Yemi Alade drops a new single
Yemi Alade will today, drops a new single titled: TOMORROW. The Mama Africa announced this on her Instagram page along with a video of Nollywood veteran, Kate Henshaw, dancing to the tune. Read another recent post here:https://thebeat97.fm/malawi-announces-21-days-of-mourning-for-vice-president/
NLC insists on ₦250,000 New Minimum Wage
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) says its demand for the new National Minimum Wage remains N250,000. Its Acting President, Mr Adewale Adeyanju, who stated this in a statement, while reacting to President Bola Tinubu Democracy Day speech yesterday, clarified that the President may have been misled into believing that there was an agreement with organized […]
Ayra Starr makes history as she grace U.S. Billboard 200 Album chart
Ayra Starr has made history as the first Nigerian female artist to grace the U.S. Billboard 200 Album chart. The singer achieved the feat with her sophomore album, ‘The Year I Turned 21’ which debuted at No. 195 on Monday. The album is also the first project by a female Nigerian artist to debut on […]
A missing plane carrying Malawi’s vice President is found with no survivors
Malawi President Lazarus Chakwera has confirmed the wreck of a plane carrying his vice-president Saulos Chilima has been found with no survivors. In a news briefing today, President Chakwera said the Malawi Defence Force commander informed him that the search and rescue operation has been completed and the completely destroyed plane was found with no […]
The Federal Government to train Nigerians in data protection
The Federal Government will train and certify 1,000 Nigerians and 10,000 public servants in data protection next month to enhance the nation’s capacity in data management and privacy. Commissioner of the Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC), Dr. Vincent Olatunji, who told this to newsmen yesterday in Abuja, noted that while this training typically costs around […]
The Nigerian Police warns against planned protest today
The Nigerian Police Force has warned against planned demonstrations by certain individuals and groups to hold protests in several parts of the country today, Democracy Day. The Force also placed its Zonal Assistant Inspectors General of Police and State Command Commissioners of Police on red alert, directing that they should “collaborate with other security agencies […]
Central Cee Reveals He Started Drinking Palm Wine After Meeting Asake
Popular UK rapper Central Cee has revealed that he has started drinking palm wine after meeting Afrobeats star Asake. The “Sprinter” artist shared a photo on his Instagram story, showing himself holding a bottle of palm wine. The UK rapper has been in Nigeria for a while and from all indications, he has been having […]
Governors propose phasing out of electricity subsidy
The Thirty-Six State governors of Nigeria have recommended the phasing out of electricity subsidy in the country to ensure liquidity in the power sector. This is contained in the Nigeria Governors’ Forum recommendations to the federal government on the state of power in the country, in which it highlighted that over the past 15 years, […]
The Military to parade at Eagles Square Abuja on Democracy Day
The Federal Government has announced a military parade would be held to mark this year’s Democracy Day tomorrow Wednesday at Eagle Square, Abuja. The events, which also commemorate the 25 years of democracy, would be preceded by a symposium at the State House, to be followed by a youth conference in Abuja. A statement by […]
Saudi Arabia declares June 16 as Sallah Day
Saudi Arabia has announced the sighting of the Dhul Hijjah crescent, signalling the beginning of the 12th Islamic month. In an announcement, Saudi said last Friday marked the beginning of the holy month, which ushers in Eid Al Adha, the biggest Islamic festival, and the second major Islamic festival celebrated by Muslims after Eid-el-Fitr. Also, […]