2 mn read Nigerian Afro-fusion artist Tito Da Fire is set to release his highly anticipated single “Carry Go” on August 30, 2024. This autobiographical track offers a deep dive into Tito’s experiences, reflecting his journey across the USA, personal heartbreaks, movie roles, and the highs and lows of his career, culminating in a unique sound that promises […]
< 1 mn read Rep. Daniel Ago (LP-Plateau) has expressed concern over the fatigue affecting the implementation of technological development policies in Nigeria. Speaking at the closing ceremony of the second edition of the free summer programme on Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) Education with Robotics in Abuja, Ago highlighted the gaps and structural deficiencies hindering effective policy […]
< 1 mn read Abike Dabiri-Erewa, Chairman of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM), has expressed gratitude to former Vice President Atiku Abubakar for his condemnation of Amaka Patience Sunnberger’s threats against Yoruba and Bini people in Canada. Sunnberger’s comments, made during a TikTok live session, had sparked widespread outrage on social media. In a viral audio clip, she […]
< 1 mn read Prof. Femi Otubanjo, an International Relations Expert at the Nigerian Institute of International Affairs (NIIA), has stated that President Bola Tinubu’s trip to Beijing is aimed at consolidating the bilateral relations between Nigeria and China. Otubanjo, in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), emphasized the significance of China’s involvement in Nigeria’s economic […]
2 mn read Dr. Salma Anas-Kolo Ibrahim, Special Adviser to the President on Health, has highlighted the urgent need to address hypertension and excessive salt consumption in Nigeria. Speaking at her investiture ceremony as Policy Champion for Salt Target Regulations, Ibrahim stressed the importance of public education and policy intervention to combat cardiovascular diseases, which place a significant […]
< 1 mn read The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has reported that flooding has displaced at least 3,633 individuals from five communities in Zango Kataf Local Government Area of Kaduna State. The affected areas include Fadan Tsoho, Zonzon, Zangon Kataf, Unguwan Wakili, and Zonkwa. The flood, which occurred on August 25, has caused significant damage, with many houses […]
< 1 mn read Edo State has confirmed a single case of Mpox out of 11 suspected cases reported between January and August 2024. Dr. Stephenson Ojeifo, Director of Public Health at the Edo State Ministry of Health, shared that the confirmed case was among three suspected cases identified in August. The confirmed patient, from Esan West Local Government […]
< 1 mn read Abdulsamad Rabiu, Chairman of BUA Cement, has explained how his company’s effort to cut cement prices to ₦3,500 per bag was undermined by dealers. Speaking at the 8th Annual General Meeting, Rabiu detailed that many dealers exploited the price reduction by inflating prices to ₦7,000 or ₦8,000 per bag, despite purchasing the cement from BUA […]
< 1 mn read Captain Kelechi Ndukwe, a Nigerian-American, has made history by becoming the first Nigerian to command a United States Navy warship. His promotion to Captain is a significant milestone in a distinguished 20-year career with the US Navy. Previously, Ndukwe commanded the USS Halsey (DDG-97), an Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer, from 2021. This role marked him […]
< 1 mn read Former Ghanaian President John Dramani Mahama has revealed a significant connection with Offa, Nigeria, which he now considers his second home. Speaking at a recent public event, Mahama shared that his Nigerian stepmother, who hails from Offa in Kwara State, raised him. During a period of exile due to a coup in Ghana, Mahama lived […]
