Innoson, Elechi, to bag doctorate degrees from Alex Ekwueme university
Former governor of Ebonyi State (Doctor of Economics) and Chief Innocent Chukwuma, Founder/CEO, Innoson Vehicle Manufacturing Company (Doctor of Engineering and Technology). “We are turning out 96 postgraduates (9 PhDs, 62 Masters and 24 Postgraduate Diplomas). It is the first…
Lookman nets hat-trick as Atalanta beat Bayer Leverkusen in Europa League final
Ademola Lookman is thrown in the air in celebration by his Atalanta team-mates after his hat-trick won the Europa League final Credit: Getty Images/Richard Heathcote Ally McCoist on Atalanta’s team performance What a performance! And what a level of performance…
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…