By Damilola Adeleke Napoli’s Victor Osimhen has been awarded the Paolo Rossi award for being the top scorer in Serie A last season. The award is named after Italy’s Paolo Rossi, who was the leading goal scorer at the 1982 FIFA World Cup. Osimhen’s impressive performance saw him score 26 goals in 32 league appearances,…
By Damilola Adeleke Nollywood actress Mercy Johnson celebrated her 12th wedding anniversary with her husband, Prince Odi Okojie. The couple tied the knot in 2011 after being introduced by a mutual friend. Mercy Johnson shared family photos on her Instagram page to mark the occasion, expressing gratitude for their 12 years of mutual commitment to…
By Damilola Adeleke Neo Akpofure, also known as Neo Energy, a participant in Big Brother Naija All Stars, clarified his relationship status with Tolanibaj. During his diary session, Neo stated that while people might think they are in a relationship, they actually have an understanding between them and are not dating. This clarification comes amid…
By Damilola Adeleke Music producer and singer ID Cabasa, also known as Olumide Ogunade, has expressed his gratitude to his wife for guiding him on the right path in their marriage and making him a better man. In a podcast with media personality Chude Jideonwo, ID Cabasa shared his experiences in marriage, acknowledging that it’s…
By Damilola Adeleke Tribe Nation Theatrical Distribution Limited (TNTDL), a prominent entertainment company, and the Directors Guild of Nigeria (DGN) have announced a strategic partnership to bolster and advance the Nollywood industry. The collaboration was formalized during a courtesy visit by TNTDL to congratulate the newly inaugurated Executive Committees of DGN at their headquarters in…
By Damilola Adeleke. A two-day meeting of prominent economists and finance leaders convened by the COP28 Presidency has reached consensus on crucial next steps to establish a new framework for international climate finance and drive progress from COP28 to COP30. The meeting brought together world-leading economists from the Independent High-Level Expert Group (IHLEG) and representatives…
By Damilola Adeleke. President Bola Tinubu commended the Economic Community of Central African States (ECCAS) for its solidarity concerning the political deadlock in the Republic of Niger. The statement was conveyed by Ajuri Ngelale, Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity. President Tinubu expressed his gratitude for the support and solidarity received from…
By Damilola Adeleke Nigeria has resumed the export of approximately 220,000 barrels of crude oil per day from the Forcados terminal. The terminal had been temporarily closed for maintenance on July 12, 2023, after workers detected ‘fumes’ near a buoy where oil was being loaded onto a vessel. This shutdown contributed to Nigeria’s failure to…
By Damilola Adeleke Reportedly, Boko Haram fighters have captured around 60 terrorists from the Islamic State in West Africa Province (ISWAP), including three prominent commanders: Abubakar Saddiq, Abou Maimuna, and Malam Idris. According to a counter-insurgency expert and security analyst, Zagazola Makama, ISWAP members were apprehended while en route to Damasak in Borno State. It…
The bling watch trend is being fueled by Rihanna and The Weeknd, with Michelle Yeoh endorsing Richard Mille in addition to The Weeknd’s ‘women’ Piaget and RiRi’s iced-out Rolex. Michelle Yeoh donned a Richard Mille that was covered in diamonds to this year’s Met Gala, while RiRi wore a glammed-up Rolex King Midas to announce…
By Damilola Adeleke “On January 1, 2012, the Nigerian government, led by President Goodluck Jonathan, made a significant decision to remove the petroleum subsidy. The ruling party at that time, now in government, had vehemently opposed the move during the Arab Spring, fearing its potential consequences. Today, however, they find themselves implementing the measure, citing…
By Damilola Adeleke “The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) recently signed the Civil Aviation Masterplan (CAMP) with the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). The agreement was sealed during a visit by NCAA’s Director General, Captain Musa Nuhu, to ICAO’s headquarters in Montreal, Canada. According to Captain Musa Nuhu, the implementation of the Masterplan will create…
By Damilola Adeleke The federal government has teamed up with Wema Bank to establish digital hubs for micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in seven states. Vice President Kashim Shettima, in a statement by his office’s Director of Information, Olusola Abiola, revealed the plan to empower one million youths with digital skills through these hubs….
By Damilola Adeleke “In the aftermath of the removal of fuel subsidy, Prince Adewole Adebayo, the Social Democratic Party’s presidential candidate, urges Nigerians not to despair. He reminds them that President Bola Tinubu had warned about such decisions during his campaign. Adebayo emphasizes that tough choices lie ahead for the government and citizens alike, as…
By Damilola Adeleke In Washington DC, a mass shooting on Sunday resulted in three fatalities and two injuries. Acting Police Chief Pamela Smith urges the community to assist the investigation. The incident occurred in the southeast, and officers are searching for potential additional victims. The Chief emphasizes the need to end gun violence and ensure…
By Damilola Adeleke In the 2023 Women’s World Cup, the Super Falcons of Nigeria suffer a crushing defeat, exiting after a 4-2 penalty loss to England’s Lionesses.
Edited by Damilola Adeleke Former US president Donald Trump said Friday he would not end his run for the White House if condemned and sentenced in any of the criminal investigations threatening to derail his tumultuous comeback bid. The Republican frontrunner was discussing the multiple accusations he faces as he pushes for a second term,…
Edited by Damilola Adeleke Spotify, an online streaming platform, says Adekunle Gold’s music has been identified to be mostly streamed in the U.S. in the last 28 days. Phiona Okumu, Spotify’s Head of Music for Sub-Saharan Africa, publicized this in a statement in Lagos.Okumu also said Nigeria is the second nation where the artiste’s music…
Edited by Damilola Adeleke In a communique granted at the end of the NEC meeting on Thursday, NEC members also approved other decisions reached by the Central Working Committee, CWC, of NLC, held on July 25, 2023. The Communique signed by President and General Secretary of NLC, Joe Ajaero, and Emma Ugboaja respectively, reads and…
Edited by Damilola Adeleke The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has decided to suspend the operations of all Boeing B737 aircraft belonging to Max Air, a domestic carrier. The suspension which was with immediate effect was communicated to the airline through a letter from the regulator seen by Nairametrics. The letter, dated July 12, 2023,…
Edited by Damilola Adeleke In a world where the top 5 billionaires on Forbes range from 52 to 92 years old, a group of young individuals have managed to achieve billionaire status before reaching the age of 30 years old. While many of them inherited their wealth, they are poised to become the next generation…
Edited by Damilola Adeleke Stanbic IBTC Holdings recently announced new additions to its board as Directors Amongst the members are female members which are: Mrs Funeka Montjane, appointed as a Non-Executive Director of Stanbic IBTC Bank PLC. Joyce Dimpka and Mrs. Temitope Popoola were appointed as Non-Executive Directors at Stanbic IBTC Insurance Brokers Stanbic IBTC…
Edited by Damilola Adeleke Nigeria fascinated a sum of $222.3 million in portfolio investments into the equity market in the first quarter of 2023. This denotes a 4,472% rise from the unexpected past quarter, the 4th quarter of 2022. This data is coming from the National Bureau of Statistics Capital Importation report for the first quarter of the year. FPI…
Edited by Damilola Adeleke Barcelona on Wednesday morning declared openly the signing of Inigo Martinez. Martinez, 32, joined Barcelona on a two-year-deal from Athletic Bilbao. Barcelona revealed this in a statement via its website. “An agreement has been reached between FC Barcelona and Íñigo Martínez for the player to join the Club after his contract…
Edited by Damilola Adeleke The Nigerian Economic Summit Group (NESG) has called on the federal government to invest more in the creative sector, saying the sector currently employs about 4.2 million Nigerians. The NESG noted this yesterday in Abuja at a general assembly organized by its Creative Economy Thematic Group to communicate Nigeria’s Creative economy….
Edited by Damilola Adeleke Ejikeme Mmesoma, the student who professed to have forged her Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) result, has eventually admitted to scoring 249. The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) had in an announcement issued by its spokesman, Dr. Fabian Benjamin, accused the student of forging her result, but Mmesoma stood her…
Edited by Damilola Adeleke Some House of Representatives members in Abuja on Tuesday protested the alleged intolerance in the allocation of seats and offices for the members. The lawmakers, numbering about 100, who openly protested against the perceived inclinations, said the ugly trend was capable of causing setbacks in legislative activities. The News Agency of…
Edited by Damilola Adeleke It was drama in Warri as a Sienna car driver (name withheld) bit off the ear of a Vehicle Inspection Officer, (VIO) identified as Papu Prosper during a heated argument, while they were on patrol in Warri, Delta State. The incident transpired during an argument over expired particulars in the early…
James Maddison’s £40 million transfer to Tottenham from Leicester City has been finalized. The England international has signed a long-term contract in north London that runs through 2028.With his contract at Leicester expiring in a year and the Foxes moving down to the Championship, it was always believed that the 26-year-old would transfer this summer….
Edited by Damilola Adeleke Nairaxi, a privately-owned organization, has announced its plans to digitize the transportation sector in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) of Nigeria. This initiative is being undertaken in collaboration with the FCT authorities and other state governments that are willing to partner with Nairaxi to mitigate the impact of fuel subsidy removal…
Edited by Damilola Adeleke In a press conference held in Abakaliki, the Ebonyi State government vehemently denied any involvement in bribery attempts towards members of the judiciary or their representatives. Engr Jude Okpor, the commissioner for information and state orientation, dismissed the allegations made by Ambassador Paschal Oluchukwu, the president of the Association of Ebonyi…
