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WTO DIRECTOR-GENERAL NGOZI OKONJO-IWEALA NAMED IN FORBES’ 100 MOST POWERFUL WOMEN LIST

The Director-General of the World Trade Organization WTO, NGOZI OKONJO-IWEALA has been listed on Forbes’ 100 Most Powerful Women list. In Forbes’ 20th annual ranking, the distinguished Nigerian economist holds the 87th spot, surpassing South African businesswoman MPUMI MADISA, who stands at 88th, while the President of Tanzania SAMIA HASSAN made her debut on the list at the 93rd position, alongside Nigerian media mogul and philanthropist MO ABUDU at the 98th. Topping […]

todayDecember 7, 2023

News

VICE-PRESIDENT KASHIM SHETTIMA AGREES USE OF NON-KINETIC METHOD TO TACKLE INSECURITY IN THE SOUTH EAST.

Vice President KASHIM SHETTIMA has endorsed the use of a non-kinetic method to combat insecurity in the Southeast with other steps the security agencies are already implementing. SHETTIMA in a statement yesterday when a group led by the Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, BENJAMIN KALU, paid a courtesy visit to the Presidential Villa explained the merits of using a non-kinetic strategy to deal with the security situation in […]

todayDecember 7, 2023

Entertainment

MAMI WATA TO CLOSE THE YEAR WITH A FINAL SCREENING IN LAGOS.

Cj Obasi’s black and white movie MAMI WATA will close its year with a final screening this holiday season. Obasi, in a post on X, said MAMI WATA will make a special presentation at the Surreal 16 Film Festival in Lagos on Saturday, December 9, 2023, at the Alliance Auditorium alongside a discussion with him about the movie's journey.   The feature story is set in the remote West African […]

todayDecember 6, 2023

News

SUPER FALCONS QUALIFIES FOR 2024 WOMEN’S AFRICAN CUP OF NATIONS.

The Super Falcons of Nigeria last night qualified for the 2024 Women’s African Cup of Nations Wafcon in Morrocco after a 2-1 comeback win over Cape Verde in the return leg of the final qualifying round in Praia. In need of six un-replied goals to upturn a five-goal deficit, the hosts surged for the opener which deservedly came in the eighth minute from Ivania Moreire and they tried to double […]

todayDecember 6, 2023

News

SUPREME COURT STRIKES OUT IHEDIOHA’S SUIT AGAINST GOVERNOR OF IMO STATE.

The Supreme Court has dismissed a plea by Emeka Ihedioha of the People’s Democratic Party PDP in Imo State seeking a certificate of return as the state’s lawful governor. Ihedioha had told the apex court that Governor Hope Uzodimma was not qualified to run for the election in the first place, claiming that Uche Nwosu was earlier declared by the court as the rightful candidate of the All Progressives Congress […]

todayDecember 6, 2023

Economy

THE GOVERNOR OF ENUGU STATE PRESENTS A 521 BILLION NAIRA BUDGET FOR THE 2024 FISCAL YEAR.

The Governor of Enugu State Peter Ndubuisi Mbah has presented a total budget estimate of Five hundred and twenty-one billion, five hundred and sixty-one million, three hundred and eighty-six thousand naira for the 2024 fiscal year, to the Enugu State House of Assembly. Mbah who tagged the 2024-2026 Multi-Year Budget estimates as Budget Of Disruptive Economic Growth stated that it is structured to drive growth in a markedly different pattern […]

todayDecember 6, 2023

National

PRESIDENT TINUBU ARRIVES IN ABUJA AFTER COP28 SUMMIT.

President Bola Tinubu has returned to Abuja after attending the 28th United Nations Climate Change Conference, which took place in Dubai, the United Arab Emirates UAE. Tinubu during the trip had bilateral talks with King Charles of England, the President of UAE, and leaders of several countries and multilateral partners to solidify engagements.   He also witnessed the signing of an accelerated performance agreement between Nigeria and Germany to improve […]

todayDecember 6, 2023

SpotLight

DAVID GUETTA: U.S. MUSIC INDUSTRY VIEWS AYRA STARR AS THE NEW RIHANNA, RECOGNIZING GLOBAL IMPACT

In a recent interview, Grammy award-winning producer David Guetta shared intriguing insights into how the U.S. and UK music industry perceives Ayra Starr. The multi-platinum-selling producer, who collaborated with the Mavin princess on the tra  ck 'F U,' delved into Ayra Starr's standing in the Western music landscape. According to David Guetta, Ayra Starr is regarded as the new Rihanna by the music industry in Los Angeles and London. This […]

todayDecember 5, 2023

Music Gist

ODUMODUBLVCK UNVEILS HIGHLY-ANTICIPATED ‘EZIOKWU’ DELUXE EDITION.

Odumodublvck's Eziokwu mixtape has undeniably stirred waves of excitement and garnered enthusiastic reviews since its initial release. Now, in an exciting development, the Native Records rapper has chosen to extend the journey with the much-anticipated Eziokwu deluxe edition. This enhanced rendition goes beyond mere expansion, featuring an impressive lineup of 21 songs, including seven additional tracks that promise an even more immersive musical experience. What's more, the deluxe edition introduces […]

todayDecember 1, 2023

Music Gist

ASAKE’S ‘WORK OF ART’ EARNS TOP SPOT AS BEST NIGERIAN ALBUM OF 2023

Asake's musical prowess has garnered international recognition, with his second studio album, "Work Of Art," being acclaimed as the best Nigerian album of 2023 by reputable entertainment news agencies. The album, comprising 14 tracks, was released on June 16, 2023, establishing Asake as a prominent figure in the afrobeats genre. Rolling Stone, a well-known entertainment news agency, ranked "Work Of Art" as the best Nigerian album of the year 2023. […]

todayDecember 1, 2023

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