MediaTek, the global fabless semiconductor giant responsible for powering nearly two billion connected devices annually, has unveiled a strategic partnership with Airtel Nigeria, a telecommunications leader, aimed at enhancing mobile connectivity across Nigeria. Rami Osman, Director of Corporate Sales and Marketing for MediaTek Middle East and Africa, made this announcement during a virtual media briefing Read More…
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President Bola Tinubu appoints new aides for enhanced governance
President Bola Tinubu has announced the appointment of Mr. Bayo Onanuga, the former Managing Director of the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), as his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy. The decision was communicated through a statement issued by Chief Ajuri Ngelale, the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, on Friday in Read More…
Super Eagles held to 2-2 draw by Saudi Arabia in Portugal friendly
In a thrilling encounter at the Estadio Municipal de Portimao, Portugal, the Super Eagles found themselves locked in a 2-2 draw with the Green Falcons of Saudi Arabia. The game was marked by a series of missed opportunities, with both teams ultimately unable to break the deadlock. Despite early chances by Victor Osimhen, Ademola Lookman, Read More…
[video] Reggae Legend and Third World Co-Founder, Michael ‘Ibo’ Cooper, passes away at 71
Jamaica mourns the loss of Michael ‘Ibo’ Cooper, a founding member of the renowned reggae band Third World, who passed away on Thursday at the age of 71. The music icon had been courageously battling cancer for several years. The year 2023 has brought unimaginable sorrow to the Cooper family. Tragically, Ibo Cooper fell ill Read More…
Madonna’s epic career-spanning tour finally begins after delay
Madonna, the iconic pop superstar, is set to kick off her highly-anticipated tour, “Madonna: The Celebration Tour,” in London’s O2 Arena this Saturday. This tour, spanning her illustrious 40-year career, was initially slated to begin in Vancouver in July but had to be postponed due to the singer’s hospitalisation for a severe bacterial infection. With Read More…
Lagos State Government shuts Mile 12 and Owode Onirin markets due to unhygienic conditions and environmental infractions
The Lagos State Government has taken decisive action to address deteriorating hygiene and environmental violations in Mile 12 International and Owode Onirin markets, announcing their immediate closure. This operation, conducted jointly by the Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) and the Lagos Environmental Sanitation Corps (KAI), was initiated at the directive of Mr. Tokunbo Wahab, Commissioner Read More…
Nigeria’s economic woes cast shadow over diverging oil demand forecasts for 2024
The International Energy Agency (IEA) expects a more significant slowdown, while the producer organisation OPEC remains hopeful, driven by China-led growth, casting doubt on the growing gap in oil demand predictions for 2024 due to demand destruction in Nigeria. For years, OPEC and the IEA, representing industrialised nations, have been locked in disputes regarding long-term Read More…
Nigerian Navy Ship seizes 44 bags of rice in Lagos creek
The Nigerian Navy Base (NNS) BEECROFT has intercepted a wooden fishing boat transporting 44 bags of parboiled rice within the Agbara creeks of Lagos State. Commodore Kolawole Oguntuga, the Commander of NNS BEECROFT, announced this development in a statement released on Thursday in Lagos, as conveyed by Sub-Lt. Happiness Collins, the Base Information Officer. Commodore Read More…
Nigerian Sprinter Divine Oduduru receives six-year doping ban
Nigerian sprinter Divine Oduduru has been handed a six-year ban by the Athletics Integrity Union (AIU) for violating two doping regulations. In a statement released on Thursday, the AIU disclosed that Oduduru was penalised with a four-year ban for the possession of prohibited substances and an additional two years for “aggravating circumstances.” Furthermore, Oduduru has Read More…
Sanwo-Olu reiterates support for Africa Movie Academy Awards
Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State has reaffirmed his dedication to the success of the 19th Africa Movie Academy Awards (AMAA). The announcement came through a statement signed by Tony Anih, the Chief Operating Officer of AMAA. The prestigious continental film awards ceremony is set to take place on October 29 at the Marriot Hotel Read More…










