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 […]
CBN Approves Merger Of Unity, Providus Banks
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) on Tuesday announced the approval for a pivotal financial accommodation to support the proposed merger between Unity Bank Plc and the Providus Bank Limited. The apex bank, in a statement by its acting Director of Corporate Communications, Hakama Sidi-Ali, said the move is designed to bolster the stability of […]
President Tinubu Appoints New Heads Of Agencies
President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of seven qualified Nigerians to head strategic agencies and programmes under the Federal Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development. According to a statement issued by the Presidential media aide, Ajuri Ngelale the new appointees are: Dr. Badamasi Lawal — Chief Executive Officer, National Social Investment […]
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 […]
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 […]
FG – Civil Servants To Receive First batch Sale Of 50kg rice for N40,000
The Federal Government has disclosed that the first batch sale of the 50 kilograms (kg) bag of rice for N40,000 will be directed to those in the public service before being made available to other regions of the country. The Minister of Agriculture, Senator Abubakar Kyari, who made this announcement during an interview, stated that […]
A Painting Of Sam Smith Unveiled In Central London
A painting of Sam Smith has been unveiled at the National Portrait Gallery in central London. Sam Smith described the work called Gloria, as “an honour”. It is part of the singer songwriter’s own collection and shows them sitting in heavenly surroundings playing a harp, while wearing angel wings designed by JW Anderson. It will […]
