Pasuma, Taye Currency reconcile in Mecca during Umrah
Renowned Fuji musicians, Wasiu Alabi Pasuma and Taye Akande Adebisi, popularly known as Taye Currency, have mended their long-standing rift during the ongoing Umrah pilgrimage in Mecca. A recent video circulating online shows the two artists seated closely, engaged in heartfelt conversation, symbolising their renewed camaraderie. The discord between Pasuma and his former protégé, Taye […]
US: Mineral deal not final – Ukraine
Ukrainian officials on Friday said the terms of a mineral deal between Ukraine and the US have not yet been finalised, after a summary of Washington’s latest offer showed it demanding all of Ukraine’s natural resources income for years. According to the summary, the latest US proposal would require Kyiv to send Washington all profit […]
BREAKING: Fire guts Onitsha Main Market
A fire outbreak has razed parts of the Onitsha Main Market in Anambra State Nigeria. The fire, which reportedly started at one of the buildings at about 6:20am, has escalated into a nearby building. The cause of the fire has yet to be ascertained at the time of this report. However, residents, passersby and men […]
2 Corps Members Receive Sultan, State Govt Meritorious Award In Sokoto
Two corps members of 2024 Batch A stream 2 posted to Sokoto State received the Sultanate and State Government Meritorious Awards. The Sultanate Council awarded each of the best-behaved male and female corps members in Sokoto State a set of Plasma TVs and N100,000 in cash. Alhaji Usman Yakubu Yaro, the Sokoto State coordinator of […]
CAF names Egypt as new host for 2025 U-20 AFCON following Ivory Coast’s withdrawal
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has awarded the hosting rights for the 2025 U-20 Africa Cup of Nations to Egypt after the initial host nation, Ivory Coast, pulled out of staging the tournament due to “unforeseen circumstances”. “The Confédération Africaine de Football (“CAF”) today awarded the Egyptian Football Association (“EFA”) and Egyptian Government the […]
Nigerian lawmakers move to create Office of Prime Minister
A bill to create the Office of the Prime Minister as head of government and the Office of President as head of state, and to provide for a framework for the mode of election to the said offices, has passed second reading in the House of Representatives. The bill was among 32 Constitution amendment bills […]
Just In: Governor Diri Raises Alarm Over Planned Rally For Wike in Bayelsa, Issues Warning
Bayelsa State Governor Douye Diri has raised concerns over a planned mega rally and the inauguration of a group loyal to Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Nyesom Wike. He warned that such a gathering could create tension and lead to a crisis in the state. Speaking in Yenagoa during separate meetings with the Bayelsa Elders […]
Atiku denies receiving funds from Sanwo-Olu during 2023 election
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has strongly denied allegations linking him to purported financial dealings involving Lagos State funds, describing the claims as a politically motivated smear campaign. In a statement issued on Thursday by his Media Adviser, Paul Ibe, the Atiku Media Office dismissed reports suggesting that Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu provided funds […]
‘Go to your parents, not your boyfriends’ – NYSC tells outgoing female Corps members
The Bauchi State Coordinator of the National Youth Service Corps, NYSC, Mrs Rifkatu Yakubu, has advised female Corps members to return home to their parents after completing their service. Yakubu made the call on Thursday in Bauchi during the distribution of National Service certificates to Corps members. Addressing specifically the 2024 Batch ‘A’ Stream ll […]
Don’t drag Yari’s name into your dirty politics – Reps member, Jaji warns Northwest APC
A member of the House of Representatives, Hon. Aminu Jaji, has warned the Committee of Concerned Elders for Peace under the All Progressives Congress (APC), North-West, against dragging Senator Abdulaziz Yari or any party leader into their dirty politics. Jaji, who is the Chairman of the House of Representatives Committee on Ecological Funds, stated this […]