In 2023, Afrobeats enjoyed massive global recognition, with top Nigerian artistes like Wizkid, Davido and Burna Boy , among others , gracing the stages of some of the biggest events and occasions worldwide. Speaking on the latest episode of The Code with French media personality Mehdi Maïzi, the 24-year-old said the success of Afrobeats is “slowly changing […]
In a statement, the Director of Media and Public Affairs at the Ooni’s Palace, Moses Olafare, addressed the claims involving Fagbule, who was allegedly swindled of $180,000 by individuals impersonating Ooni. The statement further clarified that the alleged Fagbule was never known to the Ooni for any interpersonal communication or relationship, let alone a marriage […]
Reports had it earlier today that the incident occurred at the shopping mall in the southwestern Chinese city of Zigong. It has not been determined by press time what caused the fire or how many people were in the building when the fire broke out in the building which houses a department store, offices, restaurants […]
Quarter-finalists in the women’s event of the 2004 Olympic Games Nigeria are scheduled to arrive in the French city of Bordeaux on Thursday night as the countdown begins for their first outing at the Women’s Olympic Football Tournament in 16 years. The nine-time African champions, who must negotiate an interesting group that also includes Brazil, […]
Sanwo-Olu, a medical practitioner, suggested adding local content, including visuals and sounds as part of communication strategies based on the unique strengths and challenges of the children with special needs. She emphasised the need to educate communities on alternative communication methods and advised parents to be patient and manage their emotions for children with special […]
In a judgement, Justice Omotosho held that the suit, which challenged Ighodalo’s qualification because he allegedly forged his voter’s card, was statute-barred. Justice Omotosho held that the suit, being a Pre-election case, was filed outside the 14 days allowed under Section 285(9) of the Constitution. The judge also held that even though forgery or non-possession […]
The protest is being led by the President of SSANU, Mohammed Aruna Ibrahim and General Secretary of NASU, Peters Adeyemi. Both unions are aggrieved that, despite a directive by the President that the four-month arrears be paid, only members of the Academic Staff Union of Universities ,ASUU, got paid, leaving out SSANU and NASU members. […]
The court presided over by Justice Onome Umukoro sentenced the two over the murder of the seven-year-old boys. The prosecution conducted by a Deputy Director in the Ministry of Justice, Mrs. Paula Akpoguma, in proof of the case called five witnesses. The sixth witness, 15-year-old Iweka Ajie, a younger brother to one of the defendants […]
He explained that the move was meant to ensure that state retirees have access to healthcare after their retirement. Sanwo-Olu stated this at the official launch of the Ilera Eko Standard Jaara Health Insurance Plan and the commissioning of five virtual booths in the state held at the Lagos Continental Hotel, Victoria Island. He further […]
Fernandez and some of his Argentina team-mates could be seen in the video, chanting a derogatory song about the France team. The incident happened shortly after Albiceleste defeated Colombia in the final of the 2024 Copa America. Fernandez’s team-mate at Chelsea, Wesley Fofana, reposted the video on X and captioned it: “Football in 2024: uninhibited […]