State Police Bill Passes Second Reading at House of Reps
A bill seeking to establish state police has passed second reading at the House of Representatives. Our correspondent Nathan Williams reports that the bill sponsored by Benjamin Kalu, deputy speaker of the house, and 14 others, proposes to transfer the term “police” in the 1999 constitution from the exclusive legislative list to the concurrent legislative […]
2025 AFCON Is Scheduled for July and August
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has reached an agreement in principle for the 2025 Cup of Nations to be played in July and August next year in Morocco, according to a CAF official. Earlier this month, CAF president Patrice Motsepe refused to confirm the dates of the next Africa Cup of Nations. However, playing […]
Odumodublvck will perform on stage with Gunna, Offset, and 21 Savage in Germany
Odumodublvck to perform at Splash Festival in Germany. Odumodublvck, a rapper from Nigeria, has accomplished another noteworthy achievement by being invited to perform at the Splash Festival in Germany, which takes place from March 4–6, 2024. The hitmaker is scheduled to perform on the first day, which also has American rappers Offset and Gunna, Shirin David, […]
Davido announces N300m donation to orphanage homes
Nigerian afrobeat singer, David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has announced a 300 million Naira donation to orphanages across the country. Davido disclosed this in a post shared on his X, formerly Twitter, handle on Tuesday, adding that he will share details of the disbursement on Wednesday. Davido along with his foundation, David Adeleke Foundation […]
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 […]