Author: Olakunle Oke
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Grammy-winning Nigerian singer Temilade Openiyi, also known as Tems and ace Disc Jockey, DJ Spinall are set to grace the stage at the prestigious 2024 Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival. According to the organisers in a release, the festival will unfold from April 12 to 21, at the iconic Empire Polo Grounds in Indio, California. […]
Relief washed over Nigerian workers as the Federal Government pledged to swiftly clear the backlog of N35,000 wage arrears and resume regular payments. This assurance followed renewed commitment to addressing labour concerns, including those raised by the Trade Union Congress (TUC) and Congress of University Academics (CONUA) regarding the National Minimum Wage agreement reached in […]
The Federal Government has again amended the charges against the former Central Bank of Nigeria Governor, Godwin Emefiele. The new charges include forgery, conferring of corrupt advantage, and criminal breach of trust among others. The government had initially filed 19 charges against the former CBN governor bordering on procurement fraud but later pruned it down […]
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike has cautioned the public against the practice of paying ransom to bandits and kidnappers, warning that such actions will encourage the scourge. The warning against ransom payment followed reports that Nigerians had raised over N50 million through crowdfunding to pay the ransom for the release […]
The Honourable Minister of Sports Development, Senator John Owan Enoh has issued a rallying call to the Super Eagles of Nigeria as they prepare for a crucial clash against Cote d’ivoire in their second group game at the African Cup of Nations. The Minister charged the team to make amends for Sunday’s 1-1 draw with […]
Veteran Nollywood actor, Patrick Doyle, has ignited a flame of national pride by calling for Yemi Alade, Nigeria’s musical powerhouse, to be honored with a national award. Spurred by her electrifying performance at the ongoing AFCON opening ceremony, Doyle took to Instagram to champion Alade’s immense contribution to Nigeria’s cultural identity on the world stage. […]
Following an agreement brokered by Qatar between Israel and the Palestinian militant organisation Hamas, the Israeli hostages in the Gaza Strip will receive medication. The Qatari Foreign Ministry announced that aid supplies for civilians will be brought to the sealed-off coastal strip. The office of Israeli Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu said the medicines purchased in […]
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) is flexing its muscles against oil theft in the Niger Delta, uncovering a staggering 83 illegal refineries and 15 unauthorized pipeline connections in just one week. This relentless pursuit, documented on NNPCL’s Twitter handle, paints a picture of a determined fight against a deeply entrenched problem. Between January […]
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has cast its net wide in the ongoing investigation of alleged fraud at the Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs. Today, Accountant General of the Federation Oluwatoyin Madein spent over six hours answering questions at the agency’s headquarters in Abuja. Sources reported that the interrogation centered around a suspicious N585.2 […]
Tragedy struck the heart of Ibadan, Oyo State capital, on Tuesday, as an explosion rocked the Bodija area, leaving a trail of devastation and unanswered questions. Preliminary investigations by security agencies have attributed the blast to explosive devices stored by illegal miners, raising concerns about safety and illegal activities within the city. At least 10 […]
