Annie Macaulay Returns to Social Media, Drops 2Baba’s Name Idibia

Annie Macaulay Returns to Social Media, Drops 2Baba’s Name Idibia

Nollywood actress Annie Macaulay has returned to social media, dropping her husband’s surname, Idibia. In a new Instagram post yesterday, the actress shared a picture of a flower and poured out her gratitude to those who stood by her during what seemed like a tough period in her life, ending the message with her full […]

Cote d’Ivoire Withdraws As Host For 2025 U-20 AFCON.

Cote d’Ivoire Withdraws As Host For 2025 U-20 AFCON.

Cote d’Ivoire has withdrawn from hosting the 2025 U-20 Africa Cup of Nations just weeks before the tournament is set to begin from April 26 to May 18, 2025. In a statement, the Ivorian Football Federation said the government has officially notified the CAF Secretary General of this development. CAF had already conducted the draw […]

U.S. Embassy In Chad Suspends Non-immigrant Visas For 90 Days

U.S. Embassy In Chad Suspends Non-immigrant Visas For 90 Days

U.S. embassy in Chad has suspended the issuance of most non-immigrant visas for 90 days. The State Department announced this yesterday, marking the first known international travel restrictions of President Donald Trump’s second term. A State Department spokesperson, who failed to give reason for the suspension, said it applied to non-immigrant tourists, business travelers and student […]

Bill To Return Nigeria To Parliamentary System Scales Second Reading

Bill to Return Nigeria to Parliamentary System Scales Second Reading

A bill seeking to return Nigeria to the parliamentary system of government, and establish the office of the Prime Minister as Head of Government and the President as Head of State, passed second reading yesterday at the House of Representatives. The proposed legislation, sponsored by Minority Leader Kingsley Chinda and 59 others, seeks to alter […]

Davido Shares Reason Behind “5ive”

Multi-award-winning singer Davido has shared the inspiration behind the title of his highly anticipated fifth studio album, ‘5ive’, during a recent appearance on a Twitch stream hosted by Cruel Santino. According to the artist, the title reflects the fact that this is his fifth album, set for release on April 18th, which follows his “Time […]

FIFA Declares $125m Prize For Club World Cup Winners

FIFA Declares $125m Prize For Club World Cup Winners

FIFA President, Gianni Infantino, says the team that wins this year’s expanded Club World Cup in the United States can earn up to $125 million in prize money, including extra bonuses. Infantino, in a statement yesterday, announced that the total prize money for the tournament, which will take place from June 14 to July 13, […]

Niger’s Junta Announces Five-Year Transition To Constitutional Rule

Niger's Junta Announces Five-Year Transition To Constitutional Rule

Niger’s ruling junta says there would be a five-year transition to constitutional rule with immediate effect. The time frame announced during a signing ceremony for a new transition charter yesterday, is in line with recommendations made in February by a commission following national discussions. Abdourahamane Tchiani, the leader of Niger’s junta, was also sworn in as the […]

Customs Begins Zero-Tariff On Imported Pharmaceutical Inputs

Customs Begins Zero-Tariff On Imported Pharmaceutical Inputs

Nigerian Customs Service has begun implementing a two-year exemption on import duty and Value Added Tax (VAT) for key pharmaceutical raw materials. Its National Public Relations Officer, Abdullahi Maiwada, who announced this however clarified that only manufacturers of pharmaceutical products recognised by the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare and who possess a valid […]

Federal Government Declares Holidays to Celebrate Eid-El-Fitr.

Federal Government Declares Holidays to Celebrate Eid-El-Fitr.

The Federal Government has declared Monday and Tuesday, March 31 and April 1, respectively, as public holidays to mark the 2025 Eid-el-Fitr celebration. The Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, made the declaration in a statement yesterday, congratulating the Muslim faithful on the successful completion of the fasting in the holy month of Ramadan. Tunji-Ojo also […]

Obi Cubana To Inaugurate Tricycle Assembly Plant

Obi Cubana To Inaugurate Tricycle Assembly Plant

Renowned entrepreneur, Dr Obinna Iyiegbu, popularly known as “Obi Cubana”, has announced plans to inaugurate a tricycle assembly and sales plant in Ebonyi State. Iyiegbu, Chairman of Cubana Group of Companies, speaking to journalists after a meeting with Ebonyi Goveror, Francis Nwifuru, said his company aims to expand its business operations in Ebonyi due to […]