Nguema Takes Office as Gabon’s President After 94.85% Win
General Brice Oligui Nguema has been sworn in as president of Gabon after winning 94.85% of votes in the April 12 election. Nguema had seized power in a coup nearly two years ago, ending the Bongo dynasty’s 50-year rule. His inauguration at the weekend was attended by several African leaders, and he has vowed to […]
Oworonshoki Bridge Repairs Begin May 6, Last 110 Days
Lagosians and motorists are reminded of a 110-day emergency repair programme for the Oworonshoki/Third Axial Bridge, with focus on the bridge’s expansion joints. Scheduled to commence tomorrow Tuesday, May 6, 2025, and run through Tuesday, September 23, 2025, the Lagos State’s Ministry of Transportation says the repair works will be executed in eight phases, with […]
FG Suspends BEA Foreign Scholarship Programme for Five Years
The Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, has announced a five-year suspension of the Bilateral Education Agreement (BEA) programme, established through diplomatic partnerships, enabled Nigerian students to study in various countries, including China, Russia, Algeria, Hungary, Morocco, Egypt, and Serbia. The minister in a statement at the weekend, explained that the suspension after a comprehensive […]
Don Jazzy Trends with Surprise Cash Giveaways
Social media buzzed on Thursday as Nigerian music stars Don Jazzy (Michael Ajereh) and Shallipopi (Crown Uzama) thrilled fans with surprise cash giveaways worth millions of naira after a series of viral posts. The excitement began with a trending challenge on X.com urging users to tag one celebrity who could gift them ₦1 million. Responding […]
Portable Avoids Jail, Pays ₦30,000 Fine for Assault Conviction
Controversial musician, Portable, has escaped a jail term after opting for a N30,000 fine, following his three months’ imprisonment sentence slammed by the Ifo Magistrate Court in Ogun State for assaulting Emmanuel Oluwafemi in 2022. In his judgment, Chief Magistrate Babajide Ilo stated that the singer was found guilty on counts one and two. Portable was sentenced […]
Flying Eagles Edge Tunisia in U-20 AFCON Opener
Nigeria’s Flying Eagles began their campaign at the CAF U-20 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) on a flying note with a 1–0 victory over Tunisia in their opening Group B match late yesterday. The victory earns Nigeria three crucial points in Group B, as they will face Morocco in their next group match on Sunday […]
DR Congo Moves to Prosecute Kabila for Alleged M23 Support
Democratic Republic of Congo has launched a bid to strip former President Joseph Kabila of immunity so he can face trial on charges of supporting the M23 insurgency in the country’s east. Justice Minister, Constant Mutamba, said Kabila who enjoys immunity from prosecution as a senator for life, should return to Congo to face justice […]
Labour Seeks Retirement Age Hike, Arrears Payment
The organised Labour is demanding the upward review of retirement age for all categories of civil servants, as well as payment of all outstanding allowances, pensions and gratuities across the nation. Addressing workers at the May Day celebration in Eagle Square, Abuja, NLC National President, Joe Ajaero, said it was imperative to extend the revised […]
Maeve Reilly and Husband Grow Stronger After L.A. Wildfires
Maeve Reilly and her husband Zach Quittman have faced a challenging start to married life. Just seven months after tying the knot, the couple lost their home in the devastating L.A. wildfires earlier this year. Despite the hardship, Reilly shared that the experience has brought them even closer together. “It’s been a unique beginning to […]
Davido, Chris Brown Set for Joint Tour and 2026 EP
Davido has confirmed that he will be going on a joint tour with American R&B star, Chris Brown, and he will be performing on Chris’s Breezy Bowl tour. In a recent interview, Davido also spoke of plans to put out a joint EP in 2026 with Chris Brown. He explained that the delay in putting out the album […]
