The KORA All Africa Music Awards are officially open for entries from musicians from across the African continent and the diaspora. The first music awards ceremony , which celebrates excellence in musical artistry in Africa and the diaspora, will take place on the 13th of December, 2015 in Windhoek, Namibia. Featuring 27 categories across regions and genres, there is a monetary reward associated with each trophy, with the star prize, Best Artist of the Continent receiving a grand prize of USD 1 million.

A 30-year-old man, Mutiu Rafiu, has been brought before an Ikeja High Court for allegedly robbing one Joy Okeke of her handbag, using a wooden pistol.

Certainly, any moment from now, the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof Attahiru Muhammadu Jega will be leaving office as the nation’s chief electoral officer.

“Waje Live, the tale of an African Soul”, was part of the singer’s way of appreciating her fans, friends and colleagues who have stood by her all these years. Dressed in a hot mix print short with a matching scarf, the ONE ambassador flagged off the evening, reeling out some of her great hits to the enjoyment of guests present.

Super Falcons’ Skipper, Evelyn Nwabuoku and teammate, Francisca Ordega, are confident of defeating Australia in their next group match today to restore smiles back to the faces of Nigerians The Flying Eagles deflated the hopes of Nigerians when Germany sent them crashing after inflicting a 1-0 defeat.

Forum comprising of All Progressive Congress, APC, the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, other political and non-political affiliations, under the auspices of Hawul and Askira Uba Youth Movement, HAUYM, yesterday endorsed the Director of Finance, Federal Ministry of Agriculture, Mallam Idris Durkwa to be appointed as the Accountant General of the Federation, AGF, under the present administration of President Muhammad Buhari.

Irked by the persistent criminal activities involving Fulani communities across the federation, Fulbe-Fulako Association of Nigeria, has designed a programme that will change their lives and stop them from committing such crime.

An entrepreneur with interest in the boutique industry has lamented that cargo delays at the nation’s airports is seriously taking tolls on sales. In an interview with Vanguard, Mrs. Olaoti Efughi, the Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of Annabel Boutique, said the key challenges facing people in business in the industry are the issue of cargo delays at the airports and the rate at which the Naira exchanges to foreign currencies.

“We have approached the government to address these challenges, and hoping to receive a positive feedback from them in due time. We pay our tenement rates as at when due, and we expect government to give back to us, we have taken a step to build the roads on our own but it is still an ongoing process.

Procter and Gamble has increased its investments in Nigeria by an additional $300million (about (N6billion). The money was invested on its manufacturing plant in Agbara Industrial estate in Ogun State. The company’s President for India, Middle East &Africa, IMEA, Mohammed Samir , said the company’s commitment to growth and development of Nigeria is reflected in its continued investment in the country.