Sharon Osbourne Cut Band from Ozzy’s Final Show
Sharon Osbourne revealed that she removed a well-known band from the lineup of Ozzy Osbourne’s final concert with Black Sabbath, held on July 5 at Villa Park in Birmingham, England. Speaking to Billboard, Sharon explained the decision came after the band insisted on profiting from the event, which she felt was inappropriate. “It’s not the […]
Ike Ibeabuchi Plans Boxing Comeback at 52
Nigerian boxing legend Ike Ibeabuchi has confirmed he is planning a return to professional boxing at the age of 52, more than 25 years after his last fight, according to reports. The former heavyweight contender, Ibeawuchi who compiled an impressive 20-0 record with 15 knockouts between 1994 and 1999, told our correspondent that age would […]
Lagos Suspends BRT Lane Enforcement on Eko Bridge, Odo Iya-Alaro
The Lagos State Government has suspended the Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) lane enforcement along the Eko Bridge and Odo Iya-Alaro corridors to mitigate traffic congestion faced by commuters due to the rehabilitation of the Ifako Bridge expansion joint. The Special Adviser to the Governor on Transportation, Sola Giwa, approved the move, according to the Lagos […]
Nigerian Army Marks 162nd Anniversary with Week-Long NADCEL 2025 Events
The Nigerian Army is set to commemorate its 162nd anniversary with a week-long series of events for the 2025 Nigerian Army Day Celebration (NADCEL). The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Olufemi Oluyede, announced at a press briefing held at Army Headquarters in Abuja that this year’s celebration will include civil-military cooperation projects, a […]
Nigeria’s First Lady Donates ₦1bn To Victims Of Plateau Clashes
Nigeria’s First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu, has donated ₦1bn to victims of clashes in Plateau State. Mrs. Tinubu announced the donation, which also included food items and clothing, on behalf of the Renewed Hope Initiative (RHI) when she and the RHI team visited the state in solidarity and to lend a helping hand. According to her, […]
Liverpool Forward Diogo Jota Dies in Road Accident at 28
Diogo Jota, the Liverpool and Portugal forward, has tragically passed away at the age of 28 following a road accident in Spain. The fatal collision took place on the A-52 motorway, at kilometre 65, near Palacios de Sanabria in Zamora province. Born in 1996, Jota was an important player for both Liverpool FC and the […]
FG Unveils ₦50m Grant for Student Innovations
The Federal Government has announced a N50 million student grant venture capital initiative to support efforts in making some outstanding student-led innovations and enterprises in Nigeria’s tertiary institutions market-ready. This is even as the Federal Government has inaugurated a high-powered ministerial committee to drive the commercialisation of research outputs from Nigeria’s tertiary institutions. Minister of […]
Madugu Confident as Super Falcons Eye WAFCON Glory
Super Falcons coach Justine Madugu remains confident of the team’s chances at the 2024 CAF Women’s Africa Cup of Nations tournament scheduled to begin in Morocco this weekend, but insists that the squad must improve in all areas. The nine-time continental champions wrapped up their preparations for the biennial showpiece by defeating fellow West African […]
Reps Give Rivers Admin 48 Hours on N1.48tn Budget
The House of Representatives Ad hoc Committee on Rivers has issued a 48-hour ultimatum to the Sole Administration of the state, Vice Admiral Ibok-Eke Ibas (retd.), to submit a breakdown of major items in the 2025 N1.48 trillion Appropriation Bill. The Chairman of the committee, Julius Ihonvbere (APC-Edo), issued the ultimatum on Monday at a […]
Tinubu Approves Scholarships for OECS Students to Study in Nigeria
President Bola Tinubu has approved a new scholarship scheme for students from the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) to study in Nigerian universities, beginning from the next academic year. Speaking at a joint press conference in Gros Islet on Monday alongside Saint Lucian Prime Minister Philip J. Pierre, President Tinubu said the programme has […]
