FG launches NIYA to Empower Youths for Global Self-sustenance
President Bola Tinubu has officially launched the Nigerian Youth Academy, aimed at empowering and supporting youth development in the country. Represented by the Vice President Kashim Shettima at the launch, which held at the Council Chambers of the Presidential Villa, in Abuja, President Tinubu said the Academy will focus on three key areas, namely education […]
Naira Marley Urges Court To Probe Mohbad Ex wife
Nigerian singer, Abdulazeez Fashola, popularly known as Naira Marley has urged the court to probe Omowunmi, the wife of the late singer, Ilerioluwa Aloba, a.k.a Mohbad and about 14 others who were present at the singer’s house 48-72 hours before his death. Naira Marley’s lawyer, Olusola Okuwobi, explained that the singer made this known via […]
AMVCA Announces 2025 Nominees
The organisers of the Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards have announced the nominees for the 2025 edition of the annual awards. The nominations, covering film, television, and digital content, recognise works released between January 1 and December 31, 2024. Among the top contenders are: Lisabi: The Uprising, Skeleton Coast, House of Ga’a, and Freedom Way […]
Germany, France, Spain and Portugal qualify for UEFA Nations League semifinals.
France earned a dramatic 5-4 penalty win over Croatia to advance to the semi-finals of the UEFA Nations League, where they will play European champions Spain which held off a fightback from the Netherlands to win a penalty shoot-out 5 – 4. Portugal beat Denmark 5-2 after extra time for a 5-3 aggregate win into […]
Tony Elumelu Foundation Announces $15 Million Grant for 3,000 African Entrepreneurs
The Tony Elumelu Foundation (TEF) has announced a $15 million grant to support 3,000 budding entrepreneurs from 52 African countries. TEF Founder, Mr Tony Elumelu, made this known in Abuja during the unveiling of the 2025 cohort of the foundation’s Entrepreneurship Programme, said each beneficiary would receive a $5,000 seed grant to kick-start their businesses. […]
Police IG Cautions Officers Against Unlawful Arrest, Prolonged and Illegal Detention
The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Egbetokun, has charged personnel of the Nigeria Police Force to respect the fundamental rights of suspects. In a statement yesterday by the Force Public Relations officer, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, warned officers against unlawful arrests and illegal detention of suspects for prolonged periods, insisting that adherence to legally stipulated detention […]
Stormzy To Receive Honorary Degree from Cambridge University
British rapper, Stormzy, has been nominated for an honorary degree by Cambridge University. The institution said he would receive a doctorate in law in recognition of his philanthropic work and impact on education, music, sport and literature. Cambridge University also said the “Stormzy effect” had contributed to an increase in applications to the university from […]
Nigerian Idol Season 10 Returns with Additional Judge Iyanaya
Nigerian Idol will return, marking the 10th year of the music reality show. There have been nine Nigerian Idol winners to date: Onyekachi Elizabeth Gilbert, Mercy Chinwo, Moses Obi Adigwe, Evelle, K-Peace, Kingdom Kroseide, Progress, Victory Gbakara, and Chima Udoye, who was crowned the winner in 2024. This year, IK Osakioduwa returns as the show […]
All Set for Crucial World Cup Qualifier Between Nigeria And Rwanda
Super Eagles’ captain, William Troost-Ekong, says the team is fired up and eager to whip Rwanda in today’s World Cup qualifier, billed for the Amahoro Stadium at 5pm Nigerian time. Although the Eagles are away to Rwanda in the encounter, they will play under their new coach, Eric Chelle, for the first time. Troost-Ekong, who […]
Ethiopian Prime Minister Rules Out War With Eritrea Over Red Sea Access
Ethiopia’s Prime Minister, Abiy Ahmed, says his government would not seek conflict with longtime foe Eritrea over access to the Red Sea, after regional officials and experts warned of a possible war between the Horn of Africa neighbours. Abiy, in a post by his office on X, noted that although access to the Red Sea […]