Nigerians, others react as Okon wins gold for South Africa in 400m at world championships
South Africa’s Udeme Okon won gold in the 400m final at the 2024 World Athletics U20 Championships in Lima, Peru, with a remarkable comeback, clocking in at 45.69 seconds. The victory, shared on social media, highlighted Okon’s dual ties to…
JUST IN: Fire Breaks Out At Lagos Govt Staff Quarters In Ogba
A fire broke out at the Lagos State Government Staff Quarters on Odunsanmi Street, off WEMPCO Road in the Ogba area of Lagos State, causing significant damage to the residential complex. The fire incident which reportedly occurred in the early…
Approves 50% Electricity Subsidy For Hospitals
The Federal Government has approved a 50 per cent subsidy for the electricity consumed in hospitals across the nation. This followed a promise by the Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, that the Federal Government would subsidise electricity in hospitals and…
Former vice president yemi osinbajo gets New Appointment
Former Vice President, Yemi Osinbajo, has been appointed as the Chairman of the Board of Advisors for Museum of Modern and Contemporary African Art London (MoMCAAL). The Advisory Board has among its members, Mr. Franklin Kilbourn, Executive Chairman of Strauss…
New DSS DG assumes office, unveils agenda
The newly appointed Director General of the Department of State Services, Mr Adeola Oluwatosin Ajayi, assumed office on Thursday with a pledge to refocus the Service towards covertness and studied silence. This was according to a statement by the Director of…
Ayra Starr set to make acting debut
Afrobeats global sensation, Ayra Starr has joined the growing list of pop stars to venture into the Nigerian movie industry, Nollywood. The 22-year-old Grammy-nominated diva is set to make her acting debut in Prime Video’s original ‘Christmas In Lagos’. The…
Citibank appoints Nneka Enwereji as CEO
Citibank Nigeria Limited has appointed Nneka Enwereji as its Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer. In a statement issued by the Head of Public Affairs, Nigeria and Ghana Global Communications Enterprise Services and Public Affairs, it was indicated that Enwereji’s appointment became…
NIPCO, partner unveil power projects in Lagos
NIPCO Gas has, in partnership with the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Gas Marketing Limited, unveiled the Lekki Gas Distribution Project and the Lekki Power Plant. NIPCO Gas entered into a partnership with the NGML for the supply and distribution of…
Tinubu Appoints Two Directors For Bank Of Industry
Akinde is a finance professional with over 20 years of Investment and Corporate Banking experience and an extensive track record covering capital raising (Debt, Equities and Hybrids) as well as Corporate Finance (Mergers & Acquisitions, Privatization Advisory and Project Finance)….
Nigerians task Labbadia with World Cup ticket
Several Nigerian football enthusiasts have besieged the social handles of new Super Eagles head coach Bruno Labbadia, tasking him with World Cup qualification, The German being chosen among some notable tacticians has been the talking point in Nigerian football since…