President Tinubu calls for suspension of August 1 planned protests
President Bola Tinubu has appealed to Nigerians to shelve the August 1 planned nationwide protests against bad governance in the country. Tinubu, who spoke through the Information Minister, Mohammed Idris, after a meeting yesterday, said he is gravely concerned about the economic challenges and working assiduously to ameliorate the sufferings of Nigerians. Our correspondent, Raliat […]
58 more trafficked Nigerians rescued in Ghana
A total number of 58 new sets of Nigerian women and children were rescued from Human Traffickers in Ghana thus bringing the total number of rescued Nigerians in Accra in the last three months to 105. Chief Callistus Elozieuwa, Chairman NIDO Board of Trustees in Ghana disclosed this to the Chairman/CEO, Nigerians in Diaspora Commission […]
President Tinubu urges the youth not to protest
President Bola Tinubu has urged the youth not to carry out their planned protests against the Federal Government’s economic reforms. Tinubu made the call in Abuja yesterday at a meeting of the National Council of Traditional Rulers, where he was represented by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, George Akume. According to him, […]
Afam Osigwe emerges the President-elect of NBA
A Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Afam Osigwe, has emerged as the president-elect of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) following the 2024 NBA election held online. Osigwe secured the highest number of votes, with 20,395, surpassing his closest rival, Tobenna Erojikwe, who got 10,970 votes, and Chukwuka Ikwuazom (SAN), who received 9,007 votes. He will succeed […]
Joe Biden Drops Out Of US 2024 Election Race
US President, Joe Biden has dropped out of the US presidential election and endorsed his Vice, Kamala Harris as the Democratic Party’s new nominee. In a stunning move which makes Biden the first president in US history to pull out so late in an election race, and the first to bow out because of concerns […]
Kagame re-elected as Rwanda’s President for fourth term
Rwanda’s President, Paul Kagame, has been re-elected with 99.18% of the vote, extending his near quarter-century in office. Chairperson of the National Electoral Commission, Oda Gasinzigwa, told a news conference today that the final election results are due to be announced latest July 27. The two men standing against him both conceded defeat in Monday’s […]
House of Reps Members to slash salaries by 50% for six months
Members of the House of Representatives have resolved to slash their salaries by 50% for six months to support the Federal Government with N648 million for food sufficiency across the country and to address the high cost of food. Deputy Speaker of the House, Benjamin Okezie Kalu, said the salary cut is to be used […]
President Tinubu approves ₦70,000 as New National Minimum Wage
Federal Government and Organised Labour have agreed on ₦70,000 as the New National Minimum Wage for Nigerian workers. Minister of Information, Mohammed Idris, who announced this after President Tinubu meet with the leadership of the Organized Labour yesterday, said the President is expected to submit the new national minimum of ₦70,000 to the National Assembly […]
Rick Ross shares his favourite Blaqbonez song ahead of collaboration
The American rapper, Rick Ross is one of the international acts who has expressed their fascination with Nigerian and African music, he has continued to restate his desire to make an African-themed album. Rick Ross in his latest interaction with Blaqbonez on Instagram Live, revealed that his favourite song of the Nigerian rapper is his hit single ‘Bling’ featuring Amaarae and BNXN. During the […]
BOJ Drops “Jabo” Visuals with Odumodublvck
Alternative artist BOJ drops the music video for his new single “Jabo,” featuring rapper and singer Odumodublvck. “Jabo” is a party anthem that blends Yoruba and English, celebrating a night fueled by non-stop fun, energetic dancing, and the bravado of attracting women. The song boasts about wealth, connections, and the singer’s allure, all delivered with suggestive lyrics. Meanwhile, […]