Nollywood stars celebrate Rita Dominic on her 49th birthday
Today is Nollywood veteran Rita Dominic’s 49th birthday and fellow Nigerian film stars have taken to Instagram to celebrate her. In the early hours of July 12, 2024, Rita Dominic posted pictures from her recent birthday photoshoot, and in the…
DBN appoints 5 new Independent Directors
The Development Bank of Nigeria (DBN) Plc. has appointed five new Independent Directors to its Board to fill existing vacancies. The appointments, the Managing Director, Dr. Tony Okpanachi, disclosed today in Abuja, were part of the bank’s on-going efforts to…
African Group recommends Dr. Okonjo-Iweala for second term as WTO Director-General
The African Group has requested World Trade Organization (WTO) chief Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala to run for a second term as head of the global trade watchdog, according to a document released on Friday as reported by Reuters. A document sent by…
73-year-old female weightlifter, boxer wows Nigerians with incredible fitness
In a remarkable display of fitness and determination, 73-year-old Roseline Umar has captured the admiration of Nigerians with her impressive weightlifting and boxing routines, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. A video of Mrs. Umar showcasing her workout regimen went viral, sparking…
Tinubu Names National Theatre After Wole Soyinka
President Tinubu has renamed the National Theatre as Wole Soyinka Centre for Arts and Culture. The President disclosed this in a statement released to celebrate the Nobel Laureate who turns 90 on Saturday, July 13. ‘’I am pleased to join…
Super Falcons captain Ajibade models Atletico Madrid’s new kit
Super Falcons captain, Rasheedat Ajibade featured prominently as Atletico Madrid unveiled their new kit for the 2024/25 season on Friday, The Spanish Femenino outfit launched the new kit on their official X account. The shirt features Atletico’s famous blue and…
2024 WTO Internship Program (World Trade Organization) | Step-by-Step Process
Applications are open for the World Trade Organization -WTO Internship for students from developing countries. WTO Internship Programme provides an opportunity for students from WTO member and observer countries to gain valuable experience from working at the WTO. The program…
Malayali quartet carries Indian hopes at Paris Olympics
The Indian men’s 4x400m relay quartet has been impressive heading into the Paris Olympics. The team consists of four Keralites in Muhammed Anas, V Muhammed Ajmal, Amoj Jacob and Mijo Chacko Kurian. Tamil Nadu athletes Santhosh Tamilarasan and Rajesh Ramesh…
Ngannou & PFL to launch African MMA series in 2025
The Professional Fighters League will launch an African series in 2025 with Francis Ngannou announced as chairman of the new league. The USA-based mixed martial arts promotion already has American and European circuits. Cameroon’s Ngannou, 37, hopes the new league…
FG plans N110bn youth enterprise clusters
Vice President Kashim Shettima has disclosed plans by the Federal Government to establish a Presidential Initiative on Youth Enterprise Clusters that will cost N110 billion. He stated this on Thursday at an event organised to commemorate the 2024 World Population…