Lagos Lays Foundation Stone For New Alaba-Rago Transnational Market
Lagos State Government says the ground breaking ceremony for the redevelopment and revitalisation of Alaba Rago Transnational Market is aimed at fostering socio-economic growth in the state. Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu who was represented by his Special Adviser on Enterprise Geographic Information Service and Urban Development, Dr. Olajide Babatunde, said his administration is dedicated to rebuilding the […]
President Tinubu Celebrates Port Harcourt Refinery Revival
President Bola Tinubu has extended his heartfelt congratulations to the Nigeria National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) on the successful revitalisation of the Port Harcourt refinery, marked by the official commencement of petroleum product loading on Tuesday. A statement by Special Adviser to the President (Information & Strategy), Bayo Onanuga, said the president acknowledged the pivotal […]
Drake Sues UMG and Spotify Over Kendrick Lamar’s Hit Song ‘Not Like Us’
Canadian rapper Drake has taken legal action against his record label, Universal Music Group (UMG), and music streaming giant Spotify, accusing them of unethical practices to promote Kendrick Lamar’s hit single Not Like Us. The lawsuit, filed on November 25, 2024, marks a dramatic escalation in the long-standing rap rivalry between Drake and Lamar. Allegations […]
Tyla Takes the Lead in 2024 Billboard Music Awards
South African superstar Tyla has cemented her dominance in the global music scene by receiving the most nominations in the Top Afrobeats Song category at the 2024 Billboard Music Awards. She leads the category with three entries, all singles from her critically acclaimed debut studio album, Tyla, released on March 22, 2024. The nominated tracks—”Water”, […]
Mohamed Salah Casts Doubt On Liverpool Future
Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah says he is “disappointed” by the club’s failure to offer him a new contract – and looks more likely to leave than stay. The 32-year-old, Liverpool’s top scorer this season with 12 goals in all competitions, is out of contract at the end of the season. Salah scored twice in the […]
Israel and Lebanon Near 60-Day Ceasefire Deal Amid Key Talks
Israel and Lebanon appear to be close to a ceasefire deal, with the Israeli cabinet set to meet today to discuss it, Israeli and US officials say. A 60-day truce is being proposed to end fighting between Israel and the Iranian-backed Lebanese militia Hezbollah. It is said to include the withdrawal of Israeli forces from […]
Lagos 2025 Budget Scales Second Reading
The Lagos State House of Assembly on Monday debated the 2025 appropriation bill of N3.005 trillion presented to the lawmakers by Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu last Thursday. Speaker Mudashiru Obasa, who presided over the plenary, committed the bill to a joint committee on appropriation and finance for review with a mandate to report back in one […]
Speaker, Other Lawmakers March Against All Forms of VAW
In a bid to end all forms of violence against women in Nigeria, the House of Representatives today marched from the National Assembly Complex to the Nigeria Police Force Headquarters. Speaking at the event, Speaker Abbas noted that women die from violence every ten minutes, across the world and promised that the National Assembly, particularly […]
Phyna Bounced Out From Lagos Restaurant Over Indecent Dressing
Reality TV star Phyna shared on her X (formerly Twitter) page how she was denied entry to Cali, a Lagos restaurant, for being “indecently dressed.” Phyna, dressed in a revealing black jumpsuit and burgundy afro wig, posted a clip showing her outfit and laughed off the incident with fans. She wrote, “So I went to […]
Malian Junta Appoints Major General Maiga as New Prime Minister
Mali junta has appointed Major General Abdoulaye Maiga as the new Prime Minister. This comes a day after the junta sacked civilian premier, Choguel Maiga, following his criticism of the military leadership on transition to civilian rule. The new Prime Minister had previously served as the government’s spokesman. Mali, plagued by jihadist and separatist violence, […]
