President Tinubu Confers National Honor On WAFCON-Winning Super Falcons With Cash and Housing
By Raliat Adenekan Following the Super Falcons historic victory at the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) in Morocco, President Bola Tinubu has conferred national honours on all 24 players and the 11-member technical team of Nigeria’s senior women’s national football team. At the presidential reception held in their honour, President Tinubu awarded each […]
French media giant Canal+ acquires MultiChoice in $3 billion deal, gains full control of DStv, GOtv
French media giant Canal+ Group has completed a $3 billion deal to acquire the remaining 55% of MultiChoice Group, securing full ownership of the continent’s largest pay-TV operator and its popular platforms, DStv and GOtv. The acquisition, approved by the South African Competition Tribunal, marks a watershed moment in Africa’s broadcasting industry, giving Canal+ access […]
Security Operatives bars Senator Natasha From Accessing National Assembly
Embattled Senator representing Kogi Central, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, was today barred from gaining entrance into the chambers. The suspended Kogi lawmaker defied the narrative of the senate and stormed the National Assembly complex with a large crowd of supporters today in Abuja. Addressing journalists outside the National Assembly complex, Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan condemned her denial of access to the Senate chamber, […]
President Tinubu, Shettima and Dignitaries Bid Farewell As Former President Buhari Is Laid To Rest In Daura
Former President Muhammadu Buhari has been laid to rest at his residence in Daura, Katsina State, following funeral prayers and interment attended by numerous dignitaries led by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Large crowds lined the streets of Daura and gathered at the former President’s residence to pay their last respects. The former President’s final journey […]
Burnaboy Says He Does Not Have Time To Start A Family
Grammy award-winning Afrobeats singer Damini Ogulu, popularly known as Burna Boy, has said that it is unlikely he would be starting a family anytime soon. The 34-year-old singer said this in a recent interview with BBC Radio 1Xtra in London, citing his hectic touring schedule as a major mitigating factor. He explained that since he […]
Trump Threatens ‘Very Severe’ Tariffs Against Russia If No Ukraine Deal Within 50 Days
The United States will send advanced weapons to Ukraine through NATO allies, according to President Donald Trump. Speaking after a meeting with NATO chief Mark Rutte in Washington, Trump also issued a warning to Russia, threatening severe tariffs if a peace deal isn’t reached within 50 days. Rutte confirmed that NATO would coordinate the delivery […]
100 Migrants Rescued From Human Trafficking Ring In Eastern Libya
A major human trafficking ring has been busted in eastern Libya, where more than 100 migrants were rescued from captivity. Among them were five women who, like the others, were reportedly tortured and held for ransom. The Libyan attorney general says the traffickers were part of a network smuggling migrants toward Europe, a route that […]
FG Declare Today Public Holiday In Honor Of Late Former President
In futherance to the seven days of National mourning declared by President Bola Tinubu, the Federal Government has declared today, Tuesday, as a Public Holiday in honour of the late former President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Muhammadu Buhari. The Honourable Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, made the declaration on behalf of the Federal Government, […]
Purp Has Won The 2025 Edition of Nigerian Idol
Purp has won the 2025 edition of Nigerian Idol, becoming the tenth overall winner of the reality music competition. The announcement was made during the grand finale on Sunday, as fans took to social media to celebrate the outcome. Purp beat out Raymu to earn the top spot after a series of vocal battles, live […]
Chelsea Win Club World Cup Beating PSG 3-0
Chelsea on Sunday night beat title favourites PSG 3-0 to win the final of this year’s Club World Cup played at the MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, United States. Cole Palmer inspired the stunning performance, scoring twice and assisting Joao Pedro for a goal as the Blues downed the Champions League title-holders to win the first […]