The Cinema Exhibitors Association of Nigeria (CEAN), the country’s premier Film Trade Association Body, has announced good news for cinema lovers on the occasion of the International Cinema Day. Opeyemi Ajayi, the chairman of the…
President Buhari rename Abuja stadium after MKO Abiola
Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari has named the Abuja National Stadium after MKO Abiola, who won the 1993 general elections in the country, but the result was annulled by the military government. Buhari announced this in…
Nigeria: Obasanjo, Jonathan, Gowon absent at Democracy Day…
Former Presidents Olusegun Obasanjo, Goodluck Jonathan were conspicuously absent at the Eagles Square venue of the 2019 Democracy Day celebration when the event started. [caption width="495"]File Photo: L-R: Former President Goodluck Jonathan and Chief Olusegun…
Buhari To Open EFCC’s Anti-Corruption Summit In Abuja
President Muhammadu Buhari will on Tuesday, June 11, declare open a National Democracy Day Anti-corruption Summit. Mr. Tony Orilade, EFCC's Acting Head, Media and Publicity made this known in a statement in Abuja on Saturday.…
Nigerian Singer, Duncan Mighty Welcomes 3rd Child With…
One of the happiest men on earth right now is ace Nigerian vocalist, Duncan Mighty as just been delivered of their third child. The visibly excited father and music star who could not hide his…
Nigeria: Saraki’s Senate adjourns Sine Die
The 8th Senate, presided over by Dr Bukola Saraki, on Thursday, adjourned sine die after a valedictory session which marked the last official assignment of the 8th Senate. There were mixed feelings on at the…
51 killed, 1,000 people displaced by floods in…
Devastating floods in South Africa have left 51 dead and forced more than a thousand people from their homes, according to an updated toll issued Wednesday as President Cyril Ramaphosa flew to the deluged region.…
Nigerian man held for duping retired govt official…
New Delhi [India], June 4 (ANI): A Nigerian man was arrested for allegedly cheating a retired government officer of over Rs 35 lakh rupees here, the police said on Tuesday.The complainant filed the case in…
Nigeria: Aisha Buhari Fires Another Salvo at President…
We must speak on whatever is going wrong in the country. It is not proper for us to give the highest number of votes during the general elections and allow bandits to continue killing people…
Eritrea, Nigeria, Benin: Outsiders from Africa free-trade zone,…
A lot is being said and celebrated about the African Continental Free Trade Area, AfCFTA, in the wake of its maturity on Thursday (May 30). The African Union, AU, initiative aims to create a continent-wide…
‘Crazy’ Africa Invasion Plan Denied by Former British…
Former British secretary of state for defence Gavin Williamson has said that reports alleging he wanted to "invade Africa" by instigating military action in countries including Zimbabwe, Egypt, Nigeria and Kenya were leaked to discredit…
Nigeria’s Population Now a Whopping 201 Million!
A United Nation Population Fund report has said that the country's population grew by about 5 million people from 2018. Nigeria has the world's third lowest life expectancy rate at 55 years and the total fertility rate…
Buhari Returns to Nigeria After ‘Private Visit’ to…
The presidency has blasted online media critics and opposition politicians, who have insinuated that President Muhammadu Buhari might extend his 10-day private visit to London. Buhari's visit stirred a debate across the nation, leading to…
Abandoned Nigerian Boy Accused of Witchcraft Now Budding…
The story of Hope's recovery went viral, and was celebrated by many people across the continent.
Heart Problem Forces Nigerian Footballer Into Early Retirement
21-year-old Nura Abdullahi was advised by his Roma football club to quit after undergoing cardiological tests. Abdullahi has a contract with the Italian side until June 2021.
Tiwa Savage Parts With Mavin Records, Joins Universal…
The Universal Music group has announced through their Instagram account that they were "thrilled to welcome Tiwa Savage, one of Africa's biggest stars to the family". Tiwa Savage's music will be released to more than 60 countries…
Nollywood Actress Tonto Dikeh Airs Ex-Husband’s Dirty Laundry
Hurt that her former husband Olakunle Churchill claimed Tonto Dikeh pushed his mother and accused her of infidelity, she has turned the tables on him and spilled the tea on several issues. In different interviews, the actress…