Cultural Style Week Announces Flagship Expo Event in London, Celebrating Global Heritage
In collaboration with Cultural Fashion & Arts, Cultural Style Week is delighted to unveil its flagship Expo event in London. Scheduled for Saturday, May 18th, at the Mall, Wood Green, nestled in the heart of North London, this occasion promises to be an exhilarating tribute to cultural diversity and expression through fashion and personal style. […]
NFF confirms Finidi George as Super Eagles interim coach
Former Nigeria forward Finidi George will be in charge of the Super Eagles when they confront West African arch-rivals Ghana in an international friendly in Marrakech on Friday. The 52-year-old has been appointed by the NFF to hold the reins in the meantime as a group of 22 players take on Ghana and Mali in […]
Uganda on alert as IS-linked militants crosses border
Ugandan security forces are on high alert after they said fighters from an Islamic State-linked group entered the country at the weekend. The Allied Democratic Forces (ADF) militants are planning attacks in urban areas, places of worship, schools and public events, according to the army. It urged the public to remain vigilant “to avoid being […]
Senate Wants Perpetrators Prosecuted
The Senate has called on the federal government to apprehend the perpetrators of the horrific killing and bring them to book. The Armed Forces of Nigeria (AFN) had begun mourning the 17 military personnel who were murdered, by also flying at half mast, flags in all military locations in the country. The Upper Legislative Chamber […]
Senate extends the implementation of supplementary budget
The Senate on Tuesday extended the implementation period for the 2023 supplementary budget from March 31 to June 30, 2024, and handed it over to its Leader, Senator Opeyemi Bamidele, for expeditious consideration by passing it for second and third readings. The Senate, had, in December 2023, extended the implementation of the N1.3 trillion supplementary […]
INEC urges political parties to adhere to timelines
Ahead of the upcoming off-cycle Governorship elections in Edo and Ondo States, the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has urged political parties to maintain adherence to electoral timelines and foster peaceful conduct during the primaries. Yakubu who made the disclosure yesterday at the commission’s meeting with Inter-Party Advisory Council (IPAC) in Abuja […]
Federal High Court dismisses Kanu’s application
The Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has dismissed the fresh application the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, Nnamdi Kanu, filed to be released on bail, pending the determination of the treasonable felony charge the Federal Government preferred against him. Rather, trial Justice Binta Nyako ordered an accelerated hearing of FG’s […]
Andy Best of Nollywood reportedly dead
Nollywood producer, Ikechukwu Nnadi, popularly known as Andy Best, is reportedly dead. Nnadi, who was said to be battling with a prolonged ailment, was confirmed dead at a private clinic in Owerri, the Imo State capital, on Tuesday. Confirming the death of the movie producer, the convener of the Best of Nollywood awards, Mr Seun […]
Nigeria climbs to second position in All African Games in Ghana
Team Nigeria moved up one place on the medal table after winning two gold medals to reclaim their second spot at the ongoing African Games in Ghana. However, Nigeria now occupies the 2nd position with 76 medals (27 gold, 21 silver and 28 bronze) to overtake the South Africans who occupied third place with 25 […]
NLC Backs NASU, SSANU warning strike
The Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) has said it is in support of the ongoing protest by the Non-Academic Staff Union of Educational (NASU) and associated institutions of the Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU) and has demanded an “immediate” payment of the withheld salaries of the aggrieved workers. In a statement signed by the […]