Serialdaboss1 Drops ‘Jakolo’ EP August 2
Fast-rising United States-based Nigerian Afropop artiste Ifeanyi Victor Afam, aka Serialdaboss1, is set to drop his highly anticipated project, the ‘Jakolo’ EP. Jakolo, a six-track EP with a unique blend of Afropop, Afropop and Amapiano vibes, will hit the airwaves on August 2. The EP launch will be preceded by an album listening party in […]
Dakore denies rumoured affair with Akpabio, threatens legal action
Popular Nigerian actress, Dakore Egbuson-Akande has denied reports linking her to a romantic relationship with Nigerian Senate President, Godswill Akpabio and threatened to sue peddlers of such news. Controversial blogger Gistlover, recently mentioned Dakore among a list of female celebrities that are alleged to be ‘side chicks’ of the Senate President’, including Nancy Isime, Hilda […]
Again, CBN raises MPR by 50 basis points
The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC), on Tuesday announced another increase in the country’s Monetary Policy Rate (MPR), known as the baseline interest rate, to 26.75 per cent from 26.25 per cent. The MPC also adjusted the Asymmetric Corridor to +500/-100 basis points from +100/-300 basis points around the MPR. Mr Yemi Cardoso, the Governor of […]
Gen Adekunle’s family plan 10th remembrance service
*Establish Foundation for the war hero The family of the late Brigadier-General Benjamin Adekunle (popularly known as the ‘Black Scorpion’) has announced a one-week remembrance programme to commemorate the 10th Anniversary of the Nigeria civil war hero. The late General of the Commander of the Third Marine Commando during the war. The Command under his […]
Obafunwa is new DG of Nigerian Institute of Medical Research
President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of Professor John Oladapo Obafunwa as the new Director-General of the Nigerian Institute of Medical Research (NIMR). Professor Obafunwa succeeds Professor Babatunde Salako, whose tenure expires on July 23, 2024. The appointment takes effect from July 24, 2024. President Tinubu has extended his gratitude to Professor Salako for […]
Refrain from use of ‘tokunbo’ tyres, NCS urges Nigerians
Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Ogun 1 Area Command, has urged Nigerians to refrain from the use of second-hand tyres, popularly known as ‘tokunbo tyres’ in order to stem incessant cases of road crashes. The command’s Comptroller, Mr James Ojo, gave the advice while speaking with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Monday in Ota, […]
ABUTH resident doctors begin 5-day warning strike
The National Association of Resident Doctors (NARD), Ahmadu Bello University Teaching Hospital (ABUTH) branch has commenced a five-day warning strike over the nonpayment of salaries owed some members. Dr Ashiru Mikail, Vice President of the association made this known during a news conference on Monday in Zaria. Mikail said that the association on July 15, […]
Tinubu congratulates Osigwe, NBA president-elect
President Bola Tinubu extends his congratulations to Mazi Afam Josiah Osigwe (SAN) on his election as the President of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA). The President also congratulates all newly elected officers of the NBA and members of the association on a successful conduct of the elections. Tinubu commends the outgoing NBA President, Mr. Yakubu […]
Consumers shun bread, pastries as prices continue to soar
Some consumers of confectionaries in Bwari Area Council of the FCT, have stopped buying bread, meat pies and other pastries, due to continuous hike in price of the commodities. The consumers spoke in separate interviews with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Monday in Abuja. They said that the increasing cost of food commodity […]
Two October 7 hostages confirmed dead by Israel
Israel, on Monday confirmed the deaths of two hostages seized by the Palestinian militant group Hamas during the Oct. 7 attacks, including a prominent Polish-Israeli historian. The Israel Defence Forces (IDF) said in a statement that the families of Alex Dancyg, 76, and 35-year-old, Yagev Buchshtab have been informed of their deaths in captivity. Their […]
