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Asake, the Amapiano singer, won the ‘Next Rated’ award at the 2023 Headies. The 16th edition of the biggest award ceremony that celebrates Afrobeats and African culture took place on Sunday at the Cobb Energy Performing Arts Center in Atlanta. The show,  themed ‘Celebrating African Renaissance,’ saw artistes from across the continent […]

Enoch Adeboye, general overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), says the country’s weakling naira will regain its value against the dollar. Adeboye spoke on Sunday while ministering during the church’s monthly thanksgiving service with the theme “Uncommon miracles”. The clergyman told the gathering about the value of the naira […]

Femi Falana, human rights lawyer, has called on the Department of State Services (DSS) to release Wale Adedayo, the suspended and detained chairman of Ijebu east LGA of Ogun state. Last week, Adedayo accused Dapo Abiodun, governor of Ogun, of hijacking funds meant for the LGAs in the state. Adedayo alleged that […]

Dele Alake, minister of solid minerals, says the federal government will soon establish the Nigerian solid minerals corporation. Alake said the corporation will be similar to the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited. Addressing a press conference in Abuja on Sunday, Alake said the government is ready to take the “bull by […]

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has won all 18 chairperson seats in the LGA election held in Edo state on Saturday. The election was conducted by the State Independent Electoral Commission (ESIEC) in Edo north, Edo central and Edo south senatorial districts. Albert Eguaoje, EDSIEC’s spokesperson, said the commission would present certificates […]

The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has confirmed the arrest of one Chike Ibezim, an entrepreneur, following a petition by Babatunde Fashola, former minister of works.  On August 10, Chike was reportedly arrested by some police officers in Abuja, the country’s capital. Fashola was said to have written a petition against the entrepreneur […]

Betta Edu, minister of humanitarian affairs and poverty alleviation, says plans are underway to revamp the N-Power scheme to accommodate more beneficiaries and ensure prompt stipend payment.  The N-Power scheme is an initiative aimed at building the skills of youth and promoting entrepreneurship. In a statement on Sunday in Abuja, the minister […]

Betta Edu, minister of humanitarian affairs and poverty alleviation, says plans are underway to revamp the N-Power scheme to accommodate more beneficiaries and ensure prompt stipend payment.  The N-Power scheme is an initiative aimed at building the skills of youth and promoting entrepreneurship. In a statement on Sunday in Abuja, the minister […]

Abdullahi Ganduje, national chairperson of the All Progressives Congress (APC), says his party is the only vehicle to convey Nigerians to prosperity. Ganduje spoke in Lokoja, Kogi’s capital, on Saturday at the inauguration of the APC campaign council for the state governorship election. “It is also my belief that the innovations the campaign […]