FG – MTN Donates N1bn, 4600 Digital Devices
Vice President Kashim Shettima has lauded the donation of N1 billion to the Federal Government’s Food Support Programme and 4,600 units of digital devices for distribution to schools by telecommunications giant, MTN Nigeria. He said the gesture by the telecommunications outfit towards the government’s efforts in addressing hardship in the country is worthy of emulation […]
President Tinubu Directs The Crack Down On Illegal Miners
President Bola Tinubu has directed security agencies to intensify efforts to crack down on illegal miners across the country. The President gave the directive while receiving a presentation titled, ‘Harnessing the Mining Industry for Enhanced National Security and Development: Strategic Options for Nigeria by 2035,’ by Course 32 participants of the National Defence College (NDC) […]
Taylor Swift Upcoming Concert In Vienna Cancelled
Three upcoming Taylor Swift concerts in Vienna have been cancelled following a possible security threat. The shows, part of Swift’s Eras tour, had been due to take place on today, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday at the Ernst Happel Stadium. Yesterday, two people were arrested on suspicion of planning Islamist attacks on large events in the […]
Gallant D’Tigress lost 88-74 to USA in Paris Olympics Games
Nigeria’s senior women’s basketball team, D’Tigress, crashed out of the 2024 Olympic Games after losing 88-74 to the United States of America in the quarterfinals of the women’s basketball event last night The team became the first African side – male or female – to reach the quarter-finals of an Olympic Games by beating Canada […]
NIS Suspends Officer for Soliciting Bribe, Second in One Months
The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has suspended OKPRAVERO C. UFUOMA, an officer at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, for soliciting financial gratification from a traveler. The Comptroller General Kemi Nandap in a statement condemned the misconduct, saying it undermines ongoing reforms and doesn’t reflect NIS values. She assured the public that NIS is committed to […]
MTV VMAs Nominations Of The 2024 Edition
Organisers of the MTV Video Music Awards have announced the nominations of the 2024 edition and Nigerian stars are well represented in the Best Afrobeats category. Burna Boy’s ‘City Boy,’ Tems’ ‘Love Me Jeje,’ and Ayra Starr’s ‘Last Heartbreak Song’ feat Giveon earned nominations. Pheelz earned a nomination in the Best Afrobeats category courtesy of […]
Bobrisky Freed After Serving Four Months In Prison
Controversial Nigerian crossdresser, Bobrisky is now free after serving over 4 months in prison at the Kirikiri Correctional Center for abusing the naira. The social media celebrity, whose real name is Idris Okuneye, was seen leaving the facility this morning in a viral video. In a footage, Bobrisky was spotted inside a luxury car accompanied […]
Asake To Release Third Album ‘Lungu Boy’ on Friday August 9
Come Friday, August 9, Asake will release his third album entitled ‘Lungu Boy’. The 13-track album, which has a bonus track, will feature superstars like Wizkid, British rappers Central Cee and Stormzy, American superstar, Travis Scott, and Brazilian singer, Ludmila. It comes ahead of Asake’s upcoming ‘Lungu Boy’ tour which will include stops at the famous O2 Arena which he previously headlined in 2023 and the iconic […]
FG Vows to Clampdown on Protesters Hoisting Foreign Flags
The Nigerian Police have nabbed 30 #EndBadGovernanceInNigeria protesters hoisting Russian flags in Kano and other states. Force Public Relations Officer, Muyiwa Adejobi, who announced this today in Abuja at a press briefing, said one of the flag producers, identified as Ahmed Bello, was arrested with a large quantity of flags in Kano. He added that […]
President Tinubu – Stop Protests And Embrace DialogueÂ
President Bola Tinubu has urged the #EndBadGovernance protesters and organizers to suspend further demonstrations and engage in dialogue. President Tinubu who made the appeal in a nationwide broadcast on Sunday, expressed sorrow over lives lost and wanton destructions during the protests and called for an end to violence and citizens support of the government irrespective […]
