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Economy

ENUGU INTERNATIONAL TRADE FAIR TO HOLDS IN APRIL.

The Enugu Chamber of Commerce, Industry, Mines, and Agriculture, ECCIMA has announced that the 35th International Trade Faire, 2024, will be held from Friday, 5th to Monday, 15th April 2024, with both local and international companies declaring interest in participating. The President of ECCIMA, ODEIGA JIDEONWO who made this known during the Chamber’s 1st Quarter Press Briefing and the 35th Enugu International Trade Fair Publicity Launch at ECCIMA house, Enugu said the fair will focus more on the Agricultural Sector as it remains a critical sector toward diversification. Speaking on […]

todayMarch 12, 2024

Foreign

UNITED KINGDOM BANS HEALTH WORKERS FROM BRINGING DEPENDANTS.

The United Kingdom UK has banned Health and Care Workers from bringing dependants to the country. This was made known by the UK Home Office via its official X handle yesterday as part of its plan to reduce migration into the country, adding that overseas care workers brought an estimated 120,000 dependants to the UK in the year ending September 23. It would be recalled that the Home Office of the United Kingdom on Tuesday, Jan 2, announced […]

todayMarch 12, 2024

Entertainment

CILLIAN MURPHY WINS BEST ACTOR AT THE OSCARS

CILLIAN MURPHY has become the first Irish-born winner of the BEST ACTOR award, as OPPENHEIMER swept the OSCARS withseven prizes overall, while POOR THINGStook four including BEST ACTRESS forEMMA STONE and THE ZONE OF INTEREST got two.  The film dominated proceedings, winning BEST PICTURE, BEST DIRECTOR for CHRISTOPHER NOLAN, and BEST SUPPORTING ACTOR for ROBERT DOWNEY JR.  The PEAKY BLINDER star was named best leading actor for his acclaimed portrayal of theoretical physicist J ROBERT OPPENHEIMER.  MURPHY who said he was overwhelmed to have won, thanked NOLAN and producer EMMA THOMAS for the wildest, most exhilarating, most creatively satisfying journey they took him.

todayMarch 11, 2024

Sports

MANCHESTER CITY HOLDS LIVERPOOL TO A DRAW AT ANFIELD

Manchester City survived a second-half bombardment from Liverpool to hold on for a 1-1 draw in an electrifying encounter at Anfield which leaves Arsenal top of the Premier League. The final Premier League meeting between Jurgen Klopp and Pep Guardiola lived up to its billing as the injury-hit hosts roared back from John Stones’ clever first-half opener from a corner. Alexis Mac Allister scored the leveler from the penalty spot early in the second period after Ederson had wiped out Darwin Nunez from Nathan Ake’s poor back pass, injuring himself in the process. Klopp's side, with Mohamed […]

todayMarch 11, 2024

National

PRESIDENT TINUBU TO LAUNCH STUDENT LOAN SCHEME ON THURSDAY.

The Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity Ajuri Ngelale has disclosed that President Bola Tinubu will on Thursday launch the Student Loan Scheme. Ngelale in a television interview yesterdaysaid his principal will launch the historic National Student Loan Programme as a major form of obligation reduction for Nigerians and families and young people at a time when Nigerians are feeling the pinch.  On June 12, 2023, Tinubu signed the Access to Higher Education Act, 2023, into law aimed at enabling students […]

todayMarch 11, 2024

SpotLight

URBAN SPOTLIGHT: MID3

Introducing MID3: A Rising Star in Nigeria's Afro-Fusion Scene. Born and raised in Nigeria, MID3 embodies the rich tapestry of Afro-fusion music, drawing inspiration from a diverse array of genres and cultural influences. From a young age, MID3's passion for music was ignited by the melodies of legends like Sunny Ade, Fela Kuti, and Lagbaja, whose distinctive styles left an indelible mark on his musical journey. A Fusion of Influences […]

todayMarch 8, 2024

Entertainment

AYRA STARR TO PERFORM ALONGSIDE CHRIS BROWN ON HIS NORTH AMERICA TOUR.

Marvin records artiste Ayra Starr is set to accompany award-winning music superstar Chris Brown as a special guest on his 11:11 tour of the United States.  The Grammy nominee who is one of the phenomenal artists exporting Afrobeats to a global audience through her sensational music, will be joined by Rhythm and Bluesstar Muni Long as Chris Brown performs in 26 cities across the United States and Canada.  Chris Brown has collaborated with different Afrobeats stars including Wizkid, Davido, Rema, Fireboy, and most recently Davido & Lojay on SENSATIONAL which appeared on his album 11:11 released in 2023.

todayMarch 6, 2024

National

PETER OBI SAYS HE IS NOT DESPERATE TO BE PRESIDENT OF NIGERIA.

The presidential candidate of the Labor Party LP in the last general election Peter Obi has insisted that he was not desperate to be President of Nigeria but that he desired the country to work. OBI while reacting to his award as the Leadership Politician of the year 2023 at the annual Leadership Conference and Awards in Abuja added that young Nigerians should be productively engaged to eliminate poverty and crime. The former governor of Anambra State also said it was a shame for Ukraine, a war-torn country, to donate grains to […]

todayMarch 6, 2024

National

EFCC CAPTURES 21 FOOD TRUCKS HEADING TO NEIGHBOURING COUNTRIES.

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission EFCC Maiduguri Zonal Command has intercepted 21 food trucks heading towards N’djamena, Chad Republic, Central African Republic, and Cameroon.  Announcing the seizure in a statement on its X handle yesterday, the anti-graft agency said the trucks were intercepted in a sting operation at major exit routes along Kalabiri/Gambori Ngala and Bama roads, Borno State  The commission stated that the arrest of the trucks is expected to stem the tide of food insecurity occasioned by unscrupulous […]

todayMarch 6, 2024

Entertainment

JONZING WORLD UNVEILS FIRST FEMALE SIGNEE.

Jonzing World has unveiled its first-ever female artiste Bagetti with her debut single Hard Girl now on all music platforms.  After the impressive success of Rema and Ruger, D Prince’s Jonzing World onboarded two new artists Godzilla and Glorious Boy to continue the label's fine record which has proven to be a reliable pipeline for churning out sensational talents.  Before being unveiled,  Bagetti’s name and music already made waves around the industry from media personalities to DJs, everyone who got a peek into her talent was instantly captivated by her refreshing sound […]

todayMarch 5, 2024

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