Governor Chukwuma Charles Soludo of Anambra State has directed the people of the state to observe a one-day prayer to counter the “evil” effect of the Monday sit-at-home order. The governor, who gave the order on Saturday, said the prayer session will work against the activities of the gunmen terrorising the state and the South-East
Grammys 2022: Wizkid Femi Kuti lose to Angelique Kidjo as Yemi Alade, Burna boy, Mr Eazi win(FULL LIST OF WINNERS)
Benin superstar Angelique Kidjo has won the 2022 Grammy in the Best Global Music Album category. The win is the Beninese singer’s fifth of her 40-year-career. Kidjo’s ‘Mother Nature’ album, which earned her the Grammy, is her first album of original music in seven years. The 61-year old singer was nominated alongside Femi Kuti and son, Made,
Seyi Makinde Presents 100 Operational Vehicles To Oyo Amotekun Corps(images)
The Oyo state governor, ‘Seyi Makinde has on Friday handed over 100 operational vehicles to Western Nigeria Security Network, codenamed ‘Amotekun’, in a bid to further enhance the security architecture of Oyo state. In his address, Makinde warned criminally minded individuals to steer clear of the state as his government would not relent in strengthening
We Will Not Pay Them Ransom – El-Rufai
In the wake of the Abuja, Kaduna train attack, Governor Nasir el-Rufai has insisted the state’s position on not paying ransom to bandits still stands. The Kaduna governor warned that the state will not pay ransom for kidnapped victims from the attack, even if the terrorists seek that from the government. He made the assertions
One Killed, Six Injured, Many Abducted As Terrorists Attack Katsina Market
At least one person has been killed by terrorists at Yantumaki market in Danmusa Local Government Area of katsina State. The terrorists who invaded the market on Friday afternoon were said to have wounded seven traders and abducted an unspecified number of people during the attack. Sources in the affected community explained that the terrorists
Will Smith Resigns From Academy Over Oscars Slap
Will Smith has tendered his resignation from the body that awards the Oscars after his attack on Chris Rock during the weekend ceremony, a statement said Friday. “I am resigning from membership in the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, and will accept any further consequences the Board deems appropriate,” the actor wrote in
#Qatar2022 : Full World cup fixtures
The draw for the 2022 World Cup has taken place today at 19:00 local time in Doha, Qatar, as the group stage for the 32 nations is announced. Of the 32 teams involved, only 29 have been confirmed, as two intercontinental play-off matches will take place in June, while in Europe one of Wales, Scotland
Senator Shehu sani questions the integrity of government fighting terrorism
Former Kaduna state lawmaker, Senator Shehu Sani has asked a very petulant question on his Twitter handle amidst the recent terrorism ravaging Kaduna state. The Train Kidnappers are freely making calls to the families of their hostages;What happened to the SIM card registration and the NIN hoopla? — Senator Shehu Sani (@ShehuSani) March 31, 2022
Davido features in official 2022 Qatar World Cup soundtrack
Nigerian singer, David Adeleke, better known as Davido is part of a group of musicians who have put together the official soundtrack for the 2022 World Cup holding in Qatar. As every edition of the World Cup has its own soundtrack, football lovers were looking forward to what they’ll be served for this year’s showpiece.
#NoJusticeNoToll : lekki residents resist reopening of Lekki Toll operations (video)
Stakeholders had asked Lagos State government to halt the April 1 planned reopening of tolling of the Lekki-Ikoyi Link Bridge by the Lekki Concession Company Limited, LCC. This came as the state government urged residents and stakeholders around Lekki and Ikoyi to show understanding. The appeal was made by Lagos State Commissioner for Information and