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MOTORISTS AND RESIDENTS STRANDED AS FLOODS OVERWHELM FCT ROAD, LEADING TO FARE HIKES
< 1 mn read Motorists and residents in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) of Nigeria were severely impacted by flooding along the Mararaba to Abuja city centre route. Following heavy rainfall, the area’s inadequate drainage system became overwhelmed, resulting in extensive flooding that submerged the road and caused multiple vehicles to break down. This situation led to significant traffic […]
‘THE INTERROGATION OF LOTANNA’ WINS BEST NOLLYWOOD SHORT FILM AT RTF FEST
< 1 mn read The Interrogation of Lotanna, directed and written by Reginald Jumbo, fondly known as Grandmaster Prime, has won the Best Nollywood Short Film award at the Realtime International Film Festival (RTF Fest) in Birmingham, UK. The film was produced by Ibukun Serah Adetoyinbo and Ore Oba. As Nigerian filmmakers continue to shine on the global stage, […]
FLAVOUR HEADLINES SOLD-OUT CONCERT AT OVO WEMBLEY ARENA
< 1 mn read Nigerian musician Flavour headlined a sold-out concert at the 12,000-capacity OVO Wembley Arena on August 24, 2024, marking another significant achievement in his nearly two-decade-long career in the African music industry. Flavour, who released his eighth project African Royalty in December 2023, captivated the audience with performances of hit songs from the album, including “Game […]
COURT OVERTURNS RULING ON EDO PDP PRIMARY, CONFIRMS IGHODALO AS CANDIDATE
< 1 mn read The Court of Appeal in Abuja has reversed a previous judgment by the Federal High Court, which had criticized the conduct of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship primary in Edo State. This primary had resulted in Asue Ighodalo being chosen as the party’s candidate for the upcoming September 21 election. In a unanimous decision, […]
NIS SAYS PASSPORT FEE INCREASE IS TO ALIGN WITH INTERNATIONAL STANDARDS
< 1 mn read The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has announced that the recent increase in international passport fees is aimed at enhancing the quality, speed, and accessibility of the passport issuance process. At an event in Yola on Monday, NIS Comptroller for Adamawa, Ibrahim Mohammed, explained that starting from September 1, 2024, applicants within Nigeria will pay ₦50,000 […]
ZAMFARA FERTILISER DEAL: APC ALLEGES ₦38.5BN FRAUD, DEMANDS INVESTIGATION
< 1 mn read The Zamfara State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has accused the state government of inflating a fertiliser contract worth ₦38.5 billion, alleging corruption in the deal. The APC, through its Publicity Secretary, Yusuf Idris Gusau, claims that the government purchased 75 trailer loads of fertiliser at an inflated rate of ₦855,000 per bag. […]
INKBLOT’S NEWEST PRODUCTION, ‘WHEN LOVE STRIKES,’ PREMIERES THIS SEPTEMBER
< 1 mn read Inkblot Productions, known for Nollywood hits such as Netflix’s Far From Home and Superstar, is set to release its latest film, When Love Strikes. The movie will premiere in cinemas on September 13, 2024. The film, directed by Adeoluwa Owu—renowned for Tribe Called Judah and Adire—is a heartwarming story centered around a young footballer named […]
WHAT HAPPENS TO THE ABSURD DOCTORATES SPLASHED ON CELEBRITIES? – ACTOR YEMI SOLADE
< 1 mn read Nollywood veteran Yemi Solade has expressed curiosity about the fate of honorary degrees awarded to Nigerian celebrities in light of the Federal Government’s recent decision to tackle fake degrees from certain universities. Solade took to Instagram on August 25, 2024, to question what will become of the honorary doctorates given to celebrities following the government’s […]
RUKMANI UNVEILS NEW SINGLE ‘EX-CAPADE’ – A FREESTYLE EXPRESSING LONGING & LOVE
< 1 mn read Nigerian R&B sensation Rukmani has captivated audiences once again with her latest single, “Ex-Capade.” This heartfelt freestyle explores the emotions of longing and love, showcasing Rukmani’s raw and emotive vocal dexterity. Produced by Mira, “Ex-Capade” was recorded with a profound sense of longing for someone special in Rukmani’s life. She explains, “Being away from this […]
APPEAL COURT REAFFIRMS ASUE IGHODALO AS PDP GUBER CANDIDATE
< 1 mn read The Court of Appeal in Abuja has reaffirmed Dr. Asue Ighodalo as the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) governorship candidate for Edo State in the upcoming September 21 election. This ruling solidifies Ighodalo’s position as the party’s flagbearer for the Edo 2024 elections. The court dismissed an application from delegates seeking to nullify the PDP primaries, […]
KIZZ DANIEL SURPASSES 1 BILLION SPOTIFY STREAMS ACROSS ALL CREDITS
< 1 mn read Nigerian international sensation Kizz Daniel has reached a significant milestone, surpassing 1 billion streams across all credits on Spotify. This achievement underscores his status as one of Afrobeats’ most prolific hitmakers, consistently delivering chart-topping singles. As of the latest report, Kizz Daniel’s hit single “Necessari,” featuring Philkeyz, leads his Spotify streams with 111 million streams. […]
VERY DARK MAN CRITICIZES CELEBRITIES FOR SUPPORTING BOBRISKY
< 1 mn read Controversial internet personality Very Dark Man (VDM) has intensified his criticism of celebrities who financially supported crossdresser Bobrisky following his recent release from prison. VDM, who had previously expressed disdain over the donations Bobrisky received, has continued to question the implications of such support. In a video posted on August 25, 2024, VDM responded to […]
ASUU STRIKE: FG POSTPONES MEETING WITH VARSITY LECTURERS
< 1 mn read The Federal Government has postponed its scheduled meeting with the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), which was set for Monday, August 26. The new date for the meeting has been rescheduled to Wednesday, August 28. No specific reason was provided for the delay. ASUU President Emmanuel Osodeke confirmed the postponement following an announcement from […]
CROSS RIVER CONFIRMS MPOX CASE IN OBUDU, LAUNCHES EMERGENCY CONTAINMENT
< 1 mn read The Cross River Government has confirmed a case of Mpox in the Okoshe community of Obudu Local Government Area. The confirmation comes after initial denials by the State Commissioner for Health, Dr. Henry Ayuk. Dr. Ayuk announced that the National Reference Laboratory in Abuja confirmed the presence of Mpox in a female patient from Okoshe […]
FG IDENTIFIES ACCREDITED UNIVERSITIES IN TOGO & BENIN REPUBLIC
< 1 mn read The Federal Government has officially recognized eight universities in Togo and Benin Republic as the only accredited institutions authorized to award degrees to Nigerians. This announcement, made by Education Minister Prof. Tahir Mamman, is a significant step in the government’s crackdown on educational fraud, aiming to uphold Nigeria’s academic standards. The Minister disclosed that over […]
NOTORIOUS KIDNAP KINGPIN KILLED, 20 MEDICAL STUDENTS RESCUED WITHOUT RANSOM – IGP
< 1 mn read Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has announced the killing of a notorious kidnap kingpin and the arrest of two abductors during a successful operation that rescued 20 medical students. The students had been kidnapped in Benue on August 15 while traveling to Enugu. Egbetokun revealed that the rescue operation, which also freed five other passengers […]
KADUNA POLICE CAPTURE 2 CATTLE RUSTLERS, 2 GUNRUNNERS, AND 3 KIDNAPPERS
< 1 mn read The Kaduna State Police Command has detained two cattle rustlers, two notorious gunrunners, and three kidnappers. The operatives also foiled a kidnapping attempt and recovered a fabricated AK-47 rifle with ammunition. According to a statement from the command’s spokesperson, ASP Mansir Hassan, the operation took place following credible intelligence reports. On Thursday, the police raided […]
FIREBOY FEATURES LAGBAJA, SEUN KUTI, JON BAPTISTE ON HIS 4TH ALBUM ‘ADEDAMOLA’
< 1 mn read Fireboy has unveiled the tracklist for his upcoming fourth album, Adedamola, set for release on August 29, 2024. On August 19, 2024, Fireboy announced via social media that his new album would feature collaborations with notable Nigerian artists Lagbaja, Grammy-nominated Afrobeat star Seun Kuti, Afrobeats hitmaker Lojay, and Grammy-winning American singer and songwriter Jon Baptiste. […]
I QUESTION THE PRACTICE OF CHANGING NAMES AFTER MARRIAGE – ACTRESS KEMI AKINDOJU
2 mn read Nollywood actress Kemi Lala Akindoju has raised concerns about the tradition of women changing their surnames after marriage, suggesting that couples should merge names instead. On August 25, 2024, Akindoju took to X to question the fairness of women adopting their husbands’ last names and the implications of this practice. She stated, “Honestly, if we […]
BOBRISKY THANKS DON JAZZY FOR GIFTING HIM ₦4 MILLION WHILE HE WAS IN PRISON
< 1 mn read After spending six months in prison for naira abuse and being released in August 2024, Bobrisky has publicly thanked those who supported him financially during his incarceration, including Don Jazzy. On August 25, 2024, Bobrisky took to Instagram to express his gratitude to friends, celebrities, and fans who sent him money while he was behind […]