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House of Reps. Speaker withdraws Counter Subversion Bill

House of Reps. Speaker withdraws Counter Subversion Bill

Following widespread public outcry, Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas, has withdrawn the Counter Subversion Bill, which prescribed 10-year jail term for anyone who refused to sing the reintroduced national anthem, ‘Nigeria, we hail thee‘. The speaker, in a statement signed by his Media Adviser, Musa Krishi, explained that his decision came after […]

Barack Obama: Nigerian Stars Feature In 2024 Summer Playlist

Barack Obama: Nigerian Stars Feature In 2024 Summer Playlist

The Ex-President of USA, Barack Obama has shared his 2024 summer playlist, showcasing the tracks that have been on heavy rotation for him this season. The former U.S. president describes his playlist as an “eclectic mix,” featuring different artists that reflect his broad musical tastes. With summer winding down, I wanted to share some songs that […]

Nigeria Athletes Begin Training for 2024 Paralympics

Nigeria Athletes Begin Training for 2024 Paralympics

24 Nigerian Paralympic athletes are set to represent the country at the 2024 Paralympic Games in France, scheduled for 28th August to 8th September. Nigeria will be represented in four sports at the 2024 Paralympics, namely: Para Athletics, Para Badminton, Para Powerlifting, and Para Table Tennis.  As they prepare to represent the nation in Paris, […]

Paris Olympics 2024 – USA Tops The Table With 126 Medal

Paris Olympics 2024 - USA Tops The Table With 126 Medal

Stars of sport, screen and music came together at the Paris 2024 closing ceremony to bring the 33rd Olympic Games to an end. Actor Tom Cruise descended from the roof of Stade de France to collect the Olympic flag as part of the handover to the American city of Los Angeles, which will host the […]

FG – MTN Donates N1bn, 4600 Digital Devices

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 […]

Bobrisky Freed After Serving Four Months In Prison

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

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

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 […]

Big Brother Naija – Toyosi and Damilola have been evicted

Big Brother Naija - Toyosi and Damilola have been evicted

After a night of twists and turns Toyosi and Damilola of the Tami duo have become the first pair to be evicted from the Big Brother Naija: No Loose Guard house. Following the immunity challenge on Monday night, Big Brother placed all 12 remaining pairs of housemates up for possible eviction, leaving their fate in […]