INEC Says Petition For Senator Natasha’s Recall Does Not Meet Requirement
Justice Obiora Egwuatu of the Federal High Court in Abuja has withdrawn from a case involving suspended Kogi Central Senator, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, saying he could no longer handle the matter after Senate President Godswill Akpabio wrote a petition questioning his impartiality. When the court clerk called the case up yesterday, Justice Egwuatu ruled that he […]
17th Headies Awards Moved To April 27
The 17th edition of the Headies Awards has been moved from April 5 to April 27, 2025, due to unforeseen circumstances. In a statement, the Headies Academy apologised for any inconvenience caused by the date change and assured stakeholders that the ceremony would be an unforgettable evening of music, glamour and excitement. This year’s edition […]
Super Eagles Seek To Rekindle World Cup Hopes In Uyo Against Zimbabwe
The Super Eagles are expected to rise to nine points and be fully back into contention after today’s encounter in their 2026 World Cup qualifying matchday Six encounter against the Warriors of Zimbabwe, at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium in Uyo. General Secretary of the Nigeria Football Federation, Mohammed Sanusi, while calling on Nigerians to come […]
Chad Tags Sudan’s Airport Threat as ‘Declaration Of War’
Chad has condemned a senior Sudanese general’s threat to target its airports, calling it a “declaration of war.” Its foreign ministry vowed to respond according to international law if a “square metre of Chadian territory is threatened”. The warning follows comments from Lt-Gen Yasir al-Atta, the deputy commander of Sudan’s army, who said the UAE […]
JAMB reschedules 2025 mock UTME to April 10
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has rescheduled the date for the 2025 Mock Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) from April 5 to April 10. According to a weekly bulletin of the board available yesterday, the adjustment aimed to ensure all necessary preparations were completed, incorporating a variety of innovations and enhancements designed to […]
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. […]