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    Urban Radio 945 Music, Talk, Sports

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Month: September 2024

59 Results / Page 6 of 7

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Politics

LABOUR PARTY’S ABURE REJECTS GOV OTTI’S STAKEHOLDERS

The national chairman of the Labour Party, LP, JULIUS ABURE, has distanced himself and the party from the outcome of the stakeholders meeting summoned by Governor ALEX OTTIof Abia State. OTTI had called for the stakeholders meeting in Umuahia to address the crisis rocking the party’s leadership. However, in a statement by the publicity secretary of the party, OBIORA IFOH, ABURE declared the meeting illegal, urging Nigerians to disregard the outcome. ABURE insisted that the meeting was […]

todaySeptember 5, 2024

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Entertainment

ELTON JOHN, OPENS UP ABOUT HIS STRUGGLE WITH EYE INFECTION.

Iconic British singer, ELTON JOHN, has opened up about his struggle with an eye infection, disclosing that the infection has left him with “limited vision” in one of his eyes. The 77-year-old in a personally signed statement, revealed that his healing has been extremely slow, but said he’s “feeling positive about the progress he has made thus far.” Recall that JOHN announced his retirement from touring a few months ago. His farewell tour which […]

todaySeptember 5, 2024

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News

LOOKMAN, NOMINATED FOR 2024 MEN’S BALLON D’OR AWARD.

Super Eagles of Nigeria forward, ADEMOLA LOOKMAN, has been nominated for the 2024 men’s Ballon d’Or award. In the list announced last night, the 26-year-old Atalanta player was shortlisted alongside 29 other players for the sought-after award and he is the only African player in the list.  While some notable names on the list include JUDE BELLINGHAM, VINI JUNIOR, ERLING HAALAND and KYLIAN MBAPPE, Eight-time winner and current holder LIONEL MESSI is not listed for this year’s award as well as […]

todaySeptember 5, 2024

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National

TRADE UNION CONGRESS KICKS AGAINST RECENT INCREASE IN PUMP PRICE OF PETROL

The Trade Union Congress of Nigeria (TUC) has kicked against the latest increase in the pump price of petroleum, warning that it would worsen poverty among workers. The union in a statement signed by its president FESTUS OSIFO, called on the Federal Government to “immediately cancel these decisions, promote policies that will strengthen the naira, and take decisive steps to alleviate the suffering of Nigerians.”  OSIFO argued that the sudden hike “implemented […]

todaySeptember 5, 2024

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National

BILL GATES TO INJECT $2.8BN INTO NIGERIA’S HEALTHCARE, NUTRITION AND AGRIC SECTORS

Microsoft Founder and philanthropist, BILL GATES has revealed plans to inject at least $2.8 billion into the country’s healthcare, nutrition, and agricultural sectors. While speaking on his intentions at the National Economic Council, NEC, meeting presided over by Vice President KASHIM SHETTIMA at the Presidential Villa, GATES emphasized the need to invest in Nigeria’s greatest resource, its people while addressing the economic challenges the country faces. He underlined the importance of prioritising primary healthcare, urging Nigerian leaders […]

todaySeptember 5, 2024

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Music Gist

TEMS COUNTERS BUJU BATONS CLAIMS ON AFROBEAT

Grammy-winning Nigerian singer, Tems, has countered Jamaican reggae legend, Buju Banton’s claims that Afrobeats had no substance and would fade with time. TEMS noted that contrary to BANTON’S claims, afrobeats is a genre specifically for escapism. According to her, the purpose of the genre in Nigeria is to serve as an escape from the harsh reality and not necessarily to preach against societal ills.

todaySeptember 4, 2024

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National

SOUTH AFRICA DENIES NIGERIA’S JUNIOR BASKETBALL TEAM VISA FOR 2024 FIBA

Nigerian Under-18 boys’ basketball players have been denied visas  by the South African Consulate in Abuja, the Federal Capital Territory. Nigeria is billed to face Egypt at the 2024 FIBA U-18 Afrobasket competition scheduled to hold in Pretoria yesterday but the development has jeopardized Nigeria’s trip. The  Vice Chairman of the Youth Development Committee of the Nigerian Basketball Federation, NBBF,  UGO UDEZUE, expressed disappointment, citing a lack of explanation for the […]

todaySeptember 4, 2024

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National

NLC DEMANDS IMMEDIATE  REVERSAL OF FUEL PRICE

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has demanded an immediate reversal of the hike in fuel price announced by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), saying the hike has worsened the misery of Nigerians.  Amid the lingering fuel scarcity in the country, the NNPCL increased the pump price of petrol from ₦568 to ₦855, ₦897 (depending on the location per litre).  Condemning the move in a statement, NLC President, JOE AJAERO, […]

todaySeptember 4, 2024

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News

PRESIDENT TINUBU ENGAGES CHINESE XI JINPING ON BILATERAL DEALS

President BOLA TINUBU yesterday met with his  Chinese counterpart,  XI JINPING, in Beijing, China, where he exchanged ideas on ways of strengthening bilateral ties for the benefit of the citizens. The  Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, AJURI NGELALE, in a statement, said both leaders agreed to build a high-level Nigeria-China community collaboration with a shared future. On economic reforms in Nigeria, NGELALE said the President assured  that his administration remains committed to sustainable growth through the effective implementation […]

todaySeptember 4, 2024

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