Lagos Pilgrims to Israel, Jordan Set for Feb 7, 2025
Lagos State Christian Pilgrims Welfare Board says the 2024 second batch intending pilgrims are set to be airlifted to the Holy Lands of Israel and Jordan on February 7, 2025. This announcement was made by the Board Secretary, Florence Gbafe, during the medical and administrative screening exercise for the intending pilgrims. Gbafe, who said 150 intending […]
INEC Sets Anambra and FCT Elections for Nov 8
Independent National Electoral Commission will conduct the Anambra State Governorship election on Saturday, November 8, 2025, and the FCT area council elections on February 21, 2026. INEC chairman, Mahmood Yakubu, announced this during a consultative meeting with political parties yesterday in Abuja. On bye-elections, Professor Yakubu raised concerns over the increasing frequency and financial burden, […]
Qing Madi Named Spotifyâs EQUAL Africa Artiste for January
Nigerian singer, Chimamanda Pearl Chukwuma, professionally known as Qing Madi, has been named as the EQUAL Africa artiste for January 2025. This is according to the online music streaming platform, Spotify. Spotifyâs Head of Music for Sub-Saharan Africa, Phiona Okumu, in a statement yesterday, said this was setting the tone for a remarkable year in […]
Ruger Announces New Album âBlown Boyâ
Ruger is set to release date his next album, ‘Blown Boy’ in March 2025. He announced this in a post on his Instagram story. ‘Blown Boyâ comes off the back of Rugerâs 2024 joint project ‘RnB’, and is his second project since he parted ways with Jonzing World in 2023. Read Another Story – DJ Jimmy Jatt Reflects […]
Nigeria Wins ICC U19 Womenâs T20 World Cup Debut
Nigeria has made history with a first win in her first game at the International Cricket Council (ICC) U19 Womenâs T20 World Cup in Malaysia. Nigeria defeated 2023 semifinalists, New Zealand, by 2 runs on Monday morning at the Borneo Cricket Ground, Sarawak. Meanwhile, they are now second in group C with three points, behind […]
17th Headies Awards Set for April 5 in Lagos
The 17th Headies Awards will take place on April 5, 2025, in Lagos, Nigeria, according to a statement released by the award’s Executive Producer, Ayo Animashhun, on January 20. âThis yearâs edition is packed with an extraordinary lineup of events, culminating in a week-long celebration of the industryâs growth and artistic ingenuity,â Animashhun stated. Festivities […]
Court Orders Arrest of Mercy Chinwoâs Manager Over Fraud
A Federal High Court in Lagos has granted an arrest warrant against Ezekiel Onyedikachukwu, the manager of gospel singer, Mercy Chinwo. Justice Alexander Owoeye granted the order following a motion exparte brought by the EFCCâs counsel, Bilikisu Buhari, seeking arrest of the manager. The Judge adjourned the case until Jan. 24, for arraignment of Ezekiel. Mercy […]
 Tanzania Denies Marburg Disease Outbreak
Tanzania has denied reports of a suspected outbreak of the deadly Marburg disease in the northwest of the country. On Tuesday, the World Health Organization had said nine possible cases had been reported in the remote Kagera region, and eight infected persons had died. But Tanzaniaâs Health Minister, Jenista Mhagama, today said after samples were […]
Governors Back Tax Reforms, Propose New VAT Formula
The Nigeria Governorsâ Forum (NGF) has rejected any immediate increase in the Value Added Tax (VAT), citing potential economic pressure on businesses and households already dealing with inflation. In a communique issued after a meeting with the Presidential Tax Reform Committee in Abuja yesterday, the governors expressed support for the ongoing legislative process to modernise […]
Israel and Hamas Reach Gaza Ceasefire Deal
Israel and Hamas have agreed a Gaza ceasefire and hostage release deal following 15 months of war. Qatari Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed Al Thani said the agreement would come into effect on Sunday, so long as it was approved by the Israeli cabinet. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said the deal’s final details were still […]
