Inside story of AFRIMA 2019
The 6th All Africa Music Awards,AFRIMA, which held at the Convention Centre of Eko hotel and Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos, was nothing short of a spectacle. It was a celebration of African music and talents.
Man City’s Mahrez reacts to his Premier League feat in Burnley victory
Manchester City winger Riyad Mahrez is delighted to be the first Algerian to reach a half-century of goals in the Premier League. Mahrez found the back of the net with a low drive in the 87th minute which took his tally to 50 goals in the English top-flight as City sealed a 4-1 win over […]
Obaseki congratulates Edo-born Guild of Editors new President
The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has congratulated Mr. Mustapha Isah on his election and ratification as substantive President of the Nigeria Guild of Editors (NGE), the umbrella body of all Editors of print and electronic media in the country. Isah had been acting as president since the Guild’s former president, Mrs. Funke Egbemode, […]
Senate will not pass any anti-people laws, Lawan assures HURIWA
Following the public outcry that greeted the hate speech bill, the Senate President Ahmed Lawan has assured the Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria, HURIWA that the Senate won’t pass any anti-people laws. Lawan made the disclosure in response to a detailed written protest letter against the hate speech bill and anti-social media bill before […]
Nigerians have lost confidence in INEC – IPAC
Ugochukwu Alaribe – Umuahia The Inter-Party Advisory Council (IPAC), Abia State chapter, said on Wednesday Nigerians had lost confidence in the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) due to obvious flaws and compromises in the conduct of elections in recent years. The Chairman of IPAC in the state, Ceekay Igara, who stated this while unveiling other […]
Adebayor: Former Arsenal forward leaves Turkish club Kayserispor
Former Arsenal forward Emmanuel Adebayor has terminated his contract at Turkish Super Lig club Kayserispor, three months after signing as a free agent. Adebayor switched to the Kadir Has Stadium in August and played eight league games, notching in two goals in the process. ALSO READ: Tiger Woods’ ‘aura’ has dimmed, says Presidents Cup rival Els […]
Social Media Bill: What FG should do to abusers ― SERAP
Victor Ogunyinka The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has advised the Federal Government to Enhance the capacity of the judiciary to apply existing legal mechanisms (e.g. Libel and Defamation) to misuse of social media. SERAP explained that social media has been a tool for disseminating information and engaging citizens and there are existing mechanisms […]
LSACA trains 250 deaf, blind persons on HIV response
By Sola Ogundipe AS part of activities to mark the 2019 International Day of Persons with Disabilities, IDPD, and in line with moves by the Lagos State government to strengthen the HIV response among Lagosians, no less than 250 members of the deaf and the blind communities in the State have been empowered against HIV/AIDS […]
Appropriations Committee Jerks 2020 Budget by N450 billion
STRONG indications emerged yesterday that the Senate Committee on Appropriations may have jerked the Capital budget as contained in a total budget estimate of N10.33 trillion for 2020 Fiscal year by N450 billion.
Bvlgari Resorts Redefines Luxury in Dubai
Dubai is has become a destination of choice for Nigerians seeking the solitude of an island escape and a leading 5-star luxury hotel brand in Dubai, Bvlgari Resorts and Residences, in partnership with Emirates Airline, was recently in Lagos to woo discerning travellers.
French giants PSG join Arsenal to promote brand Rwanda
Rwanda and French Football club Paris Saint Germain (PSG) have announced a three-year sponsorship deal. This is the second partnership deal with a football club following on a three-year deal with Arsenal FC in May 2018. The PSG deal aims at promoting the visibility of Rwandan brands and tourism. ALSO READ: Socceroos to face Argentina at […]
