Author: Olakunle Oke
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The Anambra State Government, through the state’s Ministry of Women and Social Welfare, has rescued a United States Table Tennis champion, Tania Okpala, who was found wandering the streets. Okpala was found wandering the streets of Awka, the state capital and was captured in a viral video currently circulating on social media. The state Commissioner […]
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has shed light on its lack of remittance to the Federation Account in 2022, attributing it entirely to the burden of fuel subsidies. Chief Financial Officer Umar Ajiya stated that the subsidies prevented the company from generating revenue, paying taxes and royalties, or even turning a profit. Ajiya […]
Nigerian football heroes Olusegun Odegbami and Garba Lawal have issued a resounding call to arms for the Super Eagles, urging them to approach their Africa Cup of Nations Round of 16 clash against the Indomitable Lions of Cameroon with a potent mix of caution, focus, discipline, and self-belief. The stage is set for a titanic […]
Nigerian songstress Tems, the captivating voice behind the global smash “Essence,” is poised to make history at the 2024 Billboard Women in Music Event. Not only will she grace the stage, but she’ll do so as the first-ever Nigerian artist to receive the prestigious Breakthrough Award Honor. Tems’ meteoric rise to international fame is no […]
A wave of tension washes over France today as the nation’s Constitutional Council prepares to deliver its verdict on a fiercely contested immigration law. This flagship policy, championed by President Macron but vehemently opposed by rights groups and even some within his own party, stands at a critical juncture. The law proposes a significant tightening […]
Nigeria’s Federal Government is aiming for a record-breaking N19.4 trillion in tax revenue for 2024, buoyed by a successful 2023 that saw the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) surpass its target by exceeding N12.37 trillion. This ambitious target represents a significant 56.9% increase from the previous year’s actual revenue and a 67.91% increase from the […]
In a decisive blow to challenger Tonye Cole, the Supreme Court of Nigeria has today upheld the election of Siminalayi Fubara as Governor of Rivers State. The unanimous judgment by a five-member panel led by Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun effectively cemented Fubara’s mandate and put an end to months of legal wrangling. Cole, the candidate of […]
In a statement brimming with profound sorrow, Governor Mutfwang denounced the escalating violence that suspected hoodlums unleashed, leaving homes destroyed, livelihoods shattered, and lives tragically lost. He offered heartfelt condolences to the mourning families, the affected communities, and those wrestling with injuries from the horrific attacks. Reaching out to the residents of Mangu and neighbouring […]
Excitement reigns in Nigeria as the Super Eagles secure their place in the Round of 16 at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations, and despite missing the action due to injury, Wilfred Ndidi couldn’t be happier for his team. While Alhassan Yusuf stepped in admirably to fill the midfield void left by Ndidi’s unfortunate injury […]
In a recent interview, the singer made it clear that he’s not bothered by any tags thrown at his work, as long as his fans are connecting with it. “I just make my music how I want to make my music,” he stated. “I try as much as possible to stay away from titles and […]
