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BURNA BOY REPLIES CRITICS OF HIS PROPOSED FREE CONCERT IN BURKINA FASO

Nigerian Afrobeats star, BURNA BOY has responded to the backlash which followed his proposal to hold a free concert in Burkina Faso, insisting that his actions are guided by principle, not personal gain. The response came after critics mocked the initiative and claimed he was allegedly rejected by the President of Burkina Faso, IBRAHIM TRAORÉ. But the Grammy-winning artist in his Instagram Story defended his intentions and criticized those questioning his motives, saying he was […]

todayJune 3, 2025

National

PETER OBI PLEDGES ₦20M SUPPORT FOR VICTIMS OF FLOOD IN NIGER STATE

The Labour Party presidential candidate in the 2023 election, PETER OBI, has announced a ₦20 million donation to victims of the devastating flash floods that ravaged Mokwa Local Government Area in Niger state, killing over 153 people and displacing thousands.  OBI, who visited Niger State yesterday, alongside former minister NENADI USMANand his former campaign spokesperson YUNUSA TANKO, to show solidarity with the people affected by the disaster, said the donation was part of his commitment to supporting recovery efforts in the state.  In a post […]

todayJune 3, 2025

National

ORJI KALU TELLS PRESIDENT TINUBU TO SACK SOME MINISTERS AND SECURITY CHIEFS’

The Senator representing Abia North, ORJI KALU, has urged President BOLA TINUBU to relieve certain ministers and security chiefs of their duties, citing inefficiency and lack of impact on Nigeria’s development.  KALU, during an interview said he had assessed the current federal cabinet and believes some people working with President TINUBUshould be relieved of their duties,  both from the security sector and among the ministers.  The former Governor of Abia State, further advised the President to […]

todayJune 3, 2025

News

ARSENAL IN TALKS TO SIGN SESKO

Arsenal have reportedly opened talks for the transfer of RB Leipzig’s BENJAMIN SESKO. It is understood that the discussions are at an initial stage as Gunners boss MIKEL ARTETAlook to strengthen his attack ahead of next season after finishing second again. Arsenal have finished as runners-up for three consecutive seasons and missed out on silverware last season. However, the 21-year-old will not come cheaply, with Leipzig demanding £92.5 million for the Slovenia […]

todayMay 30, 2025

Entertainment

HARRYSONG URGES GOVERNMENT TO TACKLE WIDESPREAD MUSIC PIRACY.

Nigerian singer Harrysong has urged the government to put proper systems in place to protect artists’ work and tackle widespread music piracy. The Afrobeats star made this call yesterday  during a Youth Forum programme, saying that government intervention was crucial in solving these problems and called for open dialogue between policymakers and experienced industry players.  HARRYSONG lamented that Nigerian artists struggle to generate income from their local fan base due to widespread music piracy, pushing many to […]

todayMay 30, 2025

National

GOVERNOR MBAH DISCLOSESSCORECARD OF HIS STEWARDSHIP IN THE PAST TWO YEARS

The Governor of Enugu State, PETER MBAH,joined his counterparts in the country to disclose the scorecard of his stewardship in the past two years, stating that his administration is laying the foundations for the state’s success and future. MBAH who said this yesterday, while addressing Ndi Enugu at the 2nd year Anniversary Celebration at Michael Okpara Square, Enugu, reiterated that every sector in the state will witness massive revolution in every sector in the […]

todayMay 30, 2025

News

ODEMWINGIE BACKS OMISSION OF SUPER EAGLES’ BEST PLAYERS AHEAD OF RUSSIA FRIENDLY GAMES

Former Nigeria international OSAZE ODEMWINGIE has backed the omission of the likes of VICTOR OSIMHEN and ADEMOLA LOOKMAN from the Nigerian squad to take on Russia and Ghana in the upcoming friendly games. The former striker expressed satisfaction over the manager’s decision to bring in fresh talent to the Nigeria national team, ahead of the  high-profile international friendly with Russia ODEMWINGIE, who spent years in clubs in Russia, pointed out that Nigeria, as a home of […]

todayMay 27, 2025

National

IMO STATE GOVERNOR SACKS ATTORNEY GENERAL OF THE STATE.

The Governor of Imo State, HOPE UZODINMA, has sacked  the State Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, C. O. C. AKAOLISA, with immediate effect. In  a press statement by the Commissioner for Information, Public Orientation, and Strategy, DECLAN EMELUMBA, the erstwhile commissioner has been directed to hand over all the government’s property in his care to the State Solicitor General and Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Justice immediately. The sacked attorney general was one […]

todayMay 27, 2025

Entertainment

AYRA STARR EMERGES FIRST NIGERIAN FEMALE SINGER WITH 1 BILLION YOUTUBE VIEWS.

Nigerian female singer, AYRA STARR, has become the first Nigerian songstress to hit 1 billion views on YouTube.  The 23 year old has now surpassed Yemi Alade’s 805 million views to emerge as the most viewed Nigerian female artiste of all time on YouTube. Topping the list of views on the platform, Ayra Starr’s Grammy-nominated hit song ‘Rush’ has accumulated more than 450 million views.  With this new milestone, Ayra Starr […]

todayMay 27, 2025

National

FCT MINISTER GIVES DEFAULTERS 14 DAYS TO PAY GROUND RENT

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, NYESOM WIKE, has approved 14 days for all defaulters of ground rent to pay up. A statement released by LERE OLAYINKA, the Senior Special Assistant on Public Communications and Social Media to the FCT Minister, noted that  the approval followed President BOLA TINUBU’S intervention.  Recall that officials of the Federal Capital Territory Authority, FCTA, had commenced sealing of some properties for failing to pay their ground […]

todayMay 27, 2025

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