Ayra Starr blasts organizers of Headies Awards for “nonchalance” in Award Presentation
Nigerian star artiste Oyinkansola Sarah Aderibigbe, popularly known as Ayra Starr has slammed the organizers of the Headies Awards for their “nonchalant” attitude towards female musicians. Ayra Starr had beat industry heavyweights like Tiwa Savage, Simi and Tems, to emerge winner of the Best Female Artiste category at the 16th edition of Headies, which was held […]
Governor Sanwo-Olu launches Blue Rail Line, says Red Line 95% complete
Lagos State Governor, Bababjide Sanwo-Olu, has assured residents that the construction of redline light rail system from Ebute Metta to Agbado, would be ready by the end of 2023 as the project is 95 per cent completed. Sanwo-Olu, disclosed this on Monday, while briefing the media after he officially flagged-off the blue light rail passenger […]
Rivers state Government to share 16,800 bags of Rice in first phase of Palliatives distribution
Rivers state government has inaugurated a 40-man committee to ensure even distribution of the food palliatives being distributed to ease off the harsh effect of the subsidy removal policy. The committee which has the former Nigerian Ambassador to South Korea, Desmond Akawor as chairman has already received 16,800 50kg bags of rice to be distributed […]
Increase our allowances, Nigerian Medical Association cries out
The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) has made a new demand for an increase in their allowances from the state and federal governments following the rising cost of living as a result of the removal of fuel subsidies. This was part of the resolution reached by the National Executive Committee of the NMA at its meeting […]
Gabon’s new Military Ruler promises return to Civilian Rule
Gabon’s new strongman, General Brice Oligui Nguema, has vowed, after being sworn in as interim president on Monday, to restore civilian rule through “free, transparent and credible elections”. In a speech after taking the oath of office, Nguema said the elections would be the stepping stone to “handing power back to the civilians,” although he […]
Presidential election tribunal to give televised Judgement on September 6
The Court of Appeal has confirmed that the ruling of the Presidential Election Petition Court will be delivered on Wednesday, September 6. The Registrar of the Court, Umar Bangari confirmed this to newsmen, saying that the proceedings will be open to live broadcast by interested television stations. In his words, “The Court of Appeal wishes […]