Femi Kuti Drops New Single, “After 24 Years”
Femi Kuti is back with new music! His latest album, Journey Through Life, is set for release on April 25, 2025. The album is preceded by his new single, “After 24 Years,” which was written and recorded in November 2023. The song offers a critique of corruption, incompetence, and self-serving attitudes in Nigerian politics. Femi […]
Palestine, France & Egypt Reject US Gaza Resettlement Proposal
Palestine, France and Egypt have rejected President Trump’s proposal that the displaced Palestinians in Gaza be permanently resettled outside the war-torn territory. While visiting Cairo yesterday, top Palestinian officials together with Egypt’s foreign minister swiftly rejected and denounced the US proposal that also seeks to take “ownership” of the enclave. Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth says […]
Senate Confirms Sack of Three INEC Officials
The Senate has approved the dismissal of three Resident Electoral Commissioners who have been suspended since 2023 over alleged misconduct during the 2023 general election. This followed President Bola Tinubu’s request in a letter to the Senate, as he hinted of nominating replacements for the vacant positions soon. The affected Resident Electoral Commissioners are Ike Uzochukwu of […]
NIS to Launch Contactless Passport Renewal in Europe
The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has announced that from February 7 2025, it will launch the contactless passport application solution in Europe, with UK serving as the coordinating centre. The Comptroller General of NIS Mrs. Kemi Nandap, who announced this when she paid a courtesy call on Chairman/Chief Executive Officer, Nigerians in Diaspora Commission, Hon. […]
Sitcom Actor Brian Murphy Dies aged 92
Brian Murphy, the renowned actor known for his roles in the 1970s British sitcoms Man About the House and George and Mildred, has passed away at the age of 92. He died peacefully at his home in Kent on Sunday morning. Murphy, who had a significant partnership with theatre director Joan Littlewood early in his […]
Chelsea Secures Top-Four Spot with Comeback Win Over West Ham
Chelsea returned to the top four in the Premier League after coming from behind to beat West Ham on former manager Graham Potter’s return to Stamford Bridge. After fellow top-four contenders Manchester City and Newcastle lost at the weekend, the Blues were made to work hard for the three points which came thanks to a […]
South Africa Orders Taiwan to Relocate Embassy
South African government has given Taiwan until the end of March to relocate the island’s de facto embassy outside of the capital city Pretoria. Taiwanese Foreign Ministry announced this in a statement and blamed Chinese pressure for the move. It said the demand “shows China’s suppression against Taiwan in South Africa is becoming more serious”, […]
PSC Clarifies It Has No Power Over IGP Appointment or Removal
The Police Service Commission (PSC) stated it has no constitutional powers over the appointment or removal of the Inspector-General of Police (I-G). Its Head of Press and Public Relations, Ikechukwu Ani, in statement yesterday made the clarification after the commission directed the immediate retirement of all police officers who had served for 35 years or […]
Telcos Pledge Better Service After FG Approves 50% Tariff Hike
CEOs of telecommunications in the country, have assured subscribers of efficient service delivery to every Nigerian home and work space, after the federal government approved the fifty percent telecommunication tariff hike. The Chairman, Association of Licence Telecommunication Operators in Nigeria, Mr. Gbenga Adeshina, who stated this while highlighting some numerous challenges faced by operators, noted […]
NARD Urges FG to Settle Outstanding MRTF
The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has appealed to the Federal Government to pay the 2023 and 2024 outstanding Medical Residency Training Funds (MRTF). Its President, Dr Osundara Tope-Zenith, who made the appeal at a news conference to mark the end of the 2025 National Executive Council (NEC) meeting and Scientific conference of the […]
