Kizz Daniel’s 2022 hit song ‘Buga’ with Tekno is the most googled song in Nigeria. Since its release, ‘Buga’ has broken several records. The dance challenges on Tiktok and Instagram helped people enjoy the little more than three-minute song better, which has increased its popularity. The song has caught...
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Nigeria and Zambia will battle for the bronze medals of the 12th Women Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) on Friday at the Complexe Mohamed V in Casablanca – Morocco’s economic and industrial capital Head Coach of Zambia’s Copper Queens, Bruce Mwape, said on Thursday that his girls have put...
The House of Representatives has resolved to stop the privatisation of five power plants of Niger Delta Power Holding Company in Nigeria. This followed the adoption of a motion of urgent public importance by Rep Magaji Aliyu, the Chairman House Committee on Power at the plenary in Abuja on...
The Director-General of the Voice of Nigeria (VON) Mr Osita Okechukwu has taken a swipe at the Presidential Candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Alhaji Atiku Abubakar for accusing the ruling party of stealing his idea to reform the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC). While reacting to the...
U.S. President Joe Biden has been diagnosed with the Coronavirus (COVID-19), and is experiencing “very mild symptoms,” according to a White House statement on Thursday. “He is fully vaccinated and twice boosted and experiencing very mild symptoms. “He has begun taking Paxlovid,” the statement disclosed. In line with the...
By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – The Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development, Hajiya Sadiya Umar Farouq on Thursday pledged to provide adequate support and continuous interventions for the Nigeria Police Force and other security agencies in order to make them more effective in the discharge of...
Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) are set to sell off some of their players. The club is ready to sell at least 15 players this summer transfer window as they look to oversee a huge squad overhaul ahead of next season. PSG are looking to thin out their squad and shift...
The Federal Government of Nigeria has revealed that it will make provision for subsidy in 2023 to the tune of N6.72 trillion. Minister of Finance Budget and National Planning, Mrs Zainab Ahmed made this disclosure in Abuja on Thursday during the 2023 – 2025 Medium Term Expenditure Framework and...
By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) on Thursday said it operatives have arrested a 27-year old suspected drug dealer with compressed pieces of Cannabis Sativa weighing 38.45kg in Borno. The NDLEA Media and Advocacy Officer in Borno, Mr. Jolaosu Moruf, said this in...
Mallam Garba Attahiru-Madami, Independent National Electoral Commissioner (INEC) Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) in Kwara, on Thursday, called on the youth to safeguard their votes in 2023. Attahiru-Madami made the call at a symposium tagged: ”Youths and 2023 General Elections: Your Concern, My Concern”. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN)...
‘Last Last’ a hit song by Grammy Award winning Nigeria, Damini Ogulu, popularly known as Burna Boy, debuted at number 86 on the Billboard Top 100. The News Agency of Nigeria reports that since the song’s release in May, it has enjoyed massive domestic and international success. The song...
The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rep Femi Gbajabiamila, has urged journalists to always ensure they get their facts right before going public. Gbajabiamila said this on Wednesday in Abuja during the inauguration of the new executives of House of Representatives Press Corps and the launch of its...
By OLA MUDOPE, Lagos – As part of his world evangelization programme, renowned international evangelist and Bible scholar, Pastor William F. Kumuyi, is billed to storm the thriving town of Ikorodu, Lagos with his global gospel campaign. The crusade is coming under the auspices of the Global Crusade with...
…..Pegs cut off marks of 140, 100 for varsities, polytechnics/COEs By JOHN ONAH Abuja – The Minister of Education, Mallam Adamu, Adamu had disclosed that the Joint Admission and Matriculation Board (JAMB) under Prof Ishaq Oloyede has so far remitted about N29 billion directly to the Consolidated Revenue Fund...
Videos of how some fake bishops allegedly hired by the All Progressives Congress, APC attended the unveiling of Kashim Shettima as the party’s vice presidential candidate has emerged on social media. Recall that Bola Tinubu, the APC presidential candidate, unveiled the former Borno State governor as his running mate...
Presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the 2023 general elections, Atiku Abubakar, said on Wednesday that the recent total National Grid Collapse is too much for the Nigerian people to bear. Atiku while stressing that the grid collapse on Wednesday is the 6th time it has...
Dana Airlines has affirmed that its Air Transport Licence (ATL) and Air Operator Certificate (AOC) have been suspended indefinitely, however, the commercial airline says it will come back from the suspension stronger. In a statement on Wednesday, Dana Airlines said it was suspended for an operational Audit which as...
The National President, Academic Staff Union of Polytechnics (ASUP), Mr Anderson Ezeibe says the withdrawal of Abia Polytechnic’s accreditation is an indictment of the State Government. Ezeibe said this on Thursday when he spoke with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Aba while reacting to the withdrawal of...
By BARBARA KALU, Enugu – The Enugu State Governor, Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi has assured the Osun Governor-elect, Sen. Ademola Adeleke that Enugu state was his second home. Governor Ugwuanyi stated this in a statement signed by the Secretary to the State Government, Prof. Simon Ortuanya, and made avialable to newsmen...
A book review By YUSHAU A. SHUAIB I have always admired the Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Professor Isa Ali Ibrahim Pantami for his solid intellection and painstaking understanding of his brief in public service, alongside his charismatic and pragmatic efforts in governance. As a pioneer in government,...