President Tinubu approves full budget for Team Nigeria to Paris Olympics
The Minister of Sports Development, Sen. John Enoh, has confirmed that President Bola Tinubu has approved the entire budget estimate submitted for Nigeria’s participation in the 2024 Paris Olympics and Paralympics. Enoh, who did not mention the amount approved, stated this yesterday at the Moshood Abiola Stadium, while handing over the Team Nigeria athletes to […]
Lewis Hamilton wins British Grand Prix for record ninth time
Lewis Hamilton has won the British Grand Prix to take his first victory since December 2021. Hamilton had just enough to hold off a late charge from Max Verstappen’s Red Bull and Lando Norris to take his 104th career win. Hamilton, who was driving in his last British GP for Mercedes before his move to […]
University workers to hold nationwide protest July 9
Administrative work in universities and inter-university Centres will be disrupted tomorrow July 9, as each branch as the Non-Academic Staff Union of Educational and Associated Institutions (NASU) and Senior Staff Association of Nigeria Universities (SSANU) will be holding a one-day protest over their four months withheld salaries. Already, the Joint Action Committee of both unions […]
Senate to probe $5.7billion Mambila power contract
The Nigerian Senate has directed its standing committees on appropriation, power, and finance to investigate the entire Mambilla Hydro Electric Power Project contract transaction from 1999 to date, given four weeks to report back to the Senate in plenary for further legislative input. The resolutions were adopted yesterday after a motion moved by Senator Manu […]
INEC says it has no power to conduct Local Government election
Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, Chairman, Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), says the commission has no constitutional power to conduct local council elections except in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). Reacting to the agitation seeking constitutional backing for INEC to conduct local council elections, Yakubu on the sidelines of a two-day induction retreat for INEC Resident Electoral […]
Rivers Angels and El-Kanemi Warriors emerge Champions of President Federation Cup
El-kanemi Warriors of Maiduguri have clinched the 2024 President Federation Cup, after beating Abia Warriors 2-nil in the finals. The win was the third in the finals of the oldest cup competition in Nigeria for the Maiduguri-based team, who previously won the cup in 1991 and 1992. The Desert Warriors went home with a prize […]
Rangers adopt Green Foot Ladies team
Rangers have concluded plans to partner with Green Foot Ladies in their bid to meet CAF’s requirements to participate in the Champions League next season. It was reported that CAF regulations stipulate that participating clubs should have a female team or adopt an existing female team. The reigning Nigeria Premier Football League champions will provide […]
Cholera outbreak claims 53 lives in Nigeria
The death toll from the cholera outbreak in Nigeria has claimed 53 lives as of yesterday, June 24. Director General of the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention, Jide Idris, gave this at a press briefing, saying that the 53 deaths stem from 1,528 suspected cases across 107 Local Government Areas in 31 states. In […]
ChiVido2024! Check Out Davido & Chioma’s Pre-Wedding Photos
It’s an exciting moment for David Adeleke and Chioma Avril, see wonderful pre-wedding photos of the couples as the countdown to their tying the knot has begun! In anticipation of their upcoming wedding, the sweethearts shared lovely photos from their pre-wedding shoot on Instagram. The warmth each frame exudes is next to none and we […]
Simi unveils her album tracklist
Simi has unveiled the tracklist for her upcoming album entitled Lost and Found. The 14-track album features Tiwa Savage, Asa, Bella Shmurda, Falz, Lojay, Ladipoe and legendary, Chief Ebenezer Obey. The album release is slated for July 5, 2024. Read another recent post here:https://thebeat97.fm/osun-osogbo-festival-sets-sights-on-guinness-world-record/