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Federal Government begins payment of ASUU’s withheld salaries

Reports say the Federal Government has commenced the PAYMENT of the withheld salaries of academics under the aegis of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU). Multiple sources in the academic sector confirmed the development today in Abuja. The chairperson of ASUU at the Federal University of Technology, Minna, Prof. Gbolahan Bolarin, had also confirmed […]

Burna Boy headlines Spill Gate Festival in the Bahamas

The African Giant headlined a sold-out show in the Bahamas. Burna Boy is at the forefront of the global exportation of Nigerian music as he continues to sell out record venues all around the world. Another amazing performance, the Grammy winner recently performed a selection of his hit singles for thousands of fans at the […]

“A Tribe Called Judah” earns ₦1.4 billion at the box office in Nigeria

Funke Akindele’s comedy-drama, A Tribe Called Judah has reportedly grossed ₦1.4 billion so far at the Nigerian box office. According to a report released earlier today, February 19, 2024, by the Cinema Exhibitors Association of Nigeria, the movie recorded ₦6 million between February 9 to 15, 2024, which brings its gross total to ₦1,401billion. A […]

Federal Government Shuts Lagos Island-bound side of Third Mainland Bridge for 24 hours

The Federal Government at the weekend announced a 24 hour closure on the Third Mainland Bridge for Iyana Oworonshoki-Lagos Island-bound traffic from midnight on Sunday, February 18 to midnight of today Monday, February 19. The Federal Controller of Works, Lagos State, Mrs Olukorede Kesha, in a statement on Saturday night, said the emergency measure was to help fix an important section of the […]

Nigeria Fails to book a spot in the South Korea Table Tennis Knockout Stage

Acting coach of the national table tennis team, Segun Toriola, has rued Aruna Quadri’s withdrawal from the ITTF World Table Tennis Championships after the country failed to make it to the knockout stage of the tournament. The country’s top-ranked table tennis player through his Facebook page announced his withdrawal from the ongoing championship in Busan, […]

Chelsea to trigger €130m Osimhen release clause

Chelsea are reportedly prepared to trigger the €130m release clause in Victor Osimhen’s Napoli contract in order to secure the striker’s signature during this summer’s transfer window. The 25-year-old scored 26 Serie A goals last season to help fire Napoli to the title, but it has been a different story for the Blues this season, with […]

MCSN Warns Against Unauthorized Use of Creative Works

The Musical Copyright Society Nigeria (MCSN), says it has commenced “infringement action” at the Federal High Court against “unrepentant users” of unauthorized musical works in the broadcasting and hospitality industries. MCSN President, King Sunny Ade, at a press conference held in Ikeja, Lagos, said a claim of 29 billion naira has been filed against Multi […]

FG launch Electronic Verification Management System for military retirees

The Federal Government has launched an Electronic Verification Management System for military retirees. The system will replace the Military Pensions Board’s traditional physical verification process for veterans to access their pensions, gratuities, and other benefits. The introduction of the electronic system is a response to retirees’ complaints about the cumbersome physical verification process, particularly challenging […]

Super Eagles of Nigeria Move 14 Places Up In FIFA Ranking, now 3rd in Africa

Nigeria’s Super Eagles dropped two places in the latest FIFA ranking, but the three-time African champions are still far ahead of their West African rivals Ghana

The Super Eagles are now 14 places higher in the latest FIFA ranking following a great showing at the just-concluded 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). The latest move makes the Super Eagles Africa’s number three team only behind Morocco (who are 12th) and Senegal, who are ranked 17th. Nigeria displaced Egypt, Tunisia, and Algeria, […]

2024 Actors Guild of Nigeria International Festival will be held in Los Angeles

The 2024 Actors Guild of Nigeria International Festival will be held in Los Angeles, California. This year’s edition will be held between August 8-10, 2024, with the theme “The Actors Marketplace (TAMP).”  Now in its second year, the Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN) confirmed the news in a new report which cited its president, Emeka […]