South african Artistes Face Backlash Over Xenophobia
As anti-immigrant sentiment and vigilante violence fuel outrage across the continent, some fans abroad are rejecting South African performers. The South African singer Tyla canceled a performance in Nigeria after protests. The amapiano star Musa Keys, also South African, was…
Non-league goalkeeper turns down chance to be king of Ugandan kingdom due to ‘responsibilities’
A goalkeeper playing in the ninth tier of English football has turned down the chance to become king of a traditional kingdom in Uganda, according to the royal succession committee. George Desmond Kamurasi, 36, who captains southeast London club SE…
Tinubu, cancel WAEC verification fees
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has been urged to cancel fees charged for the verification of certificates by the West African Examinations Council (WAEC). The call is focused on reducing the financial burden on Nigerians who need to verify their academic…
Lagos communities demand N1b compensation over demolition, forced eviction
Appeal committee adjourns hearing till October 14 For residents of Ifesowapo, Ifeoluwa and Toluwani communities in Ebute-Metta West, Lagos Mainland, the demolition of their homes in March 2024 did not only destroy buildings; it disrupted lives, scattered families and left…
Sanwo-Olu Appoints Badejo As New LASU Vice-Chancellor
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has approved the appointment of Professor Badejo Ayodeji Olawumi (nee Faji) as the new Vice-Chancellor of Lagos State University (LASU), Ojo. The appointment was announced on Wednesday by the state Commissioner for Information and Strategy,…
FG moves to fix deteriorating Benin-Asaba Highway
The Federal Government has said that urgent steps are being undertaken to fix the deteriorated Benin-Asaba Highway. It said it was exploring alternative arrangements to ensure the 125-kilometre corridor is restored to end the hardship experienced by motorists plying the…
Just In: NOUN Bursar, Nasiru Marafa shot dead in Zamfara
Nasiru Marafa, the Bursar of the National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN), is dead.Oladipo Ajayi, NOUN Registrar and Secretary to Council, announced Marafa’s death in a statement on Sunday, saying he was reportedly shot while returning from Gusau, Zamfara State…
Kenyan president orders shutdown of foreign-owned small business
We have made efforts to improve the economy; we have not improved investor confidence for hawkers to come to Kenya,” President Ruto saidKenya President William Ruto has ordered the shutdown of small retail shops owned by foreigners in the east…
Meet two Nigerian sisters who bagged First Class Honours in UK
Two Nigerian sisters from Corby, United Kingdom, Stephanie and Isabel Offor, have celebrated a remarkable academic feat after graduating with First Class Honours in the same academic year. The Northamptonshire Telegraph reported on Wednesday that Stephanie studied mechanical engineering at…
Benue group rejects Mark’s daughter’s 2027 House of Reps bid
A group, the Otukpo/Ohimini Equity Movement (OOEM), has objected to the plan by Honourable Blessing Onuh, the daughter of former Senate President David Mark, to contest the same Otukpo/Ohimini Federal Constituency seat in Benue State in the next election. The…