Month: March 2024

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National

PRESIDENT TINUBU LAMENTS OVERKILLING OF MILITARY PERSONNEL IN DELTA STATE.

President BOLA TINUBU has condemned the killing of military personnel in Delta State, saying the perpetrators, whom he described as cowardly must be brought to book.   The military personnel including a commanding officer, two majors, one captain, and twelve soldiers plus a civilian were gruesomely murdered in the OKUAMA community of UGHELLI SOUTH Local Government Area of Delta State last week during a rescue mission.  TINUBU in a message he released yesterdayevening in reaction to the incident said the killing is unprovoked and dreadful, joining all well-meaning Nigerians and […]

todayMarch 18, 2024

Music Gist

BURNA BOY AND AYRA STARR SET TO PERFORM AT THIS YEAR’S GLASTONBURY FESTIVAL

African music continues to soar to new heights on the global stage, making its mark alongside powerhouse artists from around the world. From chart-topping hits to groundbreaking collaborations, the African music scene is buzzing with creativity and innovation, captivating audiences worldwide. The excitement surrounding African music's international appeal is palpable, especially evident in prestigious festival line-ups that bring together diverse communities to celebrate the art of music. Among the standout […]

todayMarch 15, 2024 2

Music Gist

KIZZ DANIEL DROPS HIGHLY ANTICIPATED EP TITLED ‘TZA’

Nigerian singer-songwriter Kizz Daniel has once again proven his mastery in the art of creating hit music with the release of his highly anticipated EP, "TZA," featuring four electrifying tracks. Known for his knack for producing chart-topping hits that dominate the airwaves, Kizz Daniel has undoubtedly established himself as a force to be reckoned with in the music industry. With "TZA," he continues to showcase his unparalleled talent and creativity, […]

todayMarch 15, 2024 2

Music Gist

THE NIGERIAN MUSIC SCENE BUZZES WITH RELEASE OF ‘100 MILLION,’ A HARD-HITTING COLLABORATION BETWEEN ODUMODUBLVCK AND TIWA SAVAGE

The Nigerian music scene is abuzz with the release of "100 Million," the brand new hard-hitting collaboration between hip-hop star Odumodublvck and ace singer-songwriter Tiwa Savage. The aptly titled track throws down the gauntlet, declaring that a mere "100 Million is an insult!" For fans who've been yearning to see Tiwa Savage make hip-hop/drill music, this is the moment they've been waiting for. Tiwa definitely didn't disappoint, delivering a fierce […]

todayMarch 15, 2024

News

ANAMBRA EDUCATION BOARD DENIES EFCC INVESTIGATION.

The Anambra State Universal Basic Education Board ASUBEB has debunked allegations of fraud and rumors of being investigated by the Economic and Financial Crimes CommissionEFCC over contract scams. The chairman of the board, VERA NWADINOBI, who addressed a press conference in Awka, said the rumor of some members of the board being invited by the anti-graft agency over a 6.7 billion Naira fraud was aimed at distracting the board. She insisted that contracts were never awarded to contractors who did not bid for the jobs, rather, the board advertised for […]

todayMarch 14, 2024

National

FEDERAL GOVERNMENT FILESTERRORISM CHARGES AGAINST PRESIDENT OF MIYETTI ALLAH.

The Federal Government has filed terrorism charges against the detained President of Miyetti Allah Kautal Hore, BELLO BODEJO in compliance with the Federal High Court order,  In the terrorism charges dated March 12, BODEJO was accused of undermining the national security of Nigeria by establishing and arming an ethnic militia group known as KUNGIYA ZAMAN LAFIYA without authorization. He was also accused of committing an act prejudicial to national security and public safety, an offense punishable under Section 29 of the Terrorism […]

todayMarch 14, 2024

Sports

ATLETICO MADRID DUMPS INTER MILAN OUT OF THE CHAMPIONS LEAGUE THROUGH PENALTY SHOOTOUT

LAUTARO MARTINEZ missed the crucial penalty for INTER MILAN as ATLETICO MADRID claimed a 3-2 shootout victory to move into the Champions League quarter-finals. INTER held a 1-0 lead from the first leg going into the game and doubled that lead when FEDERICO DIMARCO put them ahead after half an hour but ATLETI instantly responded through ANTOINE GRIEZMANN'S leveleron the night two minutes later. With the Spanish side still needing a goal to stay in the competition, the home side had to wait until 87 minutes […]

todayMarch 14, 2024

Economy

CBN ALLOTS 100 BILLION NAIRA TO THE MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE

The Governor of the Central Bank of NigeriaCBN, OLAYEMI CARDOSO has announcedthe allocation of 100 billion Naira and 2.15 million bags of fertilizers to the Ministry of Agriculture to cushion the effects of high prices of food in the country.  CARDOSO who revealed this yesterday during a meeting with the Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development MOHAMMAD ABUBAKAR, and the Minister of Agriculture and Food Security ABUBAKAR KYARI at the ministry’s headquarters in Abuja said they believe that providing support to farmers would help mitigate the high food prices currently bedeviling the nation.  He said the CBN has turned away from direct […]

todayMarch 14, 2024

News

ENUGU STATE GOVERNMENT SIGNS MOU WITH PRIVATE FIRM FOR FOOD SECURITY

The Government of Enugu State yesterdaysigned a lease agreement for 15,000 hectares of land with a private firm to cultivate and produce farm products that leverage the state's comparative advantages, as part of the State Government’s decisive action to ensure food security for the public. The Governor of the state PETER MBAH, who was represented by the Secretary to the State Government, Professor CHIDIEBERE ONYIA, signed the memorandum of understanding MOU and reiterated the government's commitment to responding to the pressing […]

todayMarch 13, 2024

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