Annie Macaulay Returns to Social Media, Drops 2Baba’s Name Idibia
Nollywood actress Annie Macaulay has returned to social media, dropping her husband’s surname, Idibia. In a new Instagram post yesterday, the actress shared a picture of a flower and poured out her gratitude to those who stood by her during what seemed like a tough period in her life, ending the message with her full […]
Bill To Return Nigeria To Parliamentary System Scales Second Reading
A bill seeking to return Nigeria to the parliamentary system of government, and establish the office of the Prime Minister as Head of Government and the President as Head of State, passed second reading yesterday at the House of Representatives. The proposed legislation, sponsored by Minority Leader Kingsley Chinda and 59 others, seeks to alter […]
Customs Begins Zero-Tariff On Imported Pharmaceutical Inputs
Nigerian Customs Service has begun implementing a two-year exemption on import duty and Value Added Tax (VAT) for key pharmaceutical raw materials. Its National Public Relations Officer, Abdullahi Maiwada, who announced this however clarified that only manufacturers of pharmaceutical products recognised by the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare and who possess a valid […]
Federal Government Declares Holidays to Celebrate Eid-El-Fitr.
The Federal Government has declared Monday and Tuesday, March 31 and April 1, respectively, as public holidays to mark the 2025 Eid-el-Fitr celebration. The Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, made the declaration in a statement yesterday, congratulating the Muslim faithful on the successful completion of the fasting in the holy month of Ramadan. Tunji-Ojo also […]
Super Eagles held to 1-1 draw by Zimbabwe
A last-minute goal from Tawanda Chirewa denied Nigeria victory as Zimbabwe secured a 1-1 draw in their Group C World Cup qualifier yesterday. Victor Osimhen had put Nigeria ahead in the 73rd minute with a well-placed header from Ola Aina’s cross, until Chirewa struck in the 90th minute. With the result, the Super Eagles remain […]
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Justice Obiora Egwuatu of the Federal High Court in Abuja has withdrawn from a case involving suspended Kogi Central Senator, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, saying he could no longer handle the matter after Senate President Godswill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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
