Jaiye Kuti, a popular Yoruba actress, has debunked rumours about a romantic relationship between herself and the fuji singer, Pasuma. It was previously speculated that the actress had divorced her husband to date Pasuma. However, in an interview with BBC … Continue reading Actress Jaiye Kuti denies romantic affair with Pasuma
Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike has reiterated its zero-tolerance policy towards cultism and other acts of indiscipline by students. The Vice Chancellor of the University, Prof Maduebibisi Ofor Iwe, gave this warning during the 29th Matriculation ceremony held on … Continue reading MOUAU Vice Chancellor warns students, threatens expulsion over cultism
Deji Adeyanju, a socio-political activist, has advised the incoming administration of President-elect Bola Tinubu on the appointment of the next Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). Adeyanju suggested that a renowned economist with experience working with international financial … Continue reading Adeyanju suggests appointment of renowned economist as next CBN governor to Tinubu
The Ohanaeze Ndigbo Ime-Obi has declared that the inauguration of the President-elect, Bola Tinubu, on May 29, will proceed, despite objections from a faction of the Ohanaeze. Ime-Obi, the highest decision-making body of the Ohanaeze, stated that it would offer … Continue reading Ohanaeze Ime-Obi assures Tinubu of support, declares no force can stop his swearing-in
Hope Carrasquilla, a US principal who was asked to resign following parent complaints over an art lesson featuring Michelangelo’s David sculpture, has visited the artwork with her family at Florence’s Accademia Galleria. Museum director Cecilie Hollberg extended the invitation to … Continue reading Principal asked to resign after art lesson on Michelangelo’s David visits sculpture
The Nigerian government has defended the negotiated sum of $1.2 million for buses hired to transport Nigerians from Khartoum, Sudan to Egypt for eventual evacuation to Nigeria. The government, through the ministries of foreign and humanitarian affairs, stated that the … Continue reading Federal Government denies ulterior motive behind $1.2 million negotiated for buses in Sudan crisis
On Friday, Russia launched deadly strikes on cities across Ukraine, resulting in the deaths of 26 people, including five children. Among the targets were the historic city of Uman and the central city of Dnipro, where Russian cruise missiles killed … Continue reading Russian strikes leave 26 dead, including 5 children, in Ukraine
Cross River state Governor, Ben Ayade, has announced the extension of service for public primary and secondary school teachers in the state for an additional five years. The extension follows the Harmonized Retirement Age for Teachers in Nigeria Act, 2022, … Continue reading Cross River Governor, Ben Ayade extends service year for teachers
L.A.X, a Nigerian musician, has shared that his father, a billionaire, played a crucial role in modifying his contract with Wizkid’s Starboy record label. The singer disclosed this on a recent episode of the Echo Room audiovisual podcast, hosted by … Continue reading L.A.X reveals dad’s involvement in funding during Starboy records deal
Kunle Remi has addressed his exclusion from the nominations for the 2023 Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCA). Although Anikulapo, the 2022 movie in which he starred, received the highest number of nominations in 15 categories with 16 nominations, Kunle … Continue reading Kunle Remi brags about his value after being snubbed in AMVCA nominations
Mason Greenwood has allegedly told his friends that he will not play for Manchester United again. In February, rape and assault charges against the 21-year-old forward were dropped, but the club has since launched an internal investigation, which has delayed … Continue reading Mason Greenwood admits he won’t play for Man Utd again
According to the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), approximately 250,000 candidates are yet to take the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME). Out of the 1.6 million candidates registered, 1.350 million have already taken the exam. JAMB Registrar, Prof. Isaq … Continue reading JAMB: 250,000 candidates yet to sit for UTME
The Governor of Rivers state, Nyesom Wike, and his Oyo state counterpart, Seyi Makinde, paid a surprise visit to President-elect Bola Ahmed Tinubu in Abuja. The two governors stated that they came to pay homage to him and offer their … Continue reading Rivers and Oyo state governors pay surprise visit to Bola Ahmed Tinubu in Abuja
The Nigerian Minister of Finance, Budget and National Planning, Zainab Ahmed, clarified that the federal government has not suspended the planned removal of petroleum subsidy, which is set to take place from June 2023. Ahmed’s statement came in response to … Continue reading FG to proceed with subsidy removal, says Zainab Ahmed
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has criticized the Ministry of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) for cancelling the use of the Eagle Square arena in Abuja for hosting this year’s Workers’ Day celebration. The NLC called on Nigerian workers to … Continue reading Labour accuses Nigerian government of denying workers use of eagles square for May day celebration
President Muhammadu Buhari, alongside other prominent personalities such as Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, President of France Emmanuel Macron, former President of Ghana John Dramani Mahama, former President of Benin Republic Dr. Thomas Boni Yayi, President of the African Development Bank … Continue reading Mike Adenuga jnr celebrated by Buhari, Osinbajo, Macron, and others on his 70th birthday
The City Gate of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) will be the starting point for the first-ever Abuja International Marathon, which is expected to attract over 10,000 participants. The event will comprise three races: the full marathon (42km), the School … Continue reading Over 10,000 runners set for historic international Abuja marathon
The White House Correspondents Association dinner, an annual event that brings together politicians, media figures, and Hollywood celebrities to celebrate free speech and a free press, took place on Saturday with President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris in … Continue reading White House journalists’ dinner to roast President Biden with jokes
France’s Finance Minister Bruno Le Maire has confirmed that the country will continue with its structural reforms to overhaul its economy, despite the recent credit downgrade from Fitch, which lowered France’s debt rating to “AA-” from “AA”. Fitch stated that … Continue reading France commits to continuing economic reforms despite Debt downgrade
Israeli air strikes targeted a site near the Syrian city of Homs early on Saturday, injuring three civilians and destroying a petrol station and a number of fuel tanks and trucks, according to state media. The Syrian Observatory for Human … Continue reading Israeli air strikes cause injuries to three civilians in Syria
In a press statement released on Saturday morning, it was announced that the President of Nigeria, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), has approved the postponement of the 2023 Population and Housing Census, which was originally scheduled for May 3-7, 2023, … Continue reading President Buhari gives approval for postponement of 2023 census
Leon Balogun, the Nigerian defender for Queens Park Rangers (QPR), has been confirmed by the team’s manager, Gareth Ainsworth, to be out for the rest of the season after he suffered yet another injury. Balogun has been plagued by injury … Continue reading Queens Park Rangers defender, Leon Balogun, out for the rest of the season due to injury, manager confirms
Lagoon Hospital, a private healthcare service provider in Nigeria, has announced the appointment of Olugbenga Agboola, the CEO and co-founder of Flutterwave, and Fola Laoye as directors. The hospital expressed enthusiasm about Agboola’s appointment to the board, which coincided with … Continue reading Lagoon hospital appoints Flutterwave CEO Agboola and Fola as directors
A Sudanese family of seven, including three children and an elderly woman, are among thousands stranded at the Egypt-Sudan border due to the exorbitant fee charged by bus drivers to travel across. Bus travel is the only means to cross … Continue reading Sudanese family trapped at Egypt border as drivers demand $40,000 for crossing
The Nigerian government has announced that it will provide a stipend of at least $100 to Nigerian students stranded in Sudan who are being evacuated and returning to Nigeria. This stipend will help the students settle down before joining their … Continue reading Federal Government considers giving $100 to Nigerian students stranded in Sudan – Abike
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