Tag: hit music

FG launches DICON evolution strategy and road map 2030

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has launched the Defence Industries Corporation of Nigeria (DICON) Evolution Strategy and Road Map 2030, aimed at providing the armed forces with advanced equipment tailored to contemporary challenges. Represented by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, George Akume, at DICON’s 60th anniversary on Wednesday in Abuja, the President pledged […]

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Following widespread public outcry, Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas, has withdrawn the Counter Subversion Bill, which prescribed 10-year jail term for anyone who refused to sing the reintroduced national anthem, ‘Nigeria, we hail thee‘.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 […]

BBNaija: Chinne Spent Eight Years Trying To Get Into The House

Chinne of the Ndi Nne duo spent 8 years trying to get into the Big Brother Naija House and finally succeeded on the ninth attempt. In an interview yesterday with Osi on Beat 99.9 FM’s Morning Rush show, Chinne said it was her idea to pair with her niece. Speaking about their two-week stay in the Big […]

Nigeria launches 10-year National Elephant Action Plan

Nigeria has launched a 10-year National Elephant Action Plan, as the country’s elephant population suffered an 86% population decline in the last 30 years. At the launch yesterday in Abuja, Minister of State for Environment, Dr. Iziaq Salako, raised the alarm that Nigeria’s elephant population is severely threatened, crashing from 1,500 to about 300-400. The minister […]

RMAFC clarifies legislators’ N13.5m monthly salaries, allowances

The Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC), has cleared the air on the salaries and allowances being paid to members of the National Assembly. This is contained in a statement signed by the chairman of RMAFC, Mr Mohammad Shehu in Abuja on Tuesday. According to him, the clarification has become imperative. Shehu said that […]

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 […]

Miley Cyrus Receives Disney Legend Status

Miley Cyrus has become the youngest-ever star to receive Disney legend status. In an emotional speech, the singer, who rose to fame playing Hannah Montana in the Disney Channel series when she was 13 years old, said she was “still proud to have been Hannah Montana”. The 31-year-old received a standing ovation from the 12,000-crowd […]

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, […]

President Tinubu unveils locally-made CNG buses

President Bola Tinubu has commissioned the first set of Compressed Natural Gas, CNG, buses locally manufactured by Innoson Motors at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. Speaking at the commissioning of the first batch of 20 set of CNG buses at the end of the Federal Executive Council meeting in Abuja, President Tinubu who acknowledged the difficulties […]

FG Orders Mandatory Patronage of Defence Industry Corporation

The Federal Government (FG) has said that following the new DICON Act signed into law by President Bola Tinubu, it is now mandatory for all government organisations and agencies to procure military hardware from the Military Industrial Complex at the Defence Industry Corporation, Kaduna. While addressing a news conference in Abuja ahead of the 60th […]