Nigeria to play hosts Cote d’Ivoire In AFCON Final
The Super Eagles of Nigeria will play hosts Cote d’Ivoire on Sunday in the final of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). Nigeria’s substitute Kelechi Iheanacho scored to give Nigeria a 4-2 penalty shootout victory over South Africa last after the semi-final tie ended 1-1 in regulation time and extra time in Bouake. On the […]
Kanye West Announces Tour Dates, Includes Lagos, Nigeria
American hip-hop artist Kanye West has revealed plans to include Lagos, Nigeria, as one of the destinations for his upcoming tours in 2024 and 2025. Making the announcement via his Instagram story on Wednesday, West listed Lagos alongside other countries such as Nairobi, Kenya, and Egypt. The screenshot shared by West outlined suggested tour dates, […]
CBN Governor promises Nigeria’s inflation rate will drop in 2024
Meanwhile, the CBN Governor, Yemi Cardoso, says Nigeria’s inflationary pressure will drop from 28.92 per cent to 21.4 per cent in 2024. Speaking during his addressed to the House of Representatives, Cardoso said the projected decline in the country’s inflationary is due to inflation-targeting policies of the Federal Government, and improvement in agricultural productivity as […]
D’Tigress set for Battle against USA, Belgium for Olympic Slot
In Basketball, Nigeria’s senior women basketball national team, D’Tigress are intensifying trainings in camp in Antwerp, Belgium, venue of the Olympic Women’s qualifying tournament beginning tomorrow February 8 to 11. The training is coordinated by the team’s head coach, Rena Wakama, who led the team to Afrobasket title in 2023. Nigeria plays Senegal on Thursday […]
Joke Silva wants Government to invest into Nollywood to encourage Filmmakers
Joke Silva, a seasoned Nollywood actress, has urged the federal government to make sure that domestic filmmakers have simple access to capital for their projects. Silva made the call on Tuesday in Lagos while chatting with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN). “Over the years, filmmakers have found it difficult to access funds to produce […]
The New Showmax series ‘FreeMen’ explores the Igbo Apprenticeship System
Showmax has released the official teaser for the upcoming documentary series based on the Igbo apprenticeship system titled Freeman. The affluent businessman who contacts the parents of a young man they are taking under their care to learn a trade in the Freemen teaser explores the apprenticeship system. It includes well-known Igbo businessmen such Bartholomew […]
Protest Rocks Minna as Residents Block Roads Over High Cost Of Living
Meanwhile, some aggrieved Nigerians blocked major roads in Minna, the Niger State capital yesterday, to protest the soaring cost of living and worsening economic condition of the people under the present administration of President Bola Tinubu. Chanting songs, the protesters, including women and youths, said, “The rising cost of food items and poor government effort […]
Peseiro not thinking about Bafana Bafana’s penalty-saving specialist
Super Eagles coach Jose Peseiro has underlined that he is not thinking about South Africa’s penalty-saving specialist Ronwen Williams ahead of Wednesday’s Africa Cup of Nations semifinal clash between the Super Eagles and Bafana Bafana. The Mamelodi Sundowns glovesman etched his name into the history books as the first goalkeeper to ever save four penalties […]
Veteran Actor, Jimi Solanke dies at 81
A veteran actor and dramatist, Jimi Solanke, has passed away. The folk singer, poet, and playwright died on Monday morning, just 59 days to his 82nd birthday. Governor Dapo Abiodun of Ogun State confirmed the development in a statement. His contributions to the global entertainment industry spanned seven decades, leaving an indelible mark on various […]
Tinubu Congratulates the Nigerian Nominees for the Grammy Awards
President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Nigeria’s musical talents nominated for the 2024 Grammy Awards. The nominees are Burna Boy, Davido, Olamide, Tems, Asake, and Ayra Starr. Tinubu celebrated the musical artistes who have put Nigeria on the chart of cultural command through their artistry and for their fidelity to the art, audacity, and discipline in […]