Nigeria Will Add 150 Megawatts of Electricity to Its National Grid
The Minister of Power, Mr Adebayo Adelabu has revealed that Nigeria is set to add 150 megawatts of electricity to its national grid before the end of the year 2024. The minister who made this known to newsmen after President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and President of the Federal Republic of Germany, Frank-Walter Steinmeier had a […]
President Tinubu Promises to Handle Return of Mali, Niger, Burkina Faso to ECOWAS
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has said the interest and welfare of the citizens in Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger remain priority for leaders of ECOWAS, assuring that wisdom and diplomacy will make the difference in reintegrating the countries into the commission. Receiving the President of Germany, Frank–Walter Steinmeier, in a State Visit at the Presidential […]
The Voice Season 26 Crowns a New Winner
The finalists of Season 26 of The Voice included Sofronio Vasquez, Shye, Jeremy Beloate, Sydney Sterlace, and Danny Joseph. Sofronio Vasquez emerged victorious as the champion of Season 26 during the finale on Tuesday, Dec. 10, marking a significant achievement for coach Michael BublĂ© in his debut season on the show. Overcome with emotion, Vasquez […]
Nigeria’s Fashion Industry Generates ₦2 Trillion Annually
Former Nigeria’s Minister of Information, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, has said the fashion industry generates two trillion naira annually and remains a vital part of Nigeria’s cultural fabrics. The former minister who delivered a keynote address at the hybrid edition of the 10th annual Pan African Music Fashion Runway and the Game Changer Africa Acknowledgement (The […]
French Military Begin Withdrawal From Chad
France has started withdrawing its military from Chad, with the departure of two warplanes that were based in the capital N’Djamena. This comes two weeks after Chad said it was ending its defence cooperation pact with Paris. According to France Army spokesperson, Colonel Guillaume Vernet, the move marks the beginning of the return of French equipment stationed […]
Cynthia Erivo And Grande Among Golden Globe Nominees
British actress Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande are among the stars who have scored nominations for the Golden Globes, as the Hollywood award season kicks off in earnest. Erivo is shortlisted for best female actor in a comedy or musical for her role as Elphaba in the hit film Wicked, while co-star Grande is in […]
The President of Germany to Arrive Nigeria Today
The President of Germany, Frank-Walter Steinmeier is set to arrive in Nigeria today December 10, 2024 and stay until December 12, 2024. The German Embassy said in a statement yesterday that while in Abuja, President Steinmeier will meet with President Bola Tinubu, as well as with the President of the Commission of Economic Community of […]
Flamingos Head Coach Calls Up 25 Players To Camp For WAFU B U-17 Girls’ Cup
Flamingos Head Coach, Bankole Olowookere, has called 25 players to the camp of Nigeria’s U-17 women national team, ahead of the WAFU B U17 Girls’ Cup competition. Among those called up are midfielder ShakiratMoshood, goalkeeper Christiana Uzoma, defenders Taiwo Adegoke, Jumai Adebayo and Prisca Nwachukwu, midfielder Farida Abdulwahab, and forwards Harmony Chidi, Peace Effiong and […]
Namibia Elects First Female President In Disputed Poll
Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, from the governing South West Africa People’s Organisation (Swapo), has been voted in as Namibia’s first female president after last week’s disputed election. The electoral commission said she had won more than 57% of the votes cast, with her closest rival Panduleni Itula getting 26%. But following logistical problems and a three-day extension […]
Nigeria-South Africa Commits To Enhance Trade Ties, Tackle Illegal Mining
Nigeria and South Africa have reaffirmed their commitment to deepening their long-standing ties and strengthening economic integration. Speaking at the opening of the 11th session of the Nigeria-South Africa Bi-National Commission in Cape Town, President Bola Tinubu called for unity of purpose and the establishment of an Anti-illegal Mining group in Africa, to address the scourge of illegal […]