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Don Jazzy ‘hugs’ ‘struggling student’  with ₦500,000

Don Jazzy is known for his generosity. During a Q & A on Instagram, the student requested for a hug from Don Jazzy after a stressful week at school. They wrote, “Currently going through it at school. I’m almost at my breaking point with literally everything. I need a big hug.” The Mavin boss responded by […]

Portable celebrates bae’s birthday in grand style

Nigerian popular musician ‘Portable’ celebrates his wife on her birthday, he organized a surprise package for her including a money bouquet, live band, matching Ankara clothes as well as caps with the inscription ‘ Dr zeh and Olori Dr Zeh.  This took place at his new bar in Ogun state with some friends in attendance.

Eid-el-Fitr: FG Declares Friday 21st And Monday 24th As Public Holiday

The Federal Government has declared Friday 21 and Monday 24 as Public Holiday to mark this year’s Eid-el-Fitr celebration. A statement by the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Interior, Dr Shuaib Belgore, on Wednesday congratulated Muslims for the successful completion of the holy month of Ramadan, urging them to imbibe the virtues of kindness, love, tolerance, […]

Nigeria Becomes Second Country To Approve R21 Malaria Vaccine

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control has approved the R21 malaria vaccine manufactured by the Serum Institute of India. The Director General of NAFDAC, Prof Mojisola Adeyeye, who disclosed this said the vaccine is indicated for the prevention of clinical malaria in children from 5 months to 36 months of age. […]

NPC To Spend ₦2,800 To Count Each Nigerian For The 2023 Census

The National Population Commission (NPC) has said it was looking to spend ₦2,800 to count each Nigerian in the 2023 National Population and Housing Census exercise. Its Federal Commissioner in Enugu State, Ejike Eze, said that the commission from its ₦896 billion budget, proposed to spend ₦2,800 to count each person, which he claimed was […]

Bosso Invites 39 Players To Camp Ahead Of The FIFA Under-20 World Cup

Head Coach Ladan Bosso has invited 39 players to camp in Abuja for the Flying Eagles’ final preparations for the 2023 FIFA Under-20 World Cup in Argentina. The Flying Eagles, who finished third at the Africa Under-20 Cup of Nations in Egypt in March, are one of Africa’s four representatives, alongside Senegal, The Gambia and […]

Police Arrest Suspects Over Alleged Tiwa Savage Kidnap

The Nigeria Police Force Criminal Investigation Department, Alagbon, Ikoyi in Lagos, says it has arrested some persons in connection with the alleged attempt to kidnap Tiwa Savage. The department’s spokesperson, CSP Oluniyi Ogundeyi, confirmed the development, after reports revealed that the musician’s private security’s vigilance and the Nigeria police saved her from the suspects. It […]

MultiChoice Release AMVCA Awards Nominations List

The highly anticipated Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCA) awards nominations list has been released ahead of the 9th edition of the prestigious event. The awards organisers, MultiChoice, rolled out the list of nominations into various categories on the evening of Sunday, April 16, 2023. The annual event, which by tradition recognise outstanding performances in […]

Lagos Island Indigenes Unhappy With How Eyo Masquerade Was Portrayed in Gangs of Lagos

The Isale Eko Descendants’ Union (IDU), a cultural organization that speaks for the lineages of the original occupants of Lagos Island, has voiced its displeasure with the way the Eyo masquerade was portrayed in the recent Nigerian film Gangs of Lagos, directed by Jade Osiberu. Gangs of Lagos, which was released on Amazon Prime Video on […]