Kogi State Governor Appoints Hajia Yussuf Nana Hauwa as Director-General of Kogi State Broadcasting Corporation
The Governor of Kogi State, Alhaji Ahmed Usman Ododo, has appointed Hajia Yussuf Nana Hauwa as the Director-General of the Kogi State Broadcasting Corporation. A Press Statement released from the office of the Commissioner for Information and Communications said the…
DJ Cuppy loses grandmother
Nigerian Disc Jockey Florence Otedola, known as DJ Cuppy, has announced the passing of her maternal grandmother. In a post on her X handle, DJ Cuppy expressed her sorrow and gratitude, finding solace in the belief that her grandmother is…
US election: Cardi B backs Kamala Harris for President
Vice President Kamala Harris is the Democratic Party’s candidate for president of the United States, and American rapper Cardi B supports her. Following President Joe Biden’s debate with Republican Party candidate Donald Trump, Cardi B had previously said that Harris…
JUST IN: Why Nigerians should support Dangote — Otedola
Billionaire business mogul, Femi Otedola, has explained why Nigerians, particularly the government should support the Chairman of Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, by creating an enabling environment to ensure businesses thrive. He argued that Dangote’s contributions which extend beyond industrial facilities…
WTO: African Group Votes Okonjo-Iweala for second term
Fifty-eight World Trade Organization (WTO) members have supported a proposal from the African Group, urging Director-General Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala to pursue a second four-year term. This information was shared in a statement released by the WTO on its website on Monday, July…
58 Countries Back Okonjo-Iweala For Second Term As WTO DG
Fifty-eight of the 164 member states of the World Trade Organisation (WTO) members have voiced support for a proposal from the African Group backing incumbent Director General, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, to serve a second term. The 58 member countries of the…
Nigerian man breaks Guinness World Record for longest twerking
Nigerian, Babajide Israel, has set a new Guinness World Record (GWR) for the longest duration of twerking. Twerking is a style of dancing that involves bending low and moving the bottom and hips GWR wrote: “This record attempt was personal to Babajide as…
Tinubu Appoints John Obafunwa As NIMR DG
Professor Obafunwa succeeds Professor Babatunde Salako, whose tenure expires on July 23, 2024. A statement by Special Adviser to the President (Media & Publicity), Chief Ajuri Ngelale, on Monday, said the appointment takes effect from July 24, 2024. President Tinubu…
South African with Nigerian father faces backlash in race to becoming Miss SA
Itoro ETUKUDO A 23-year-old South African beauty queen, Chidimma Vannesa Onwe Adetshina, has faced backlash after making it to the top 16 at the ongoing Miss South Africa (Miss SA) pageant. Born in Soweto to a Nigerian father and South…
Comedian Brain Jotter finally meets veteran singer Mike Ejeagha
Nigerian skit maker Brain Jotter has met with legendary highlife singer, Mike ‘Gentleman’ Ejeagha. Ejeagha’s song ‘Ka Esi Le Onye Isi Oche’ recently gained widespread popularity after Brain Jotter used it as the soundtrack for his viral dance moves. The…