaustier. Vice-Chancellor, Folasade Ogunsola […]

Russia and Ukraine Agree to Stop Military Strikes in Black Sea

Russia and Ukraine Agree to Stop Military Strikes in Black Sea

The United States says it has reached separate agreements with Ukraine and Russia to ensure safe navigation in the Black Sea and to implement a ban on attacks by the two countries on each other’s energy facilities. If implemented, the agreements would represent the clearest progress yet towards a wider ceasefire that Washington sees a […]

Nigeria Gives 3-Month Grace for Migrants to Regularize Status

Nigeria Gives 3-Month Grace for Migrants to Regularize Status

The Federal Government of Nigeria has announced a three-month grace period, starting May 1, 2025, for irregular migrants to regularize their status, after which a nationwide crackdown will commence on August 1, 2025. Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, who dislosed this yesterday during a meeting with the Nigerian Employers’ Consultative Association (NECA), emphasized the […]

Headies Awards 2025 Rescheduled to April 27

Headies Awards 2025 Rescheduled to April 27

The 17th edition of the Headies Awards has been moved from April 5 to April 27, 2025, due to unforeseen circumstances. In a statement, the Headies Academy apologised for any inconvenience caused by the date change and assured stakeholders that the ceremony would be an unforgettable evening of music, glamour and excitement. This year’s edition […]

Super Eagles Eye Win Against Zimbabwe in World Cup Qualifier

Super Eagles Eye Win Against Zimbabwe in World Cup Qualifier

The Super Eagles are expected to rise to nine points and be fully back into contention after today’s encounter in their 2026 World Cup qualifying matchday Six encounter against the Warriors of Zimbabwe, at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium in Uyo. General Secretary of the Nigeria Football Federation, Mohammed Sanusi, while calling on Nigerians to come […]

Chad Calls Sudanese Threat a “Declaration of War”

Chad Calls Sudanese Threat a "Declaration of War"

Chad has condemned a senior Sudanese general’s threat to target its airports, calling it a “declaration of war.” Its foreign ministry vowed to respond according to international law if a “square metre of Chadian territory is threatened”. The warning follows comments from Lt-Gen Yasir al-Atta, the deputy commander of Sudan’s army, who said the UAE […]

Tinubu Launches Nigerian Youth Academy

Tinubu Launches Nigerian Youth Academy

President Bola Tinubu has officially launched the Nigerian Youth Academy, aimed at empowering and supporting youth development in the country. Represented by the Vice President Kashim Shettima at the launch, which held at the Council Chambers of the Presidential Villa, in Abuja, President Tinubu said the Academy will focus on three key areas, namely education […]