President Tinubu launches Nigerian Education Loan Fund
President, Bola Ahmed Tinubu has officially launched the Nigeria Education Loan Fund to commence the disbursement of the Student Loan Scheme in Nigeria. Speaking during the Presidential launch and the disbursement of the Nigeria Education Loan Fund at the Council Chamber of the State House, Abuja, President Tinubu reaffirmed his commitment to ensure more inclusiveness […]
Burna Boy breaks Record in United Kingdom
Burna Boy has become the first African artist to reach 2 billion streams in the United Kingdom. The Grammy winner received the plaque for the remarkable feat backstage at Koko Camden in London, where he performed at the surprise fifth-anniversary concert of his 2019 album ‘African Giant’. This comes one month after he got the plaque for […]
Rema opens up on taking Afrobeats back to its roots with ‘HEIS’
Rema has reassured taking Afrobeat back to its root with his album ‘HEIS‘. This creative boldness shines in his recently released sophomore album ‘HEIS’ on which he deployed uptempo party starting production, breathless delivery, and quintessential Afrobeats lyricism while embracing Rockstar aesthetics. While speaking at his album launch party in London, Rema highlighted that Afrobeats is now […]
Gareth Southgate resigns as England Coach after Euro 2024 loss
England manager Gareth Southgate has resigned two days after his team’s defeat by Spain in the 2024 European Championship final. 53-year-old Southgate managed his country for 102 games in eight years in charge. His contract was set to expire later this year. Announcing his departure, Southgate said it has been the honour to play for […]
Emefiele- High Court turns down travel permit
An FCT High Court in Maitama has refused an application by the former CBN Governor, Godwin Emefiele, to be granted permission to travel to the United Kingdom for a medical check-up. At the resumed hearing today on the application for medical leave, the trial Judge, Justice Hamza Muazu, held that Emefiele, who is being prosecuted […]
FG debunks claims of selling universities to private investors
Minister of Education, Prof. Tahir Mamman, says the Federal Government has no plans to sell universities to private investors. Mamman, made the clarification at a meeting with heads of units and chief executive officers of parastatals and agencies under his ministry, following claims by ASUU that the Federal Government plans to hand over federal universities […]
Chima Udoye Wins “Nigerian Idol” Season 9
Nigerian Idol Season 9 concluded today in an exciting finale. This season, marked by raw emotions, incredible talent, and show-stopping performances, started with ten contestants, after weeks of fierce competition, only three remained: Lammy, Chioma, and Chima. The grand finale was an intense event. It began with an inspiring rendition of John Legend’s “Glory” by all ten contestants, followed by special appearances from […]
Spain Beat England to Win Euro 2024 Final
Spain completed a perfect competition by beating England 2-1 to lift a record fourth European Championship. After a drab first-half, Nico Williams gave Spain an early second-half lead. Substitute Cole Palmer pulled England level in the 47th minute, but La Roja would have the final laugh as Mikel Oyazarbal fired late to hand Spain the […]
US Joe Biden calls for calm after assassination attempt on Trump
US President Joe Biden has called for the “temperature of politics” to be lowered after the assassination attempt on Donald Trump, who says he was shot in the ear during the Saturday rally, but calls on Americans to “stand united”. Biden in a primetime address from the White House, strongly condemned the shooting and repeatedly […]
Police to begin e-CMR enforcement from July 29
The Nigeria Police Force says it will begin the enforcement of the digitalised Central Motor Registry (e-CMR) from July 29. The Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, in a statement, called on motorists to comply by registering their vehicles, as the e-CMR, a digitalised system which would streamline the documentation and verification processes for […]
