MTV’s first pan-African music channel, MTV Base, has positioned a ban on Marlian music following the death of a Nigerian singer, Mohbad. Marlian Music is a record label owned by Nigerian musician, Naira Marley, who is being fingered in the efforts of Mohbad, which allegedly led to the latter’s eventual death. A former signee of…
Arsenal goalkeeper, David Raya says he is unsure whether or not he has done enough to maintain his place ahead of fellow keeper Aaron Ramsdale in the Gunners goal, ahead of Sunday’s Premier League London derby with Tottenham Hotspur. Raya, who joined Arsenal from Brentford, made his debut in place of Ramsdale last Sunday against…
A German court on Thursday threw out the assault conviction of footballer Jerome Boateng for striking his ex-girlfriend in 2018 and ordered a new trial. In a legal odyssey now on its third ruling, the superior regional court in Munich agreed on in favor of Boateng’s appeal, that of his alleged victim as well as…
The Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU, of the Taraba State University, TSU, has stipulated lack of proper funding as a major factor impacting negatively on the smooth running of the university. The leadership of the union made this known on Thursday at a press briefing in Jalingo, the state capital. Led by its chairman,…
Manchester United midfielder, Casemiro, has sent a defiant message to Manchester United fans after a narrow loss to Bayern Munich. Not many teams score three goals at Bayern Munich. And not many teams score three goals away from home and fail to win. Manchester United did both of these last night. Casemiro did not have…
Following an interview with media personality Daddy Freeze discussing the circumstances of Mohbad’s passing, veteran singer Daddy Showkey has expressed concerns about threats to his life. During the said online interview, Daddy Showkey opined that the rapper’s death was not an isolated incident and suggested the involvement of substantial figures in the music business and…
The Senior Pastor of Awaiting the Second Coming of Jesus Christ Ministry, Pastor Adewale Giwa, stated on Wednesday that Naira Marley and Sam Larry ought to have been declared wanted by the police over the occurrences encircling the death of Promise Oladimeji Aloba, also known as Mohbad or Imole. According to the popular cleric, before…
Big Brother Naija reality show star, Maria Chike, and her colleague, Ike Onyema, have engaged in a verbal altercation on social media. Maria had taken to the micro-blogging platform X to taunt Ike over Mercy Eke getting to the finale of the ongoing Big Brother Naija All Stars edition. Ike, who was evicted from the…
Federal Neuro-Psychiatric Hospital in Benin City, Edo State, has stated that apart from its primary areas of specialization, which include geriatric, forensic, community, UNODC accredited addiction treatment, and training in drugs and alcohol, child and adolescent psychiatry, it is also currently offering top quality general medical services, including minor surgeries and maternity/obstetric services. The chief…
A baby girl born in India with 26 fingers and toes is being called “divine” by her family, who believe she is the reincarnation of a Hindu goddess. The newborn, from Bharatpur in the northern state of Rajasthan, has seven fingers on each hand and six toes on each foot. Medical experts have said that…
A journalist, Mustapha Usman, has been assaulted by some Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) officers near the Corps’ Zone 7 FCT Command office in Abuja on Monday while on official duty. The reporter, who was beaten by the FRSC personnel, had his identification card confiscated while he was trying to report an incident around Wuye…
The Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, on Tuesday, vowed, on behalf of the Federal Government, to achieve 20,000 megawatts of power generation in the next three years. Although the nation is still struggling to sustain a 4,000MW electricity generation, Adelabu insisted that President Bola Tinubu administration will meet the 20,000MW target by 2026. Adelabu, who…
The Zamfara Governorship Election Petition Tribunal on Monday dismissed the petition filed against the state governor, Dauda Lawal by the All Progressive Congress (APC) and its governorship candidate, Bello Matawalle. The Tribunal Chairperson, Justice Cordelia Ogadi, who led two other members, dismissed the petition for lack of merit and inability of the petitioners to prove…
The Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), George Akume has solicited the support and understanding of all and sundry to get the nation’s economy out of the doldrums. Akume, represented by Dr Dapo Oyedemi, Senior Special Adviser to the SGF, made the call at the Nigerian Institute of Management Chartered (NIM) 2023 Annual…
Pep Guardiola said Manchester City have not done “anything special” by winning just one Champions League as the holders prepare to launch the defence of their crown. City won the top prize in European club football for the first time in June, beating Inter Milan 1-0 in the final in Istanbul to complete a historic…
Former West Ham United attacker, Frank McAvennie, has commented on struggling Manchester United defender Harry Maguire, insisting that the centre-back may never play for the Red Devils again. Maguire’s time at Manchester United has been turbulent since he joined the club from Leicester City in 2019. The England international used to be a regular starter…
In a bid to expand his administration’s economic development agenda for aggressive investment attraction, President Bola Tinubu has scheduled to meet with the global leadership of transnational firms, such as Microsoft, Meta Technologies, Exxon Mobil, General Electric, and others. The meeting will be on the sidelines of the 78th Session of the United Nations General…
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) says the present corps administration will ensure complete real realization of the five percent deductions in road traffic deaths and injuries across the country. The Corps Marshal, FRSC, Mr Dauda Biu, said this during the 2023 Special Marshals Sectoral workshop on Saturday in Abuja. The News Agency of Nigeria…
The Anambra Sector Command of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has reported a tragic accident at Odumodu Junction in Nteje-Awka, resulting in the loss of five lives. The incident, which occurred at 7:30 a.m., involved a commercial bus and a trailer carrying a container. According to Mr. Adeoye Irelewuyi, the state Sector Commander, the…
A tragic incident occurred at Miracle Junction in Ifite, Anambra State, where a stray bullet, suspected to have been fired by cultists, claimed the life of a first-year student at Nnamdi Azikiwe University (UNIZIK) in Awka. The victim, a female student named Uche Jovita Chigozirim, was fatally hit by the stray bullet. A fellow student,…
The removal of fuel subsidies, as initiated by President Bola Tinubu, has had a widespread impact on various sectors in the country, including education. The resulting increase in prices of goods and services has also affected school fees for both new and returning students. To cope with these rising costs, parents can consider the following…
A midnight fire has engulfed the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) station in Birnin Kebbi, the capital of Kebbi State. The exact cause of the incident has not yet been determined, but reports indicate that a loud explosion was heard at the TCN station, which is situated behind the Mechanic Village in Birnin Kebbi. The…
Troops from the Joint Task Force Northwest Operation Hadarin Daji have conducted successful operations in Zamfara State, rescuing 17 kidnapped victims and recovering a significant number of rustled cattle. These operations were the result of intensified fighting and offensive patrols within their Areas of Responsibility. Here are some key highlights of the recent operations: On…
A tragic road accident occurred at the entrance of Ilupeju, a neighboring community of the Federal University Oye Ekiti (FUOYE) in Ekiti State, resulting in the loss of three lives. The accident involved a trailer and a motorbike and claimed the lives of two FUOYE students who were reportedly siblings from the same parents, along…
A technology firm has introduced a new social media platform called Yomen Cloud, which focuses on being non-seductive and anti-pornography, with the goal of promoting moral values. During the launch event, Marypearl Nate, Itek’s Head of Marketing for the Africa Region, emphasized the strategic choice of Nigeria as the location for the global launch….
Minister of Health, Dr. Mohammad Ali Pate, has affirmed the federal government’s commitment to enhancing healthcare services in collaboration with the Global Fund and other development partners. This announcement came during a visit to Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf in Kano, led by the minister and representatives from the Global Fund and other development partners. …
Barcelona faced a setback on Thursday as La Liga reduced their spending limit for the season to 270 million euros ($290 million). La Liga enforces strict spending controls to prevent clubs from overspending on player wages and transfers. Barcelona’s previous limit was much higher at 649 million euros ($697 million), inflated by various financial…
The award has been previously won by notable figures, including former Kenyan vice president Kolonzo Musyoka, South African politician Lindiwe Sisulu, and Nigeria’s Labour Party presidential candidate in the last election, Peter Obi. Bambi is a media personality who has made a significant mark in journalism and has earned recognition as an award-winning African…
The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation has unveiled a groundbreaking innovation that is expected to save the lives of more than two million women and children at risk of maternal mortality. This announcement came as part of the seventh annual Goalkeepers Report, which assesses progress toward the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)…
By DAMILOLA ADELEKE On Wednesday, September 13th, 2023, Dr. Nasir Idris, the Governor of Kebbi State, will lead a group of 25 cabinet commissioners on a four-day retreat in Abuja. The purpose of this retreat, as stated by Alhaji Yakubu Ahmed BK, the Commissioner of Information and Culture, is to familiarize the commissioners with…
Many Nigerian celebrities have mourned the passing of singer, Ilerioluwa Olademeji Aloba, popularly known as Mohbad The 27-year-old died on Tuesday evening Reacting to the demise, popular On Air Personality, Do2dtun shared the picture of their last moment together. He wrote: “Mohbad. This was just two days ago.” Singer Iyanya in a post on…
