Nathaniel Bassey to Minister at U.S. Presidential Inaugural Prayer Breakfast for Trump
Renowned Nigerian gospel singer, Nathaniel Bassey, has been invited to minister at the Presidential Inaugural Prayer Breakfast of U.S. President-elect Donald Trump on January 20 in Washington, D.C. Bassey disclosed this on his Instagram page, sharing a poster of the event . The U.S prayer breakfast is a non-political and faith-based event that emphasises prayer […]
NAFDAC Warns Against Counterfeit Breast Cancer Drug ‘Phesgo'”
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has alerted Nigerians, including healthcare providers, about a counterfeit cancer treatment drug, Phesgo 600mg/600mg/10ml, labelled with batch number C5290S20. In a public alert (No. 051/2024) available on the agency’s website, NAFDAC reported that the Marketing Authorisation Holder (MAH), Roche, received a complaint from a […]
Davido Teases Game-Changing Album ‘Five,’ Drops Hit Singles Ahead of March 2025 Release
Davido is upbeat on his upcoming fifth album called ‘Five’, set for release in March 2025. In a new video trending on social media, Davido, who is seen beside his wife, Chioma, in a private jet, said the album will be amazing, lit and change the lives of everyone. Ahead of the album release, Davido has […]
NELFUND Disburses N23bn to 128 Tertiary Institutions
The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND), the government agency in charge of student loans in Nigeria, has disbursed a total of N23 billion to several individuals and 128 tertiary institutions in Nigeria. Speaking to newsmen, Akintunde Sawyerr, its Managing Director, disclosed that N18 billion has been channelled to the institutions while about N5 billion has […]
NNPCL Invites Ex-President Obasanjo for Tour Of Functional Refineries
Former President, Olusegun Obasanjo, has alleged the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation turned down a $750 million offer from businessman, Aliko Dangote, to manage the Port Harcourt and Kaduna refineries in 2007. In a recent television interview, Obasanjo revealed that despite the NNPC’s awareness of its inability to effectively manage the refineries, it rejected Dangote’s proposal. […]
The 24-hour Greater Lagos Countdown 2025 to Begin by 7.00pm
The Lagos State Commissioner for Tourism, Arts and Culture, Mrs Toke Benson-Awoyinka, says the 24-hour Greater Lagos Countdown 2025 slated to hold Dec. 31 will begin at 7.00 p.m Benson-Awoyinka, in a statement yesterday, said the event which was meant to usher in the New Year,will feature an electrifying lineup of Afrobeat superstars, including Wizkid, […]
NNL Season Resumes This Saturday After Christmas Break
The Nigeria National League, the second-highest overall in the Nigerian football league system after the Nigeria Premier Football League, says the 2024-2025 season will resume from this Christmas break on Saturday, January 4, 2025. The League chairman, George Aluo, who told journalists that all is set for the resumption of the league, promised to maintain […]
LASTMA Expands Night-time Operations for New Year Celebrations
Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) is expanding its night-time traffic management and monitoring operations in the state ahead of the New Year. The move targets high-traffic commercial zones, including Lekki-Ajah, Ikoyi, Victoria Island, and other busy areas within the city, to enhance road safety and ensure seamless vehicular movement during the holiday season. Announcing […]
Nigeria Defeats Ghana in Uyo to Pick TotalEnergies CHAN 2024 Ticket
Nigeria’s home-based Super Eagles on Saturday defeated the Black Gallacies of Ghana 3-1 in Uyo to pick one of the available slots for the TotalEnergies African Nations Championship (CHAN) 2024. Nigeria became the latest team to secure a spot in the 2024 CHAN following a goalless draw in Accra, Ghana last weekend. All three goals […]
Eguavoen Confident as Super Eagles Face Black Galaxies in CHAN 2024 Decider
Super Eagles caretaker coach, Augustine Eguavoen, is optimistic that the team will secure a place at the 2024 African Nations Championship when they battle the Black Galaxies for a place at the competition. Both countries battled to a 0-0 draw in the first leg of the qualifier at the Accra Sports Stadium on Sunday. The […]