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Seplat Energy awards MD Roger Brown shares worth N14.644 billion under LTIP

Seplat Energy Plc has announced that share awards have been granted to the company’s Managing Director, Mr. Roger Brown under its Long-Term Incentive Plan (LTIP). The vested shares awarded to Roger Brown between 2014 and 2022 were 4,943,445 units at…

Physically challenged Nigerian faces deportation after living in UK for 38 years

A disabled Nigerian man, who has resided in the UK for 38 years, is facing the prospect of being forcibly removed from the country by the Home Office, the Guardian UK reports. Anthony Olubunmi George, now 61 years old, arrived…

Nigerian POS operator Ezeji wins Amputee AFCON award

Special Eagles’ sensation, Kennedy Ezeji has declared that the iconic Nigerian die-hard spirit helped the squad eke out a goalless draw with hosts, Egypt in their opening match of the African Amputee Football Cup of Nation (AAFCON). Kennedy Ezeji went…

Tennis: Madagascar makes history as Nigeria, Cameroon grab Olympic tickets

Four players from Nigeria, Cameroon, and Madagascar secured their spots at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games after reaching the finals of the African Qualification Tournament taking place at the BK Arena in Kigali, Rwanda. Fabio Rakotoarimanana made history in Kigali…

Burna Boy, Drake Lead BET Awards, See Full List

Afrobeat sensation, Burna Boy bags two nominations, as Drake, after a tumultuous month, leads the pack. Drake and Burna Boy are both nominated for BET Awards for both best male R&B/pop artist and best male hip-hop artist. Drake has had…

Hospitality at ‘The Delborough Lagos’ second to none – Prince Harry

Treated to a lunch by eminent Nigerians at ‘The Delborough Lagos’ Sunday afternoon, the Duke of Sussex, Prince Harry expressed satisfaction noting that “hospitality at ‘The Delborough Lagos’ is second to none.” On her part, while complimenting the Duke, the…

Paris 2024 Olympics: Nigeria’s Opeyori makes history

Multiple African Men’s singles Badminton Champion, Anuoluwapo Opeyori has qualified for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, according to the Badminton World Federation (BWF). Opeyori, who is a two-time African Games Champion made history by becoming the first Nigerian badminton player…

Why NFF Chose Finidi Over Amuneke As Eagles Coach – Pinnick

Former president of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Amaju Pinnick, has explained why Finidi George was chosen as Super Eagles head coach ahead of his former national teammate, Emmanuel Amuneke. Amunike was heavily seen as a favourite for the role…

Why Selena Gomez Didn’t Attend the 2024 Met Gala

The actress was one of several stylish celebs absent from this year’s event, which she last attended in 2018 Selena Gomez was sorely missed on the 2024 Met Gala red carpet — but she had a good reason for skipping!…

Aruna, Edem, others for African Cup, Olympics qualifiers in Kigali

The Nigeria Table Tennis Federation on Sunday named Quadri Aruna, Offiong Edem, Olajide Omotayo and Fatimo Bello as the country’s flag bearers at the 2024 ITTF African Cup and Olympics Qualification Tournament taking place in Kigali, Rwanda, from May 12…