BREAKING! Nigeria’s Chief Of Army Staff Is Dead
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, regrets to announce the passing of Lt. General Taoreed Abiodun Lagbaja, Chief of the Army Staff, at age 56. He passed away on Tuesday night in Lagos after a period of…
President Tinubu Promotes Olufemi Oluyede To Lieutenant General (PHOTOS)
President Tinubu has promoted Olufemi Oluyede to Lieutenant General. Studiocb55news reports that President Bola Tinubu has decorated the acting Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Olufemi Oluyede with a higher rank of Lieutenant General. This Nigeria news platform understands that sources…
US honours three legendary Nigerian artists
As part of activities to mark 50 years of artistic collaborations between Nigeria and the United States of America (USA), three legendary Nigerian artists- Chief Nike Davies-Okundaye, Chief Jimoh Buraimoh, and Prof. Bruce Onobrakpeya- have received the U.S. Exchange Alumni…
Madrid eye Lookman as Vinicius’ replacement
Madrid eye Lookman as Vinicius’ replacement Spanish giants Real Madrid have joined in the race for in-form Ademola Lookman, with the UEFA Champions League holders hoping to bring the Nigerian to Santiago Bernabeu as a possible replacement for…
Deregulation not licence to blend low quality products – Dangote
The Dangote Petroleum Refinery has informed Pinnacle Oil and Gas Limited and other oil marketers that the deregulation of the downstream oil sector should not be used as a justification for the importation of off-spec petroleum products or the undermining…
Israel Adesanya back in training camp for next fight
Former two-time middleweight champion Israel Adesanya is back in training camp preparing for his next fight. Former two-time middleweight champion Israel Adesanya is preparing for his next fight. “The Last Stylebender” is back in training camp. Adesanya is coming off back-to-back…
Eguavoen jets out to Belgium for medical checkup
Super Eagles caretaker coach Augustine Eguavoen has jetted out of the country for a medical checkup. According to SCORENigeria, Eguavoen will join the Super Eagles training camp in Abidjan directly from Belgium, thereafter. The Super Eagles will take on the…
Jackie Appiah wins big at 2024 AMAAs
Ghanaian actress Jackie Appiah was adjudged Best Actress in a Leading Role at the 2024 Africa Movie Academy Awards (AMAAs) which was held in Lagos, Nigeria on Saturday November 2, 2024. She was awarded for her role in ‘Red Carpet’,…
FG Scraps 18-year Admission Benchmark for Tertiary Institutions
The Federal Government has abolished the controversial 18-year age benchmark for admission into tertiary institutions across the country. The announcement was made by the new Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, who also hinted at a broader review of Nigeria’s…
EFCC Arrests Atiku’s Running Mate, Okowa
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC has arrested Ifeanyi Okowa, the former governor of Delta State. The former governor was arrested on Monday for allegedly misusing funds derived from resource allocation. DAILY GIST reports that Okowa was the running…