FEC Approves N47.9 Trillion 2025 Budget
The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved N47.96 trillion budget proposals for 2025 with President Bola Tinubu ordering some amendments after its presentation to the Council by the Budget Office. Briefing State House correspondents after the FEC meeting at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, Sen. Abubakar Bagudu, Budget and Economic Planning Minister, said that the proposal […]
British Man, Fakana, Gets One-Year Jail in Dubai for Teen Sex
An 18-year-old British man, Marcus Fakana, who had a sexual relationship with a 17-year-old British girl in Dubai while the pair were on holiday with their families, has been sentenced to one year in prison. Fakana, who hails from Tottenham in north London, began the secretive holiday romance in September with the British girl, who […]
US Embassy in Nigeria Updates Visa Process
The United States Embassy in Nigeria has announced updates to its immigration visa process, effective January 1, 2025. According to the embassy shared on its official X page, Applicants with scheduled interviews will now need to visit the Consulate General in Lagos twice as part of the application procedure. It noted that the new process; […]
Nigeria Will Add 150 Megawatts of Electricity to Its National Grid
The Minister of Power, Mr Adebayo Adelabu has revealed that Nigeria is set to add 150 megawatts of electricity to its national grid before the end of the year 2024. The minister who made this known to newsmen after President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and President of the Federal Republic of Germany, Frank-Walter Steinmeier had a […]
The Voice Season 26 Crowns a New Winner
The finalists of Season 26 of The Voice included Sofronio Vasquez, Shye, Jeremy Beloate, Sydney Sterlace, and Danny Joseph. Sofronio Vasquez emerged victorious as the champion of Season 26 during the finale on Tuesday, Dec. 10, marking a significant achievement for coach Michael Bublé in his debut season on the show. Overcome with emotion, Vasquez […]
Nigeria’s Fashion Industry Generates ₦2 Trillion Annually
Former Nigeria’s Minister of Information, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, has said the fashion industry generates two trillion naira annually and remains a vital part of Nigeria’s cultural fabrics. The former minister who delivered a keynote address at the hybrid edition of the 10th annual Pan African Music Fashion Runway and the Game Changer Africa Acknowledgement (The […]
French Military Begin Withdrawal From Chad
France has started withdrawing its military from Chad, with the departure of two warplanes that were based in the capital N’Djamena. This comes two weeks after Chad said it was ending its defence cooperation pact with Paris. According to France Army spokesperson, Colonel Guillaume Vernet, the move marks the beginning of the return of French equipment stationed […]
Cynthia Erivo And Grande Among Golden Globe Nominees
British actress Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande are among the stars who have scored nominations for the Golden Globes, as the Hollywood award season kicks off in earnest. Erivo is shortlisted for best female actor in a comedy or musical for her role as Elphaba in the hit film Wicked, while co-star Grande is in […]
Rihanna and A$AP Rocky Shine in Stylish Dinner Date
Rihanna and A$AP Rocky stepped out in style during Miami’s Art Basel weekend on Dec. 7. Spotted leaving dinner at Carbone, Rihanna stunned in a strapless black and baby blue layered dress paired with ripped tights and gold jewelry. Rocky complemented her look with an all-denim ensemble featuring jeans, a tucked-in shirt, and a sherpa-lined […]
Ayra Starr Reigns as Spotify’s Most Streamed Female Artist in Nigeria, Ghana, and Kenya
Spotify, an online streaming platform, has celebrated Nigerian singer, Ayra Starr, who emerged most streamed female artiste in three countries: Nigeria, Ghana and Kenya. Phiona Okumu, Spotify’s Head of Music, Sub-Saharan Africa, in a statement noted that Spotify’s 2024 Wrapped findings revealed the top 10 most streamed female artistes in Nigeria, Ghana, Kenya and South […]
