In the vibrant mosaic of Nigeria’s music landscape, one name stands out as a true maverick, seamlessly weaving together genres and cultures to create something entirely unique. Adesola Idowu, better known by her stage name “Weird MC,” has carved an indelible niche for herself as a Nigerian music icon, rapper, and songwriter, despite her roots Read More…
Zvonimir Boban, the Chief of Football for UEFA, the governing body of European football, criticised the recently implemented stoppage-time regulations in English soccer on Wednesday, asserting their impracticality and confirming that they will not be adopted for UEFA competitions. Emulating FIFA’s tactics during the men’s and women’s World Cups, England’s association of referees announced in Read More…
In the wake of a sudden governmental upheaval, Gabon finds itself in a state of anticipation as it observes the forthcoming actions of its nascent military junta. A mere day ago, the junta orchestrated a swift overthrow of the existing administration, ushering in a fresh leader while confining long-standing President Ali Bongo within the confines Read More…
In a poignant tribute, the First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, paid her respects to the victims of the August 26, 2011 terrorist attack on the UN building in Abuja. This solemn occasion also witnessed Mrs. Tinubu laying a solemn wreath at the UN staff memorial cenotaph. Following the wreath-laying, Mrs. Tinubu delivered a succinct address Read More…
In a groundbreaking stride toward gender inclusivity, the Nigerian Gas Association (NGA) has unveiled a pioneering initiative that offers a fresh horizon of opportunities for women to thrive within the oil and gas sector. The NGA’s recently established Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Study Group is set to not only redefine norms but also to Read More…
In a race marked by intense competition and unexpected twists, Tobi Amusan of Nigeria secured a sixth-place finish at the 100-metre hurdles event during the world championships. While Jamaica’s Danielle Williams emerged victorious, Amusan faced additional challenges due to a backdrop of controversy. Williams, 30 years old, captured the gold medal, reaffirming her dominance in Read More…
The unemployment rate in Nigeria has fallen to 4.1% during the first quarter of 2023 from 5.3% in the fourth quarter of 2022, according to Mr. Adeniran Adeyemi, the Statistician General of the Federation and CEO of the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS). This announcement was made during the inauguration of the New Nigeria Labour Read More…
The Nigerian Association of Chambers of Commerce, Industry, Mines, and Agriculture (NACCIMA) has called upon the Federal Government to extend relief measures to all productive industries in order to mitigate the impacts of the removal of the fuel subsidy. At the 3rd Quarterly Council meeting of the association in Abuja, NACCIMA’s National President, Otunba Dele Read More…
President Bola Tinubu has instructed the delegation of Muslim Ulamas mediating in the Niger Republic crisis to return to the junta to establish a preliminary commitment. Following a private meeting with the president, Ustaz Abdullahi Bala-Lau, the leader of the delegation, stated that Tinubu was keen on avoiding the use of force to resolve the Read More…
The National Assembly Elections Petition Tribunal convened in Lagos has invalidated the victory of Seyi Sowunmi, the Labour Party (LP) candidate, as the House of Representatives representative for Ojo Federal Constituency in Lagos State. Instead, the three-member tribunal, presided over by Justice Abdullahi Ozegya, has pronounced Lanre Ogunyemi, the candidate from the All Progressives Congress Read More…
