Lagos vows to build airport despite two-year delay
The Lagos State Government has said no litigation is delaying the construction of an international airport in the Lekki area of the state to complement the Murtala Muhammed Airport. According to the state Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Gbenga Omotoso,…
Why Abia civil servants failed promotion examinations – Otti
Abia State Governor, Alex Otti has said that civil servants who failed the promotion and confirmation examinations in the State did not prepare well before sitting for the exercise. Otti said this on Friday at Government House, Umuahia, while responding…
German president meets Lagos start-up entrepreneurs
German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier on Thursday got a glimpse of Nigeria’s booming start-up scene, at the end of a two-day visit to the West African country. In Nigeria’s business hub, Lagos, five young companies presented their projects to Steinmeier. They…
I’m Yoruba, I’ve Nothing In Common With North – Kemi Badenoch
The leader of the UK’s Conservative Party, Kemi Badenoch, has stated that she identifies as Yoruba rather than broadly as “Nigerian.” Speaking with The Spectator in an interview, she explained that her limited connection to northern Nigeria, which she described…
BREAKING: Nigerian Military retires over 600 officers
After 35 years of active service to the country, the military on Thursday, retired 656 senior non-commissioned officers (SNCOs) after subjecting them to a six-month demilitarization training. The retirees were disengaged from service at the Nigerian Armed Forces Resettlement Centre…
Chris Brown lands in South Africa for two-day concert
American superstar Chris Brown has arrived in South Africa for his two-day concert which will take place at the FNB Stadium in Soweto at the weekend. In a picture shared by the event organisers, the Sensational hit maker seems to have…
My Baby Is Here” – Nollywood Star Williams Uchemba and Wife Welcome Second Child
Nollywood actor Williams Uchemba and his wife are celebrating a new addition to their family following the birth of their second child, a baby boy, on December 9, 2024. Taking to social media to share the exciting news, Uchemba expressed…
Efya Cancels Concert, Assures Refunds For Tickets
Ghanaian songstress, Efya has announced the cancellation of her much-anticipated ‘Efya Live’ concert, citing circumstances beyond her control. In a heartfelt statement, the artiste expressed gratitude to fans and collaborators who had worked tirelessly to bring the show to life….
Kemi Badenoch replies Kashim Shettima, refuses to shift ground on Nigeria
Kemi Badenoch has stood by her past comments about Nigeria, after the vice-president of the West African country accused her of denigrating it. The Conservative Party leader, who was born in the UK but mostly raised in Nigeria, has repeatedly…
We’ll handle return of Mali, Niger, Burkina Faso to ECOWAS with wisdom — Tinubu
President Bola Tinubu said the interest and welfare of the citizens of Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger remained priority for leaders of ECOWAS. The President said this on Wednesday while receiving Mr Frank–Walter Steinmeier, the President of Germany, in a…