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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
Police IG Cautions Officers Against Unlawful Arrest, Prolonged and Illegal Detention
The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Egbetokun, has charged personnel of the Nigeria Police Force to respect the fundamental rights of suspects. In a statement yesterday by the Force Public Relations officer, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, warned officers against unlawful arrests and illegal detention of suspects for prolonged periods, insisting that adherence to legally stipulated detention […]
Stormzy To Receive Honorary Degree from Cambridge University
British rapper, Stormzy, has been nominated for an honorary degree by Cambridge University. The institution said he would receive a doctorate in law in recognition of his philanthropic work and impact on education, music, sport and literature. Cambridge University also said the “Stormzy effect” had contributed to an increase in applications to the university from […]
Nigerian Idol Season 10 Returns with Additional Judge Iyanaya
Nigerian Idol will return, marking the 10th year of the music reality show. There have been nine Nigerian Idol winners to date: Onyekachi Elizabeth Gilbert, Mercy Chinwo, Moses Obi Adigwe, Evelle, K-Peace, Kingdom Kroseide, Progress, Victory Gbakara, and Chima Udoye, who was crowned the winner in 2024. This year, IK Osakioduwa returns as the show […]
NYSC Assures N77,000 Allowance Payment in March
The Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, has announced that all full-time Higher National Diploma (HND) graduates were eligible and will now be mobilised for the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC). This development, Alausa said, marked a major breakthrough for full-time HND graduates who were previously excluded from the NYSC programme. Alausa however emphasised that […]
Senate Unanimously Approve State of Emergency on Rivers State
Both the Senate and House of Representatives have unanimously approved the State of Emergency declared on Rivers State by President Bola Tinubu. Announcing the decision, Senate President, Godswill Akpabio said the Senate had exercised its powers under section 305(2) of the constitution to approve the President’s proclamation. Our correspondent, Raliat Adenekan reports that the Upper […]
Mohbad’s brother, Friend Arrested Outside Lagos Court
The younger brother of the late singer, Ilerioluwa Aloba, aka Mohbad, has been arrested by operatives of the Nigeria Police on the premises of the Magistrates’ Court in the Ogba area of Lagos State. Adura was said to have been whisked away yesterday alongside his friend, Ibrahim Koleosho, aka King White, shortly after attending a […]
Flamingos to Remain in Camp Ahead of Final Round Clash with Algeria
Nigeria’s U-17 girls, Flamingos, are to remain in camp ahead of their clash against Algeria, as they continue the final round of qualification series for this year’s FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup finals. The first leg encounter will take place on Saturday, 19th April at the Remo Stars’ Stadium, Ikenne-Remo, with both teams to clash in […]