Donny Osmond on Bonding with Michael Jackson Over Their ‘Uncanny’ Similar Lives
It is interesting to know that both Donny Osmond and Michael Jackson are the 7th of 9 children in their respective families. Donny Osmond appears in the new MTV Entertainment Studios documentary Larger than Life: Reign of the Boybands to talk about his time in The Osmonds, alongside brothers Alan, Wayne, Merrill and Jay, and […]
NPFL Sanctions Bendel Insurance and Plateau United
Bendel Insurance will forfeit three points and three goals for assault on match officials during their 1-0 home loss to Kano Pillars last Saturday at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium, Benin City. The Nigeria Premier Football League also fined the club N2 million for failing to provide adequate and effective security as well as failing to […]
Trump Administration Takes Shape with High-profile Appointments Under way
US President-elect, Donald Trump has selected Florida congressman Michael Waltz as the next National Security Advisor, two sources familiar with the matter told CBS News, the BBC’s US news partner Waltz is a long-time Trump supporter who last week won re-election for what would have been his third term in Congress It comes as Trump […]
IPMAN Reach Agreement with Dangote Refinery to lift Petroleum Products directly
Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN) has reached an agreement with Dangote Refinery to lift Petroleum products directly for distribution to depots and retail outlets. IPMAN National President, Abubakar Garima, announced this in Abuja today after a meeting of the National Working Committee of the Association, saying that the partnership will ensure steady, and […]
President Tinubu Honours Ogoni Nine
President Bola Tinubu has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to actively address historical grievances and work towards building a united and prosperous nation for future generations. In a special message to commemorate the 2024 Ogoni Martyrs Remembrance Day, President Tinubu in a statement yesterday said he stands in solidarity with the National Youth Council of Ogoni […]
NLC to Commence Strike Over Non-implementation of New Wage
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has directed its members in states that are yet to commence the implementation of the new minimum wage to commence an indefinite strike, beginning from December 1, 2024. The directive in a communiqué after its National Executive Council (NEC) meeting at the weekend, also saw the NLC accuse petroleum marketers […]
Australian Plane Lands After Engine Failure, Ignites Runway Fire
Qantas has reported on X, that a passenger plane departing from Sydney, Australia, experienced engine failure on Friday, causing the aircraft to circle before making a safe emergency landing, Qantas reported on X. Simultaneously, a grass fire ignited along one side of the runway, according to a statement from Sydney Airport. It is unclear whether […]
FG Assures CNG Safety Despite Malaysia’s 2025 Phase-out Plan
The Presidency has allayed concerns regarding the safety of Compressed Natural Gas-powered vehicles, recently introduced in Nigeria. While responding to reports on Malaysia’s plan to phase out CNG-powered vehicles by 2025, to protect road users and the public from the potential hazards posed by ageing CNG tanks, Media aide to the President, Bayo Onanuga, clarified […]
Ice-T Calls Rap Beefs ‘Unwise’ and Warns They Can ‘Escalate’
According to the Legendary rapper, Ice-T, while beefing might be the name of the game, it has become too dangerous in rap music. While speaking in an interview with Boss Talk 101, the West Coast rapper reflected on the changing definition and stakes of feuds in hip-hop over the years. “Hip-hop has always been competitive, so saying […]
NELFUND Disburses N11 billion to 90,000 Students in Six Months
Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has disbursed N11 billion to 90,000 students as fees and stipends within six months. Speaking during an oversight visit by the Senate Committee on Tertiary Institutions and TETFUND, the Fund’s Managing Director, Dr. Akintunde Sawyerr, said from the N96 billion earmarked for students’ loans, about N11 billion had been paid […]
