AS E DEY HAPPEN
Benue State has concluded plans to honour the late military officer, Gideon Orkar, who was executed over a failed coup by naming a 9.7 kilometre road after him. The state Commissioner for Information, Culture and Tourism, Mike Inalegwu, disclosed this …
Benue to imortalise Gideon Orkar Read More
The Senate, on Tuesday, directed the Clerk to the National Assembly (CNA) to transmit a constitution alteration bill No. 58 to President Muhammadu Buhari for assent in line with the provisions of the Authentication Act. The bill seeks to provide …
National Assembly approves independent candidacy for elections Read More
Prominent figures such as President-elect Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the 14th Emir of Kano Muhammad Sanusi II, and Chairman of Dangote Group, Alhaji Aliko Dangote, will unveil a book on the Governor of Kaduna State, Nasir El-Rufai, on Saturday. Other …
Tinubu, Sanusi, Wike to Unveil Book on El-Rufai Read More
Former Deputy National Chairman (South-West) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Chief Bode George, has said he will never congratulate President-elect Bola Tinubu, over his victory at the February 25 poll. George said this during an interview with ARISE Television, …
Bode George vows not to congratulate Tinubu, says ‘he can’t control me’ Read More
Arsenal’s board could back Mikel Arteta with over £200m to spend this summer, including a combined £170m to sign both Declan Rice and Moises Caicedo (Times) Aston Villa have a concrete interest in Giovani Lo Celso and the player would be keen on the move; still waiting …
Transfer news: Man Utd star’s career is OVER, Kim transfer lined up, Messi Barcelona latest, Pochettino’s top Chelsea targets & more Read More
Makkonen, Abel Tesfaye, better known by his stage moniker The Weeknd, has changed his social media profiles to reflect his true name, officially altering his online persona. The Weeknd will now be releasing music under his birth name Abel Tesfaye …
The Weeknd Changes His Social Media Names To His Real One Read More
It looks like it’s going to be a busy summer of Arsenal transfer news, with plenty of ins and outs to look forward to for the club’s fans. As well as big spending, the Gunners could offload a long list …
Arsenal transfer plans could involve nine-player clear-out alongside huge signings Read More
Renowned pundit Ally McCoist, alongside his fellow talkSPORT colleagues, took a moment to appreciate the exceptional qualities displayed by Victor Osimhen, the talented Nigerian striker currently playing for Napoli. The discussion arose in response to ongoing transfer rumors linking Osimhen …
Football Pundit Ally McCoist Draws Parallels Between Chelsea Target Victor Osimhen and Didier Drogba Read More
Manchester United defender Phil Jones will reportedly finally be leaving the club on a free transfer this summer, according to Fabrizio Romano. The former England international has become something of a forgotten man at Old Trafford in recent times, having …
Man United ace set to leave on free transfer this summer, confirms Fabrizio Romano Read More
Brave Arsenal want it known they are planning a big summer – but they won’t meet West Ham’s demands for £100million to part with Declan Rice… ARSENAL’S RICE, CAICEDO VALUATIONS REVEALED In the aftermath of bottling the title/succumbing to the …
Transfer gossip: Arsenal want Rice and Caicedo for £170m as Gunners put 10 up for sale Read More
In a compelling discussion in New York, Jidenna, the acclaimed artist, and Ebro Darden from Apple Music delved into the intricacies of Jidenna’s highly anticipated third studio album, ‘Me You & God.’ The conversation took an intimate turn as Jidenna …
Jidenna Takes the Spotlight as Apple Music’s Newest Guest, Opens Up about His New Album and More Read More
The likes of Alejandro Garnacho and Evan Ferguson have lit up the Premier League with their youthful exuberance this season, but how do they stack up against the rest of Europe? Teenage wonderkids come and go, with it very easy …
The top 10 teenage goalscorers in Europe: Bellingham, Garnacho, Ferguson Read More
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC) will resume oil search in Lake Chad next week, the Group Chief Executive Officer (GCEO), Malam Mele Kyari, said yesterday. He said this on Monday when he led his management team on a …
NNPC to resume oil search in Lake Chad next week – Kyari Read More
The Federal Government of Nigeria is set to officially unveil the National Blockchain Policy today. The Federal Executive Council (FEC) approved the National Blockchain Policy for Nigeria on 3rd May 2023 to ensure that Nigerian benefits from the potential of …
FG to officially unveil National Blockchain policy, graduate 30,000 trained youths Read More
Small Businesses in Lagos have been urged to leverage the digital space to allow for a more prosperous venture towards becoming globally competitive. Businesses owners in the State were charged on the heels of sensitisation on the E-Naira and Digital …
E-Naira sensitisation: Leverage digital space for global competitiveness — CBN, partner urge Lagos SMEs Read More
Nigerian cook, Hilda Bassey, known as Hilda Baci has responded after the Guinness World Record declared that it will evaluate all data before determining if she set a record. On 15th of May, 2023, Monday morning in Lagos state, Nigeria, …
Hilda Baci claims she can’t wait when Guinness World Records starts reviewing. Read More
Ever since Stonebwoy dropped his 5th dimension album, and one of the songs that has really won the hearts of most music lovers and fans of the musician is ”Manodzi.” Local and foreign musicians are represented on the 17-track album, …
For Stonebwoy’s Collaboration With Angelique Kidjo, Dentaa Amoateng Was The Link Read More
Operatives of the Ondo State Security Network Agency otherwise known as the Amotekun Corps have allegedly tortured a 14-year-old boy identified as Ayomide Adeghalu to death. The incident happened at Ondo town in Ondo West Local Government Area of state. …
Amotekun ‘torture’ teenager to death over N500 In Ondo Read More
Manchester United and Liverpool are both going back through their list of old targets, while Mauricio Pochettino’s arrival will be too late to prolong Mason Mount’s Chelsea career… UNITED RE-ENTER RABIOT RACE Manchester United don’t appear to have held a …
Transfer gossip: Man Utd to try again for Rabiot as Liverpool also move for a former target Read More
A Federal High Court in Abuja has directed residents of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) to respond to issues of jurisdiction over their application seeking to stop Bola Tinubu’s inauguration as president. Justice Inyang Ekwo on Monday said the residents …
Court raises fresh issues as FCT residents seek to stop Tinubu’s inauguration Read More
The police high command says it has commenced keeping eyes on the politicians who are hell-bent in scuttling the forthcoming May 29 inauguration of the President-elect, Bola Tinubu and his vice, Kashim Shettima. The Inspector-General of Police, Usman Baba, at …
May 29: Police launch manhunt for politicians plotting to scuttle inauguration Read More
President-elect, Bola Tinubu, on Monday, congratulated Nigerian chef Hilda Bassey Effiong, popularly known as Hilda Baci, for breaking the Guinness World Record for longest cooking hours. News had earlier reported that Hilda broke the record, which was previously held by …
I’m proud of you –Tinubu tells Hilda Baci Read More
Afrobeat musician Seun Kuti voluntarily surrendered himself at the Lagos State Police Command Headquarters in Ikeja during the early hours of Monday. Accompanied by his legal counsel and a representative from his family, the Grammy award winner made this significant …
Afrobeat Sensation Seun Kuti Arrested and to Face Trial, Latest Reports Confirm Read More
Nollywood Veteran actress, Rita Edochie has described May as the one and only wife of actor Yul Edochie. Rita, who is an aunt to Yul, made this known in a post on her Instagram page on Sunday. She wished May …
May only Yul’s wife we know – Rita Edochie Read More
Burna Boy has given fans an indication as to when to expect new music from him. The Grammy-winning Nigerian musician Burna Boy has created a sensation online with his most recent announcements. It may be time for a new song, …
Burna Boy Contemplates Dropping New Music Read More
Shocking scenes unfolded after Barcelona were crowned LaLiga champions with Espanyol ultras trying to attack Xavi’s side on Sunday night. The Blaugrana squad were chased off the pitch at the RCDE Stadium following their 4-2 win in the Catalan derby …
Shocking Video Footage Captures Espanyol Fan’s Attempted Attack on Barcelona Players Following La Liga Victory Read More
Talented South African singer and performer Tyla recently released a song with the Mavin princess Ayra Starr titled “Girl Next Door,” which was released on Thursday, May 11, 2023. Ayra Starr and Tyla in South Africa 🇿🇦 🇳🇬 pic.twitter.com/UfzWupnaMi — …
Tyla Reveals Top Afrobeats Stars South Africans Can’t Stop Listening To Read More
In an extraordinary display of culinary prowess and unyielding determination, Nigerian culinary expert Hilda Effiong Bassey, known as Hilda Baci, has shattered the Guinness World Record for the “longest cooking marathon by an individual.” With ton of support pouring in …
Nigeria’s Hilda Baci Smashes Guinness World Record for Longest Individual Cooking Marathon Read More
Two businessmen who were arrested by the operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (NAIA), Abuja for cocaine ingestion have both excreted 193 pellets of the illicit drug after three days in …
Businessmen excrete 193 cocaine pellets in NDLEA custody Read More
Shubham Chaudhuri, the Country Director World Bank for Nigeria, said Africa’s most populous nation has no choice but to borrow to finance its 2023 budget deficit. Chaudhuri disclosed this during an interview with Channels Television on Saturday, monitored by newsmen. …
$800m loan: Nigeria left with no choice but to Borrow – World Bank Director, Chaudhuri Read More
Mr Bayo Onanuga is a member of the Media Subcommittee of the Presidential Transition Council. He also served as the director, media and publicity of the defunct All Progressives Congress (APC’s) Presidential Campaign Council that worked for the emergence of …
Tinubu Will Not Abandon Outgoing Northern APC Govs – Onanuga Read More
The Presidency on Saturday said it was unaware of the purported decision of President Muhammadu Buhari granting study leave to the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Godwin Emefiele. The Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media …
Emefiele’s study leave approval unknown to us – Presidency Read More
The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Usman Alkali Baba, has ordered the arrest of Seun Anikulapo Kuti, the son of Afrobeat legend, late Fela Anikulapo Kuti. The police public relations officer (PRO), Olumuyiwa Adejobi, made this known in a statement on …
The IGP Has Ordered The Arrest Of Seun Kuti For Assaulting A Policeman Read More
Nigerian musician Simisola Bolatito Kosoko, popularly known as Simi, is set to tour the United States with Alicia Keys in 2023. Simi has been officially announced as a special guest for Alicia Keys’ upcoming tour across the world. The singer …
Simi Set to Tour with Alicia Keys Read More
Lionel Messi had to deal with boos and whistles on his Paris Saint-Germain return, but was spared the complete wrath of the Parc des Princes. The Argentine was named in Christophe Galtier’s line-up that beat AC Ajaccio 5-0, cutting short …
Whistles and Boos Greet Lionel Messi on PSG Return as Neymar and Suarez Watch On Read More
Minister of Power Engr. Abubakar D. Aliyu, has said the 700 megawatts Zungeru Hydroelectric power project has been completed and the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) is ready to accept power transmitted from the power generating plant. This, he also …
FG: Zungeru Hydroelectric Plant Completed, ready for commissioning Read More