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Asa will be Dropping her First Single of 2024 Titled ‘ODO’

International superstar Asa is set to thrill fans with a new song after a couple of years. The singer announced in a post on X yesterday that she will be dropping her first single of 2024 on February 1st titled: “ODO”. She thrilled fans in 2022 with the release of her album ‘V’ on which […]

Super Eagles to play World Champions Argentina in March friendly

The Argentine Football Federation has announced that Nigeria and Argentina will clash in a senior international friendly match in the city of Hangzhou, China, on a yet-to-be-announced date in March. The game is scheduled to take place at the Olympics Sports Centre stadium, which hosted a couple of football games during the 2008 Summer Olympics […]

Nigeria moves 5 Places in Global Corruption Perception Index

Nigeria on Tuesday recorded an “improved ranking” in the Corruption Perception Index (CPI), moving five places up to rank 145 out of 180 countries assessed. The country’s score also saw a marginal increase, reaching 25 out of a possible 100 points, compared to its previous score of 24 in last year’s CPI results. Presenting the […]

FG says Nigeria Open for Engagement with Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger

The Federal Government of Nigeria has expressed sadness over the pronouncement by the Military authority in the Republic of Niger indicating that the Republics of Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger have withdrawn membership of their countries from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS). In a statement on Monday, a spokesperson for the Ministry […]

Peseiro Provides Injury Update On Nwabali

Super Eagles head coach, Jose Peseiro has refused to rule out Stanley Nwabali from the side’s quarter-final fixture against Angola. Nwabali sustained a knee injury in Nigeria’s 2-0 victory against the Indomitable Lions of Cameroon last Saturday, and was replaced by Francis Uzoho 10 minutes from time. The Chippa United shot stopper sat out training […]

AY Makun has Filed a Petition against a Facebook User for Spreading False Allegations

Popular comedian AY Makun has taken a legal stand against defamation by filing a petition against a Facebook user named Agozi Samuel.  The comedian alleges that a video circulated by Samuel on his Facebook page has caused him significant harm. AY also claims that the video, titled “AY comedian where is your wife,” contains “false […]

Davido Once Again Shuts Down the O2 Arena

Nigerian hitmaker Davido continued his “Timeless Tour” which made another stop at the iconic O2 Arena in a sold-out show. On January 28, 2024, Davido filled up the O2 Arena as he thrilled fans with a collection of his hit singles while also being joined on the stage by different artists. The multi-awarding-winning artist has […]

Federal Government to Inaugurate Tripartite Committee on Minimum Wage

The Federal Government is set to inaugurate a 37-man Tripartite Committee on National Minimum Wage with a mandate to recommend a new National Minimum Wage for the Country. This was according to a statement on Sunday by Segun Imohiosen for the Secretary to the Government of the Federation. The inauguration of the Committee, which is […]

In a 90-hour Caricature marathon, a Nigerian Artist aims for Guinness World Record

Nigerian artist, Peter Adinoyi Enehe, is attempting to set a new Guinness World Record for the longest caricature marathon by an individual, targeting 90 consecutive hours. The longest caricature marathon started on the 25th of January at the Chinbell Luxury Hotel and Suites, Lekki – Ikate, Lagos, with the artist attempting to break the current […]

Women leading isn’t a Nollywood problem- Director Editi Effiong

The Black Book director Editi Effiong has commented on the issue of women making decisions in the Nigerian film business. In a clip he shared on X from this year’s Sundance Film Festival, he was asked how to get more Nigerian women into top directing and production roles during a panel discussion. In response, he […]