Nicki Minaj, Asake, Rema, and More to Topline Afro Nation Portugal 2024
Today’s online revelation of the festival lineup on Monday, January 22, 2024, promises an exhilarating experience with chart-topping hits and dynamic performances from renowned artists. Notably, Nicki Minaj‘s inaugural performance at Afro Nation Portugal stands out, marking a significant moment for both the accomplished rapper and the event. With an illustrious career that has significantly […]
AFCON: Super Eagles Pick Scrappy 1-0 Win Over Guinea-Bissau, Equatorial Guinea Crush Hosts Ivory Coast 4-0
Nigeria’s Super Eagles have defeated Guinea-Bissau 1-0 in their last Group A match of the ongoing African Cup of Nations (AFCON). The Eagles went into the game on the back of a 1-0 win over host Ivory Coast and were clear favourites against Guinea Bissau who had lost their opening 2 matches. However, just like in […]
Canada Implements Cap on Admission for International Students
Canada has announced a limit on the admission of international students into the country. The country’s Immigration Minister Marc Miller while addressing the Liberal cabinet retreat outlined various restrictions aimed at reducing intake by 35% over the next two years. He clarified that these temporary measures will be effective for two years. “To maintain a […]
Police Arrest Woman For Throwing Five-Month-Old Baby into River in Ogun State
The Ogun State Police Command has announced the arrest of a 30-year-old woman, Olubunmi Ajayi for attempting to drown her five-month-old baby, Imole Anifowose, in RSS River, Sagamu. The Ogun Police spokesperson SP Omolola Odutola in a statement, said a good Samaritan identified as Olusola Sonaya, who was around the river, assisted in rescuing the […]
Federal High Court Declares N800 Billion Rivers Budget as Illegal
Justice James of the Federal High Court Abuja has declared as null and void the N800 billion naira 2024 budget passed by the Edison Ehie-led faction of the Rivers State House of Assembly and signed into law by the Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara. The judge in its ruling upheld the suit filed by the […]
Lagos Government Shuts Down Oke-Afa and Katangua Markets, as Crackdown on Dirty Environment Continues
The Lagos State Government has closed down the Oke-Afa Market, Isolo and Katangua Market in Abule Egba, for violating waste disposal regulations and for unhygienic practices around the markets. The spokesman of the Lagos State Waste Management Agency (LAWMA), Folashade Kadiri, in a statement released on Monday, said the closure of the markets is in […]
Explosion in Kaduna State Kills One Child, 10 Others Injured
An explosion in Kidandan of Giwa Local Government Area of Kaduna state has killed a primary school pupil, with 10 others injured. The Overseeing Commissioner of the Kaduna State Ministry of Internal Security and Home Affairs, Samuel Aruwan, said, “According to preliminary reports from the traditional institution and security agencies, one of the pupils learning […]
Recording Academy Announce Burna Boy As Additional Performer At Grammy Awards
The Recording Academy has announced Burna Boy, Travis Scott and Luke Combs as additional performers at the 66th annual Grammy Awards. The announcement comes after the Recording Academy released the first batch of performers comprising Billie Eilish, Olivia Rodrigo and Dua Lipa. Additional acts will be announced in the coming weeks leading to the ceremony […]