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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.
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
Afrobeats sensation, DIVINE IKUBOR, popularly known as REMA, has donated a total of 105 million naira to the Christ Embassy church in Benin, Edo State, saying he only paid back the kindness shown to him and his family by the church. The singer, who made the donation during a service he attended yesterday September 1, 2024, expressed gratitude to the church for its guidance and support, especially for coming through for his family after […]
Liverpool maintained their flawless start under new manager Arne Slot as they outclassed Manchester United at Old Trafford with a 3-0 win. They have barely missed a beat since SLOTreplaced JURGEN KLOPP, recording three straight Premier League wins now without conceding a goal. TRENT ALEXANDER-ARNOLD had already had a goal disallowed for offside before LUIS DIAZ struck twice in quick succession just before the interval to put Liverpool in complete command. DIAZ headed home MOHAMED SALAH'Scross at the far post […]
The Rector, Enugu State Polytechnic, ESPOLY, Iwollo, Rev. Fr. Professor NNAMDI NWANKWO has enjoined matriculating students of the institution to develop their skills and learn new ones, as this is the pathway towards achieving self-reliance and economic prosperity. FR. NWANKWO who gave this charge at the 2022/2023 and 2023/24 5th matriculation ceremony of new students, urged them to shun all forms of vices such as cultism, examination malpractice, extortion, hooliganism, stressing that the vision and philosophy of the […]
The Minister of Interior, OLUBUNMI TUNJI-OJO, has vowed to investigate a disturbing video report on Facebook alleging that inmates at the Afokang Custodial Centre in Calabar are being subjected to inhumane treatment, including being served poorly cooked beans as breakfast. In a statement by his Special Adviser, Media and Publicity, ALAO BABATUNDE, the minister said he considered the incident a serious breach of the standards of care and dignity to which inmates are entitled and subsequently […]
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited has finally admitted the company’s “significant debt to petrol suppliers”, saying it poses a threat to the sustainability of fuel supply. There have been reports that a $6 billion debt the NNPCL owes petrol suppliers has worsened petrol scarcity in Nigeria, a perennial feature since the beginning of 2024 but the NNPCL had several times, blamed logistics challenges, and flooding, amongst others for the […]
The Governor of Enugu state, PETER MBAH has inaugurated the Committee for the implementation of the New National Minimum Wage for Civil and Public Servants in Enugu State, giving the Committee a maximum of one month to submit its report. Inaugurating the Committee yesterday at the Government House, Enugu, headed by the Head of Service, KENNETH UGWU, MBAH charged the committee to discharge its responsibility with maximum seriousness, reiterating his […]
