Madonna Teases New Music for 2025
Madonna is teasing new music for 2025, sharing an exciting studio update with fans. On Monday, December 16, the iconic pop star posted a video montage on Instagram, showing her collaborating with producer Stuart Price. The pair can be seen writing, dancing, and working on new material, while Madonna’s boyfriend Akeem Morris, manager Guy Oseary, […]
FG Offers Free Train Service During Yuletide
The Federal Government has said it would offer free train service to all Nigerians from Dec. 20 up until Jan. 5, 2025. Minister of Information and National Orientation, Alhaji Mohammed Idris, told State House correspondents after the FEC meeting yesterday that the Free Transportation (train) initiative aligns with President Tinubu’s commitment to reducing the socio-economic […]
FEC Approves N47.9 Trillion 2025 Budget
The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved N47.96 trillion budget proposals for 2025 with President Bola Tinubu ordering some amendments after its presentation to the Council by the Budget Office. Briefing State House correspondents after the FEC meeting at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, Sen. Abubakar Bagudu, Budget and Economic Planning Minister, said that the proposal […]
US Embassy in Nigeria Updates Visa Process
The United States Embassy in Nigeria has announced updates to its immigration visa process, effective January 1, 2025. According to the embassy shared on its official X page, Applicants with scheduled interviews will now need to visit the Consulate General in Lagos twice as part of the application procedure. It noted that the new process; […]
Nigeria Will Add 150 Megawatts of Electricity to Its National Grid
The Minister of Power, Mr Adebayo Adelabu has revealed that Nigeria is set to add 150 megawatts of electricity to its national grid before the end of the year 2024. The minister who made this known to newsmen after President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and President of the Federal Republic of Germany, Frank-Walter Steinmeier had a […]
French Military Begin Withdrawal From Chad
France has started withdrawing its military from Chad, with the departure of two warplanes that were based in the capital N’Djamena. This comes two weeks after Chad said it was ending its defence cooperation pact with Paris. According to France Army spokesperson, Colonel Guillaume Vernet, the move marks the beginning of the return of French equipment stationed […]
South Korean President Banned From Foreign Travel
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol has been banned from leaving the country over a failed attempt at imposing martial law, amid growing calls for him to step down and a deepening leadership crisis. Yoon has apologised for the botched attempt and said he was leaving his political and legal fate to his ruling People […]
Real Madrid and Manchester City Dominate FIFPRO World 11 Team
Six players from Champions League winners Real Madrid and four from Manchester City feature in this year’s FIFPRO World 11. For the first time in almost 20 years Lionel Messi was absent from the list announced yesterday by the global players’ association. The Argentinian, who holds the all-time record with 17 selections, was replaced in […]
South East, South-South Senators calls for Wider Consultations on Controversial Tax Bill
The South East and South-South Caucus in the Senate have joined groups of stakeholders, calling for wider consultations on the Tax Reform Bills pending for consideration and possible passage by both Chambers of the National Assembly. The leader of the caucus, Senator Enyinnaya Abaribe, who made this known to newsmen after a closed door meeting […]
The President of Germany to Arrive Nigeria Today
The President of Germany, Frank-Walter Steinmeier is set to arrive in Nigeria today December 10, 2024 and stay until December 12, 2024. The German Embassy said in a statement yesterday that while in Abuja, President Steinmeier will meet with President Bola Tinubu, as well as with the President of the Commission of Economic Community of […]
