Author: Digital Abuja

A Nigerian pilgrim dies on the way to Jamaraat

A Nigerian pilgrim who was on his way to Jamaraat to perform the ritual of throwing stones collapsed and eventually died due to heatstroke. Head of Nigeria’s Medical Team for the 2024 Hajj, Dr Abubakar Adamu, confirmed this in an interview with newsmen on Monday in Mina, Saudi Arabia. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) […]

FG denies spending N1.5bn on hotels for ILO delegates

The Presidency has denied the viral reports that the Federal Government spent N1.5bn on hotel accommodation and other logistics for the delegates in the just concluded International Labour Organisation conference that held in Geneva, Switzerland. The rebuttal was made by the Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, in an […]

President Tinubu to send supplementary budget to Senate

The Senate has said President Bola Tinubu will send the 2024 Supplementary budget to the legislators for approval after resumption. The Senate spokesperson, Yemi Adaramodu, informed The PUNCH that the N6.6tn supplementary budget, although still being computed by the executive, would be sent to the National Assembly after its July 2 resumption. He said, “The […]

King Promise drops new album “True To Self”

Ghanaian singer-songwriter King Promise is back with his highly anticipated third album, “True To Self.” Following his successful releases “As Promised” (2019) and “5 Star” (2022), King Promise embraces his artistic identity and signature sound on this new project. This time I felt like, ‘Be true to self,” he tells Apple Music. “I found the right balance between what my […]

Tinubu promises new minimum wage the that government can afford

President Bola Tinubu has assured that he will approve a new minimum wage that the government can afford.  Speaking late yesterday at a dinner to mark Nigeria’s 25 years of unbroken Democracy in Abuja, the President appreciated those who stood by him over the years and promised Nigerians that he won’t depart from democratic governance. […]

FG warns Labour on the implications of the new minimum wage demand

The Federal Government has warned the organized labour against negotiating a new minimum wage that would lead to mass retrenchment of workers or endanger the welfare of about 200 million Nigerians. Speaking yesterday at the opening of the 2024 Synod of the Charismatic Bishops Conference of Nigeria in Abuja, the Minister of Information and National […]

INEC unveils candidates list for Ondo State election

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has published the final list of candidates and their running mates for Nov. 16 Ondo State governorship election. Its National Commissioner and Chairman, Information and Voter Education Committee, Mr Sam Olumekun, in a statement yesterday said personal particulars of the candidates and their running mates have been published at […]

Asake Announces “Lungu Boy World Tour”

Fans of Asake are in for a great time in the coming months as the superstar has announced a world tour titled “Lungu Boy World Tour.” kicking off on June 26th at Afro Nation Portugal. But wait, there’s more! Asake also teased a new album, writing “New Album OTW ” on his Instagram page. The world tour, produced […]

Yemi Alade drops a new single

 Yemi Alade will today, drops a new single titled: TOMORROW.  The Mama Africa announced this on her Instagram page along with a video of Nollywood veteran, Kate Henshaw, dancing to the tune. Read another recent post here:https://thebeat97.fm/malawi-announces-21-days-of-mourning-for-vice-president/

Malawi announces 21 days of mourning for vice president

The Malawi government has announced that Vice President Saulos Chilima will be honored with a state funeral after he died in a plane crash along with eight other people. President Lazarus Chakwera had already announced 21 days of national mourning yesterday, and appointed a ministerial committee to oversee preparations for Chilima’s state funeral, although no […]