Flytime Fest 2023, which also featured the Grammy Award-winning Wizkid, witnessed a mesmerizing performance by superstar Davido, setting the night ablaze with a string of hits and surprise appearances by BMW, Peruzzi, and Morravey. From Davido’s iconic tracks like “Aye” and “Dami Duro” to recent chart-toppers from the Grammy-nominated “Timeless” album, the crowd was treated Read More…
Day: 27 December 2023
Former House Speaker Ghali Na’Abba passes away in Abuja
Former House Speaker Ghali Na’Abba, born on September 27, 1958, passed away in Abuja on Wednesday morning, as confirmed by family sources. Na’Abba, who served as the 8th Speaker of the House of Representatives, had been battling illness for an extended period before his demise. Reportedly, Na’Abba struggled with health issues for an extended period, Read More…
Nigerian villages ravaged in suspected herder attack, Tinubu calls for action
Grace Godwin, a mother-of-three, witnessed terror unfold on Christmas Eve as gunmen menaced nearby villages. Her husband’s urgent warning led them to seek refuge in the bush, narrowly escaping a harrowing attack. Suspected nomadic herders reportedly wreaked havoc across 15 villages in Plateau state, leaving at least 140 dead in a brutal onslaught with firearms Read More…
CBN assures Nigerian bank customers amid takeover rumours
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has reaffirmed the safety of funds held in Nigerian banks, quelling concerns among depositors and customers. Mrs. Hakama Sidi-Ali, the Acting Director of the CBN’s Corporate Communications Department, addressed apprehensions following reports hinting at potential takeovers of certain financial institutions under CBN supervision. Sidi-Ali clarified that the assurance stemmed Read More…
Opposition defies ban, plans protest in Congo election dispute
Despite a ban from authorities and preliminary results showing President Felix Tshisekedi in a significant lead, opposition candidates in the Democratic Republic of Congo are determined to march in Kinshasa on Wednesday, alleging election irregularities. Martin Fayulu, a prominent contender challenging Tshisekedi, emphasised the opposition’s conviction that the election was fraudulent. “We are going to Read More…
Liverpool Tops Premier League, Manchester United Stages Dramatic Comeback; Newcastle Stumbles
Liverpool secured a 2-0 victory against Burnley, propelling themselves to the top of the Premier League as Manchester United orchestrated a thrilling comeback against Aston Villa, while Newcastle suffered a surprising 3-1 defeat to Nottingham Forest. Manager Juergen Klopp hailed Liverpool’s resilience despite a tough fight against Burnley, emphasizing the intensity of the game and Read More…