Rapper Vector reacts as Burna Boy denies receiving gifts from Wike, other politicians
Popular rapper, Vector Tha Viper, has reacted to Grammy-winning singer, Burna Boy’s recent claim that he has never received political favours. It was gathered that ex-Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers State had in 2021 announced he would give a plot…
We support the government on windfall tax- Tony Elumelu
The Chairman of the United Bank for Africa (UBA), Mr. Tony Elumelu has rendered his support for the recently passed windfall tax on the foreign exchange revaluation gains of commercial banks. He stated this while addressing members of the press…
Age is just a number for this 36-year-old academic who has danced her way to the Olympics
Australian Olympic breaking athlete Rachael Gunn poses during a portrait session in the Sydney central business district on April 17, 2024 in Sydney, Australia. “Those who can, do; those who can’t, teach.” That quote from George Bernard Shaw, often thrown…
GHANA: Interior Minister declares Monday August 5 as public holiday
The Interior Ministry has declared Monday, August 5, 2024, a public holiday to commemorate Founders’ Day, which falls on Sunday, August 4, 2024. According to a statement issued by Interior Minister Henry Quartey on Wednesday, July 31, Sunday, August 4,…
LPPC elevates 87 lawyers to SAN rank
The Legal Practitioners’ Privileges Committee, under the leadership of the Chief Justice of Nigeria, Olukayode Ariwoola, has elevated 87 legal practitioners to the prestigious rank of Senior Advocate of Nigeria. The announcement was made during the LPPC’s 164th plenary session,…
Lagos won’t allow another #EndSARS- Governor Sanwo-Olu warns ahead of hunger protest
Lagos won’t allow another #EndSARS- Governor Sanwo-Olu warns ahead of hunger protest. The governor of Lagos state, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has warned that the state will not allow the 2020 #EndSARS protest to repeat itself. The governor gave the warning while…
Algeria boxer in Olympic gender row wins in 46 seconds
Algerian boxer Imane Khelif, who failed a gender eligibility test last year, pummelled her Italian opponent in 46 seconds at the Paris Olympics on Thursday to spark an angry reaction from Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni. A distraught and hurt Angela…
Minister Urges Nigerians to Avoid Protests, Highlights Strategic Reforms by President Tinubu
In a recent conversation with journalists, Alausa expressed confidence that the ongoing reforms would soon yield positive results, enhancing the country’s appeal to its citizens. Representing President Tinubu at an event, Alausa encouraged Nigerians to support the government’s Renewed Hope…
17-Year-Old UK Student Wins Silver For Team India At European Informatics Olympiad
The maths and computer whiz strongly believes that more girls should be involved in designing the technologies of the future and hopes to be role models to help override unconscious societal bias. A 17-year-old schoolgirl from London has won a…
Crisis brews in Team Nigeria camp
Crisis Hits Team Nigeria’s Camp As Ministry, NOC Fight Over Kits A crisis was narrowly avoided in Team Nigeria’s camp at the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris when the sports ministry and the Nigeria Olympics Committee (NOC) clashed over the…