Seven Nigerian Artists Dominate 2024 BET Awards Nominations

Nigerian artists take centre stage at the prestigious 2024 BET Awards with an impressive seven nominations. The nominations, announced on Thursday, solidify Nigeria’s position as a powerhouse in music and celebrate the incredible talent emerging from the country. Leading the charge is Afro-fusion giant Burna Boy, who scored nominations in both the “Best Male Hip Hop Artist” and “Best Male R&B/Pop Artist” categories. Joining him are a diverse range of Nigerian talents: Ayra Starr, Asake,...

Anambra 2025: The APC’s Ticket Conundrum

“The Zoning argument that the governor has to come from Anambra South might play to Sen. Ifeanyi Ubah’s advantage” —Ebuka Onyekwelu The general anthem about the APC in Anambra State in the upcoming governorship election is that after the party’s primary election, it will experience an implosion that will weaken its position and render it incapable of competing against, for instance, APGA. To start with, it is perhaps no more seriously argued that the 2025...

You’re Not Informed On Pension Fund Investment Options, Group Tells Atiku

The Independent Media and Policy Initiative (IMPI) has told former Vice President Atiku Abubakar that he is not informed on pension fund investment options. According to the group, the recent statement by the former Vice President on the Federal Government’s plan to tap into pension funds assets to bridge Nigeria’s huge infrastructure deficit as another of his now routine inclination to raise unfounded alarms riddled with manipulative logic and lies. IMPI noted in a statement signed...

Ekiti Govt Debunks Publication By Sahara Reporters on Governor Oyebanji’s U.S. Trip

…Says Gov Oyebanji Is Due To Return Soon The Ekiti State Government has debunked publication by Sahara Reporters, stating that Governor Biodun Oyebanji is on an official trip to the United States of America and will soon return to the country. The Government made that clarification in view of the publication of Sahara Reporters which it noted is misleading. A press statement on Thursday signed by Yinka Oyebode, Special Adviser (Media) to the Governor, read,...

Emirates Announces October Takeoff for Flights to Nigeria

After a hiatus of 18 months, Emirates Airlines has confirmed the resumption of passenger flights to Nigeria. Starting 1 October 2024, the airline will offer daily service between Lagos, Nigeria’s bustling economic center, and Dubai, Emirates’ central hub. This news comes after a suspension in November 2022, when Emirates halted flights due to challenges repatriating US$85 million revenue generated in Nigeria. The airline expressed enthusiasm about reconnecting Nigerian travellers with Dubai and their vast global...

Labour Unions Reject N48,000 As National Minimum Wage

The negotiations between Federal Government representatives and leaders of organized labour on the national minimum wage have ended in deadlock, as the labour leaders walked out of the meeting and reject N48, 000 proposed by the Federal Government. NLC and TUC had called on the Federal government to pay Nigerian workers N615,000 new minimum wage as a proposal, due to economic hardship and the high cost of living in the country. The Nigeria Labour Congress and Trade...

Yobe State Goes Spiritual to End Electricity Tower Attacks by Boko Haram 

Yobe State in Nigeria has taken an unorthodox approach in its fight against Boko Haram insurgents. The state government has launched a “spiritual war” to combat the repeated destruction of electricity towers by the militant group. These attacks, which began in December 2023, have plunged Yobe and neighbouring Borno State into darkness, disrupting daily life and hindering economic activity. In response to repeated attacks, Governor Mai Mala Buni of Yobe State led a prayer session...

Kano Mosque Explosion Claims Life, Leaves 24 Injured

A heartbreaking incident occurred in Kano, Nigeria, on Wednesday, 15th May 2024. An explosion ripped through a mosque in Gadan village during the early morning prayers, leaving a trail of devastation. One worshipper tragically lost his life in the blast with at least 24 worshippers, including four children, injured. While initial reports suggested a potential terrorist attack, Kano State Police spokesperson, Abdullahi Haruna, revealed a different narrative. “Forensic analysis at this preliminary stage revealed a...

Nigerian Striker Victor Boniface Takes Home Bundesliga “Rookie of the Season” Award

Nigerian football fans are celebrating after Victor Boniface, the 23-year-old striker for Bayer Leverkusen, secured the coveted Bundesliga “Rookie of the Season” award. This recognition marks a phenomenal debut season for Boniface, who arrived at the German club from FK Bodø/Glimt in the summer of 2023. Boniface’s impact on the league was undeniable. He quickly established himself as a key player for Bayer Leverkusen, earning the moniker “The Bull” for his powerful playing style. His...

2027: NCFront SetTo Launch Broad Committee To Facilitate New Mega Movement

…Commends Peter Obi’s Move To Rally Opposition Leaders The National Consultative Front (NCFront), a major political consortium of leading opposition forces in Nigeria led by Prof Pat Utomi is set to launch a broad committee to facilitate a new mega movement formation ahead of 2027 general elections The group, which   commended Mr. Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the Labour Party in 2023, for his deft political moves to rally leading opposition leaders in the...

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