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/
“Calm Down” now the most-streamed Afrobeats song in US
Rema’s “Calm Down” is now the most-streamed Afrobeats song in the US. The music monitoring platform, Chart Data, said on X that the song has become “the first Afrobeats song in history to earn over one billion on-demand streams in the US”. Last year, Chart Data had already described “Calm Down” as the most successful […]
Boston Celtics beat Dallas Mavericks to win record 18th NBA title
The Boston Celtics secured a record 18th championship as they beat the Dallas Mavericks 106-88 to complete a 4-1 series victory in the NBA Finals. The championship win was the Celtics’ first in 16 years and moves them one clear of the Los Angeles Lakers, who have won 17, in the record books. With the […]
INEC unveils candidates list for Ondo State election
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has published the final list of candidates and their running mates for Nov. 16 Ondo State governorship election. Its National Commissioner and Chairman, Information and Voter Education Committee, Mr Sam Olumekun, in a statement yesterday said personal particulars of the candidates and their running mates have been published at […]