Kanye West says he’s retiring from music
The multi-award-winning American artist, Kanye West, made the revelation during a recent public appearance, sending shockwaves through the entertainment industry and his legion of fans worldwide. “I’m retiring from music,” Kanye stated succinctly, marking the end of an era for one of the most influential figures in contemporary music. Known for his innovative approach to […]
Gareth Southgate resigns as England Coach after Euro 2024 loss
England manager Gareth Southgate has resigned two days after his team’s defeat by Spain in the 2024 European Championship final. 53-year-old Southgate managed his country for 102 games in eight years in charge. His contract was set to expire later this year. Announcing his departure, Southgate said it has been the honour to play for […]
NCDC issues warning about the increase of yellow fever
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has issued a warning about the increasing number of yellow fever cases in the country, coinciding with the ongoing cholera outbreak that has affected nearly all states. Its Director-General, Dr Jide Idris, who issued the warning at a press conference yesterday, said that since June, the […]
Lagos Governor sets aside five billion naira to develop NYSC camp
The Lagos State Government has set aside five billion naira to develop a new permanent site for the state’s National Youth Service Corps orientation camp. Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, who announced this today at the Passing-Out Parade and official Closing Ceremony of 2024 Batch ‘B’ Stream One Corps Members at the NYSC Orientation Camp, Iyana Ipaja, urged the Corps members […]
Emefiele- High Court turns down travel permit
An FCT High Court in Maitama has refused an application by the former CBN Governor, Godwin Emefiele, to be granted permission to travel to the United Kingdom for a medical check-up. At the resumed hearing today on the application for medical leave, the trial Judge, Justice Hamza Muazu, held that Emefiele, who is being prosecuted […]
FG debunks claims of selling universities to private investors
The Minister of Education, Prof. Tahir Mamman, says the Federal Government has no plans to sell universities to private investors. Mamman, made the clarification at a meeting with heads of units and chief executive officers of parastatals and agencies under his ministry, following claims by ASUU that the Federal Government plans to hand over federal […]
Charly Boy reacts to Trump assassination attempt
After hearing the news on Donald Trump assassination attempt, Nigerian singer and socialite Charly Boy took to Instagram to express his skepticism about the attempt, stressing that the shooting did not add up. He wrote, “America Wonder. There is something about dis Trumps alleged Assassination dat don’t add up for me; something about all dis mess smells […]
US Joe Biden calls for calm after assassination attempt on Trump
US President Joe Biden has called for the “temperature of politics” to be lowered after the assassination attempt on Donald Trump, who says he was shot in the ear during the Saturday rally, but calls on Americans to “stand united”. Biden in a primetime address from the White House, strongly condemned the shooting and repeatedly […]
Police to begin e-CMR enforcement from July 29
The Nigeria Police Force says it will begin the enforcement of the digitalised Central Motor Registry (e-CMR) from July 29. The Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, in a statement, called on motorists to comply by registering their vehicles, as the e-CMR, a digitalised system which would streamline the documentation and verification processes for […]
P&ID loses appeal to upturn Court judgement favouring Nigeria’s £43m Award
A Court of Appeal in the United Kingdom (UK) has dismissed the appeal of Process & Industrial Development (P&ID) on a previous judgment halting the enforcement of its $11 billion award against Nigeria. In a unanimous decision, the Lead Judge, Lord Justice Snowden, permitted P&ID to appeal the judgment but dismissed the appeal. In a […]
