How Wizkid gives me N40M for my show in 2014 without even collecting it back – Comedian Basketmouth
A statement is making the rounds on social media where famous Nigerian comedian Basketmouth discloses how award-winning singer Wizkid boosted his career by giving him N40M for his comedy show without even collecting it back. According to Basketnouth, the popular…
Biden slammed for declaring Easter Sunday as Transgender day
US President, Joe Biden’s announcement of declaring this Easter Sunday as Transgender Day of Visibility has generated significant controversy. Although March 31 has always been set aside to honour the transgender movement, this year’s commemoration coincides with Easter Sunday, a…
Local vehicle manufacturing begins soon, declares industry minister
Plans are underway to position Nigeria as a major player in the vehicle manufacturing industry, according to the Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Doris Uzoka-Anite. The minister stated this on Friday while launching the Nigeria Automotive Industry Development Plan…
NPA Distrubutes Empowerment Tools to Over 350 Osun Residents
There was enthusiasm among beneficiaries on Saturday, as the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) distributed empowerment tools to not less than 350 residents of Osun State. Some of the materials distributed were brand new Refrigerators, Deep Freezers,…
Okutoyi’s gold medal a reminder we can excel in all sports
Kenya’s Angella Okutoyi plays a forehand shot during the Billie Jean King Cup Africa Group III at the Nairobi Club on June 14, 2023. Photo credit: Chris Omollo | Nation Media Group What you need to know: Her gold was…
I’ve made breakthrough in music, says Rema
Afrobeats sensation, Daniel Ikubor, known better as Rema, has disclosed that with his breakthrough in the music industry, he plans to give back to youths. He said this when he was hosted to lunch on Friday by Governor Godwin Obaseki…
Fuji icon K1 de Ultimate returns to school at age 67
Fuji music icon, Wasiu Ayinde, popularly known as Kwam 1 or K1, has expressed his desire to resume his education after dropping out of school many years ago. In a recent conversation with journalists at his Mayegun Resort in Ijebu-Ode,…
Building a new Key Bridge could take years and cost at least $400 million, experts say
ANNAPOLIS, Md. — Rebuilding Baltimore’s collapsed Francis Scott Key Bridge could take anywhere from 18 months to several years, experts say, while the cost could be at least $400 million — or more than twice that. It all depends on…
Georgia legislature passes broad elections bill with 2024 implications
The GOP-controlled Georgia legislature on Thursday passed a wide-ranging elections measure that would expand access for candidates to appear on the state’s presidential ballot and would broaden abilities to challenge voter eligibility. The House and Senate passed Senate Bill 189,…
More than $1 billion in federal tax refunds unclaimed as deadline to file approaches
If you didn’t file a tax return amid the worst of the Covid-19 pandemic and believe you’re eligible for a refund, the Internal Revenue Service wants to hear from you. The agency said this week that more than $1 billion…