Rock & Roll Hall of Fame announces class of 2024 inductees
In the performer category, this year’s inductees are Mary J. Blige, Cher, Dave Matthews Band, Foreigner, Peter Frampton, Kool & The Gang, Ozzy Osbourne, and A Tribe Called Quest. Jimmy Buffett, MC5, Dionne Warwick and Norman Whitfield were selected as the recipients for the Musical Excellence Award. The announcement was made during the “Rock & […]
Mass arrests made as protests over War in Gaza spread across US universities
Protests over the war in Gaza have taken hold in some prominent universities in the US, as security officials make prompt arrests to defuse the demonstrations. Police moved to break up an encampment at New York University (NYU) on Monday night, making a number of arrests; Dozens of students were arrested at Yale earlier in […]
EFCC Chairman to step down If Yahaya Bello is not Charged
The Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ola Olukoyede, has made it clear that he is willing to step down from his position if the embattled former Governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello, is not prosecuted. Speaking to journalists at the EFCC Headquarters in Jabi, Abuja, Olukoyede affirmed his commitment to ensuring […]
Dangote Refinery further cuts down prices of diesel and aviation fuel
Dangote Petroleum Refinery has announced a further reduction in the prices of diesel and aviation fuel to N940 and N980 per litre, respectively. Its Head of Communication, Anthony Chiejina, said the price change of N940 is applicable to customers buying five million litres and above from the refinery, while the price of N980 is for […]
Rwanda flights to start in 10-12 weeks
Rishi Sunak’s flagship Rwanda bill is finally set to become law after months of wrangling ended in a parliamentary showdown shortly before midnight. It designates Rwanda a safe country and is a key part of the government’s plans to send some asylum seekers there. The bill has been fiercely criticised by opposition parties but the […]
President Tinubu calls for Regional Counter-Terrorism Centre
President Bola Tinubu has called for the establishment of a regional counter-terrorism centre that will serve as a hub for intelligence sharing, operational coordination, and capacity building throughout Africa. Speaking at the African High-level Meeting on Counter-Terrorism yesterday in Abuja, the President said there is need to strengthen existing counter-terrorism structures, such as the Regional […]
Nigeria not yet ready for state police
The Inspector General of Police (IGP) Kayode Egbetokun believes Nigeria is not “mature” for state policing despite the myriad of security challenges facing it. Speaking yesterday during a national dialogue on state police held in Abuja, the Police IG, represented by Assistant Inspector-General, Ben Okolo, said it is the submission of the leadership of the […]
NLC to propose sanctions for defaulting governors of new minimum wage
The Nigeria Labour Congress has given strong indication that it would press for the inclusion of a clause, which would prescribe sanctions for governors and local government administrators who failed to implement the new minimum wage. Its National Treasurer, Hakeem Ambali, who disclosed said the refusal of state governors to pay the current minimum wage […]
Kenkey lovers upset as medical doctor claims their favourite meal can cause cancer
Claims by a Ghanaian medical doctor, Dr Hanson Asare, that eating too much kenkey could lead to cancer have sparked a debate, with other medical professionals and the meal’s lovers challenging his assertion. While addressing a gathering at an event, he stated that the popular Ghanaian delicacy has high levels of aflatoxins, which are carcinogenic. […]
Manchester United to play Manchester City in FA Cup final
Manchester United had to battle their way on penalties against Coventry City to make the FA Cup final after squandering a 3-goal lead. Erik ten Hag’s men won the shootout at Wembley 4-2, with Rasmus Hojlund scoring the decisive spot kick after the teams were level at 3-3 after extra time. The red devils will […]
