Copyright commission names Soyinka’s birthday National Reading Day
THE Nigerian Copyright Commission has dedicated this year’s World Book and Copyright Day to the Nobel laureate, Prof. Wole Soyinka, and named July 13 the National Reading Day to mark the 90th birthday of the literary icon. This was disclosed…
Photos: Asisat Oshoala links up with Milwaukee Bucks stars Giannis and Thanasis Antetokoumpo
Oshoala just moved to the United States, and she has been enjoying herself since then Photos: Asisat Oshoala links up with Milwaukee Bucks stars Giannis and Thanasis Antetokoumpo Super Falcons striker Asisat Oshoala has shared pictures of herself with Milwaukee…
Anthony Baidoo: Ghanaian lecturer sets record by attaining PhD in 30 months
Dr Anthony Baidoo, a lecturer at the Department of Forest Science at UENR, has achieved a significant milestone by completing his PhD in just two years and six months. His groundbreaking research in Political Science, with a focus on International…
$824bn resource-backed loans slowing Africa’s growth – AfDB
President of the African Development Bank, Akinwumi Adesina Kindly share this story: The President of the African Development Bank, Akinwumi Adesina, has said that non-transparent resource-backed loans that complicate debt resolution and compromise countries’ future growth are undermining African economic…
Celine Dion explains why she wore a coat on 2024 Grammys stage
In a video interview with Vogue’s “Life in Looks” series, the 56-year-old Canadian singer explained her decision to wear a mustard yellow coat on stage while presenting the Grammy for Album of the Year, which ultimately went to Taylor Swift…
Abuja Chinese supermarket owner appears before FCCPC, store reopened
The owner of the Abuja-based Chinese supermarket sealed for not allowing Nigerians to shop at the facility, Liu Bei, has appeared before a tribunal at the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission. Our correspondent gathered that Liu Bei, in the…
Queen Camilla gears up for grand celebration
Queen Camilla is set to welcome an all-female sports team to Clarence House to commemorate their historic victory. The Queen will host the ‘Maiden’ yachting crew at Clarence House to honour their remarkable achievement in the Ocean Globe Race, where…
EFCC withdraws appeal against order stopping Yahaya Bello’s arrest
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has withdrawn the appeal it filed before the Court of Appeal, Abuja Division against the interim injunction that barred it from arresting the immediate past Governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello. EFCC, in its…
Kelsey Plum and Darren Waller File for Divorce
On April 23, Plum, 29, and Waller, 31, filed a joint petition for divorce in Clark County, Nevada, according to court documents obtained by PEOPLE. Just after the filing, Plum shared a heartbreaking message on social media. “I’m devastated. I…
World Relays: Amusan leads Team Nigeria to Bahamas
The global event will see 893 athletes from 54 countries compete in Nassau on 4-5 May as confirmed by World Athletics on Tuesday World record holder Tobi Amusan headlines the 29 athletes confirmed to represent Nigeria at the World Athletics…