Nigerian Afrobeats sensation Yemi Alade is set to perform at the opening ceremony of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) on Saturday in Abidjan. The singer confirmed this in a post on her official X handle (former Twitter). She said the opportunity was a dream come true for her. “Since 2016, I have envisioned…
Kelechi Iheanacho, a Nigerian international and former Manchester City player , has arrived at the Super Eagles camp in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire, ahead of the team’s upcoming international friendly match. His arrival had been delayed due to a muscle injury he sustained while playing for Leicester City in the Sky Bet Championship. The head coach,…
Dangote Petroleum Refinery, one of the new starting oil processing facilities, has announced the commencement of refined petroleum products production. The refinery, which has the capacity to process 650,000 barrels of crude oil per day, received its fifth shipment of one million barrels of Bonny Light supplied by the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation Limited last…
The biggest and most followed single sports event on the African continent kicks off in less than 12 hours in the West African country of Cote D’Ivoire. It is referred to as ‘AFCON 2023’ even as it holds in 2024 because it was supposed to have taken place in 2023 but was postponed. The Confederation…
Four decades after hosting the continental competition, the Ivory Coast prepare to unleash a thunderous roar as the Africa Cup of Nations kicks off on Saturday. The Elephants, fueled by home advantage but sans their star striker Sebastien Haller, charge into battle against minnows Guinea-Bissau at the newly-built Ebimpe Olympic Stadium. With two previous titles,…
Yobe State Governor, Mai Mala Buni has approved the sum of N708, 158, 208.77 for payment of retirement benefits to 461 retirees across the state. This was disclosed in a statement signed on Saturday by Buni’s spokesman, Mamman Mohammed. According to the statement, the approval was granted following the successful screening of the third batch…
As the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations, AFCON, kicks off today, let’s see past winners and runners-up. 1957: Egypt — Ethiopia 1959: Egypt — Sudan 1962: Ethiopia — Egypt 1963: Ghana — Sudan 1965: Ghana — Tunisia 1968: Congo (Kinshasa) — Ghana 1970: Sudan — Ghana 1972: Congo (Brazzaville) — Mali 1974: Zaire — Zambia…
Pep Guardiola has revealed injured Manchester City striker Erling Haaland is set to be sidelined until the end of January. Haaland has missed Man City’s last eight games with a foot injury suffered in early December in a major blow to their hopes of retaining the Premier League title. Guardiola had hoped to welcome the…
President Bola Tinubu on Friday in Abuja called for strengthened cooperation with France in addressing the prevailing threat of terrorism in the country. He also commended the outgoing French Ambassador to Nigeria, Emmanuelle Blatmann, for her dedication to enhancing relations between France and Nigeria. In a farewell meeting with Blatmann, Tinubu urged her to leverage…
In a bid to arrest the daunting challenge of oil theft in Nigeria’s petroleum sector, the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) has sought an enhanced collaboration with the Nigerian Police Force (NPF) in its efforts towards curbing the illicit activities that have plagued the nation’s Oil and Gas industry. Chief executive of the NUPRC,…
Inter Miami forward Lionel Messi has said he “can’t wait” for his ‘Last Dance’ with eternal rival Cristiano Ronaldo, as they prepare to face Al-Nassr. Top clubs from MLS and the Saudi Pro League will face off at the Riyadh Cup. Inter Miami are billed to take on Al-Hilal at the friendly tournament. But it…
Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State has charged the Super Eagles to win the upcoming 2023 Africa Cup of Nations title. The state’s number one citizen hosted the Super Eagles to a send-forth dinner on Wednesday. “Throwback to this beautiful night of excellence and laughter as we hosted the Super Eagles before they set off…
Brent crude price rose by 2.3 per cent to $79.18 per barrel on Friday amid tension in the Middle East. According to figures from oilprices.com, Brent was trading at $79.19 per barrel as of the earlier Friday hours. This is as West Texas Intermediate, WTI hovers around 73.73 per barrel on Friday. The development comes…
Damilola Adeleke MATURITY IS A STATE OF MIND: Maturity is when we learn from our experience and improve our mindset towards situations and people. With our experiences of life, our perception and outlook changes. Things that matter much to us slowly don’t bother us anymore. We learn that things will happen, plans might not work…
By OGBOMOLA BOLADALE EMMANUEL Student of The POLYTECHNIC, ILE-IFE D/22/Mac/0116 Effective communication is the foundation of strong and meaningful relationships. It’s not just about exchanging words , but also about understanding, connecting, and building trust with others. In this article,we will search the art of effective communication and provide strategies to enhance your interpersonal relationships…
Just 24 hours after initiating a total strike due to the non-implementation of a set of demands, including poor funding and staff welfare, employees of Akwa Ibom State University (AKSU) have suspended their indefinite strike. The protesting non-academic officials—belonging to the Non-Academic Staff Union (NASU) and other affiliated bodies like the Non-Academic Staff Union of…
The global economy is “poised for a delicate port,” an IMF spokesperson said Thursday, predicting that inflation around the world will continue to subside without causing a damaging recession. Last year proved to be “more resilient than we had expected,” International Monetary Fund spokesperson Julie Kozack told a press briefing in Washington ahead of an…
Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar, the Sultan of Sokoto and President General of the Nigeria Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA), has directed Muslim Ummah to keep an eye for the new Moon of Rajab 1445 AH starting on Friday. Prof. Sambo Janaidu, the Chairman of the Advisory Committee on Religious Affairs, Sultanate Council Sokoto, made the…
Transparency plays a crucial role in building and maintaining strong business relationships. In today’s digital age, customers have access to a vast amount of information about businesses and their practices, understanding how to improve customer satisfaction is very key. They can easily compare products, prices, and customer service reviews from various sources. As a result,…
The Nigerian Exchange Limited bounced back after Wednesday’s losses as the All-Share Index appreciated by 0.66 per cent, 540.88 points, to close at 82,565.26 points on Thursday. Equities gained N314 billion as the market capitalization appreciated by 0.66 per cent to close at N45.199 trillion, up from yesterday’s N44.885 trillion. There was a 46.5 per…
The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Mr Festus Keyamo, on Thursday urged new Chief Executive Officers (CEOs) of the aviation agencies to prioritise transparency, efficiency and collaboration. Keyamo gave the advice in Abuja at the inauguration and induction for the newly appointed CEOs and Directors of the aviation agencies. According to the Minister ,…
The lawmaker representing Etsako Federal Constituency, Anamero Dekeri, has officially joined the Edo State governorship race. Dekeri, who is a member of the All Progressives Congress (APC), however, slammed Governor Godwin Obaseki, insisting that his leadership had failed to deliver the dividends of democracy to the people. The federal lawmaker, who seeks to emerge as…
Nollywood actress Ngozi Ezeonu has taken to social media to refute claims that she has passed away, describing them as false and malicious. In a video posted to her Instagram page, Ezeonu said she is “alive and healthy” and called on those spreading such rumors to stop. Ngozi Ezeonu has clarified that her earlier post…
Nigerian songstress Tiwa Savage has reportedly filed a petition against fellow musician Davido for alleged threats of assault and bodily harm. In the petition, dated January 9, 2024, Savage claims that Davido made a “direct threat” to her “rights to life, privacy and dignity.” She alleges that Davido threatened to “f-ck her up,” and that…
Presidential spokesman, Ajuri Ngelale, has announced that President Tinubu has slashed travel expenditures for all government officials by 60 percent, both domestically and internationally. The move is part of President Tinubu’s campaign promise to reduce government spending and curb financial corruption. The announcement has sparked debate among Nigerian citizens, with some praising the president’s cost-saving…
In a response to a trending BBC documentary that exposed the alleged abuses committed by late pastor, TB Joshua, Nigerian singer Seun Kuti stated that no Nigerian pastor has ever performed a real miracle. Kuti’s statements reflect a growing distrust in the Nigerian church, as well as a demand for transparency and accountability from religious…
In a sad turn of events, the Grand Mufti of Ibadan, Sheikh Abdulfatai Muhali Alaga, has passed away. Dnewsinfo has reported that Sheikh Alaga died on Tuesday, and was said to have been unwell for some time. A source close to the family shared that Sheikh Alaga was a respected Islamic leader and a highly…
Real Madrid Star, Aurelien Tchouameni, in an interview revealed his love for Nigerian artist Davido and described him as his “guy.” The Frenchman also shared that he is a fan of Afrobeats music and finds Davido’s songs particularly enjoyable. The artist’s popular song “Kante” has even inspired Tchouameni to refer to the Chelsea footballer N’Golo…
The Petroleum Retailers Outlet Owners Association of Nigeria said the Federal Government and the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation Limited (NNPCL) should be commended for being able to stabilize the price of fuel without making subsidy payments. The National President of the association, Dr. Billy Gillis-Harry stated this in an interview with Arise Television on Thursday….
RB Leipzig striker, Timo Werner looks set for a shock return to England. According to Sky Germany, the 27-year-old who has played for Chelsea in the Premier League, will join Tottenham. Spurs want to sign Werner on loan until the end of the season. Werner has been offered to Manchester United in the January transfer…
Chelsea’s full squad to face Preston in today’s FA Cup third round tie at Stamford Bridge has been revealed. According to Football London, Chelsea manager Mauricio Pochettino has a list of players that includes Christopher Nkunku, Djordje Petrovic and Enzo Fernandez to face Preston on Saturday evening. Chelsea head to the game after beating Luton…
