Mahama appoints Victoria Emeafa Hardcastle as Ag. CEO of Petroleum Commission
President John Mahama has appointed legal practitioner, Victoria Emeafa Hardcastle as Acting Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Petroleum Commission. The appointment was made in accordance with Article 195 (1) of the Constitution and Section 11 (1) of the Petroleum Commission…
Sammy Hagar Says Goodbye to Life on the Road After 50 Years
“I keep telling my manager, ‘Don’t take any tours, let me do this residency,’” Hagar explains ahead of a series of Las Vegas shows in April and May. After more than five decades in the musical game, the touring life…
Landmark Africa takes over management of Nike Lake Resort in joint venture with Enugu govt
Landmark Africa Group has partnered with the Enugu State Government in a joint venture to manage and transform the 150-hectare Nike Lake Resort into a world-class tourism and leisure destination. The agreement was signed in Enugu on Thursday, January 16,…
Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco Serve Food to First Responders amid Los Angeles Fires: ‘We Doing More Drops’
The couple, who got engaged in December, shared images of themselves unboxing food packages on Thursday, Jan. 16 On Thursday, Jan. 16, the couple — who got engaged in December — shared videos of themselves handing out food to first…
4- year ban: Super Eagles ‘most handsome’ Maduka Okoye in betting probe
The Super Eagles goalkeeper is set to face a four- years ban if found guilty. Udinese’s goalkeeper, Maduka Okoye, is under investigation by criminal prosecutors in Udine, Italy concerning anomalous betting activity related to a yellow card he received in…
Akara becomes cultural icon in Brazil with annual Acarajé festival
A Nigerian delicacy, known as akara has gained popularity in Brazil, where it is now celebrated annually at the Acarajé Festival. This dish, a bean-based deep-fried snack, was introduced to Brazil by enslaved West Africans, predominantly of Yoruba heritage, who…
South Korea hands over mechanised agric equipment to Bayelsa
The Republic of South Korea has handed over mechanised farming equipment worth over $500,000 to the Bayelsa State government. The items include four tractors, two rice transplanting machines, one rice seeding machine, 10,000 rice seed beds, and four 10-tonne per…
What I have learnt in my 38 years as an actor – Kunle Afod
Kunle Afod, a renowned actor and director with 38 years of experience in the Nigerian entertainment industry, has shared a profound lesson he has learned throughout his career. In an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Lagos, Afod emphasized…
Burkina Faso Abolishes Colonial-Era Judicial Wigs to Embrace Cultural Identity
Burkina Faso has banned colonial-era judicial wigs, embracing cultural identity and advancing efforts to decolonise the nation’s legal system. Burkina Faso’s President, Ibrahim Traoré, has officially prohibited judges from wearing British and French colonial-era wigs, in a landmark effort to…
Full story of how I got invited to US presidential inaugural prayer breakfast – Nathaniel Bassey
After presenting the incredible tale of his invitation to the impending US Presidential Inaugural Prayer Breakfast, Nigerian pastor and gospel artist Nathaniel Bassey went viral. Bassey was open about the phone conversation that resulted in his invitation during his ministry…