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VICE PRESIDENT SHETTIMA INAUGURATES MSME HUB IN ENUGU STATE

The Vice President of Nigeria, KASHIM SHETTIMA, has commended the Enugu State Governor, PETER MBAH for his practical leadership style, aimed at turning the state around, through multiple projects across all sectors, assuring of the federal government ‘s support to the State. SHETTIMA gave the commendation yesterday, in his speech during his One Day official visit to Enugu State for the unveiling of the 5Th Expanded National Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises, MSME Clinic, Enugu 2024, Organised by the office of the Vice […]

todayOctober 4, 2024

National

REP MEMBERS DEMAND GCON HONOUR FOR SPEAKER ABBAS

The House of Representatives has expressed dissatisfaction with the conferment of national honours on the leadership of the National Assembly by President BOLA TINUBU, describing it as discrimination against the Green Chamber. A motion sponsored by all 360 lawmakers drew attention to the conferment of the Grand Commander of the Order of the Niger (GCON) on Senate President GODSWILL AKPABIO;and the Chief Justice of the Federation, Justice KUDIRAT KEKERE-EKUN. The lawmakers, however rejected theconferment of the […]

todayOctober 3, 2024

News

LOOKMAN WINS  MAN OF MATCH PRIZE IN ATALANTA’S WIN AT DONETSK

ADEMOLA LOOKMAN has won  the Man of Match prize following Atalanta’s 3-0 victory over Ukrainian club, Shakhtar Donetsk. LOOKMAN, registered a goal and an assist in the encounter, which was his first-ever UEFA Champions League goal. According to UEFA’s Technical Observer Panel, the player showed great skill and was outstanding with the ball, providing a goal, assist, two chances and hitting the crossbar while displaying tactical clever movement and good defensive […]

todayOctober 3, 2024

News

FILMAKER FACES BACKLASH FOR CRITICIZING PRESIDENT BOLA TINUBU

Nigerian filmmaker, JADE OSIBERU has come under fire for criticizing President BOLA TINUBU after previously supporting him overLabour party’s PETER OBI.  The producer had in a post described the economy as T-pain but the post was received with disdain, and an X user named ORJI dug out an old post of hers from 2022, during the presidential campaign season, where she stated that PETER OBI was not a wealth multiplier.  OSIBERU'S response led to a series of scornful posts directed at […]

todayOctober 3, 2024

National

NIDCOM ADVISES NIGERIANS TO LEAVE LEBANON AMID ISRAELI STRIKES

The Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM) has advised Nigerians living in Lebanon to consider moving out of the country now that commercial flights are still in operation. NIDCOM in statement signed by its Director of Media, Public Relations and Protocols Unit, ABDUR-RAHMAN BALOGUN, said the advice was a result of its worry over the attacks on Hezbollah and other areas in Lebanon by Israeli government  It equally advised Nigerians to liaise with the country’s Embassy […]

todayOctober 3, 2024

Music Gist

PHYNO COLLABORATES BRITISH RAP STAR, ARRDEE FOR NEW SINGLE

Award-winning rapper, PHYNO has released a new single; titled “Time of my Life” featuring Brighton-born UK rap star, ARRDEE.  PHYNO in the single, blended his native Southern Nigeria dialect with English, thereby paying homage to his Igbo root.  The single comes ahead of the release of PHYNO'Sfifth album 'Full Time Job' which is set for release later in October, and is preceded by the hit record 'Do I' whose remix features Grammy-winning megastar BURNA BOY.

todaySeptember 30, 2024 6

National

NIMET PREDICTS THREE DAY THUNDERSTORM ACROSS THE COUNTRY

The Nigerian Meteorological Agency NIMET has predicted thunderstorms from today till Wednesday across the country. NiMet’s weather outlook released yesterday in Abuja predicted localized thunderstorms in parts of Kebbi and Zamfara states in the northern region during the morning hours of today, while thunderstorms are anticipated in parts of Kaduna, Bauchi, Adamawa, and Taraba states during the afternoon and evening hours. The agency also predicted localized thunderstorms inparts of Oyo, Ondo, Osun, Ogun, Imo, Enugu, Ekiti, Edo, Ebonyi, Delta, Bayelsa, Rivers, Cross River, Lagos, and Akwa Ibom […]

todaySeptember 30, 2024

National

FEDERAL GOVERNMENT HANDS OVER 64 CNG BUSES TO ORGANIZED LABOR AND STUDENT’S UNION

The Federal Government yesterday handed over 64, 100-seater capacity compressed natural gas, CNG buses to the organized labor and student union leadership at the State House Conference Centre in Abuja. The Federal Government, through the presidency, also made available over 400 compressed natural gas conversion kits handed to private sector transporters in four states as part of efforts to lower the cost of fuelingvehicles used for public transportation. Receiving the buses, the Secretary-General of the Trade Union Congress TUC, NUHU […]

todaySeptember 30, 2024 2

News

GOVERNOR MBAH COMMENDS PROMPT SERVICES AT ENUGU UK VISA CENTRE.

Enugu State Governor, PETER MBAH, has described the consular services at the United Kingdom UK Visa Application Centre, Enugu, as speedy and courteous, urging the people of the South East and South-South regions to use the centre. Governor MBAH also called on other foreign missions in the country to emulate the UK Government by setting up the consular services in the state, noting the huge population and the enterprising nature […]

todaySeptember 27, 2024

Entertainment

KIZZ DANIEL RELEASES TWO SINGLES IN  CELEBRATION OF A DECADE IN THE MUSIC INDUSTRY.

Nigerian Afrobeats artist, Kizz Daniel has released two highly anticipated singles, Marhaba and We Must, which are part of the ongoing festivities surrounding his ‘Vado At 10’ anniversary, marking a decade of hit songs, international acclaim, and steadfast fan loyalty.  His single titled, Marhaba, produced by the gifted dyad Ramii and Suhel Nafar, combines Daniel’s signature sound with fresh, innovative beats, blending Afrobeats with Northern African traditional music influences.  Also […]

todaySeptember 27, 2024

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