Mohbad: Lagos govt moves to create laws for artistes’ royalties
The Lagos State Government on Thursday said that plans were underway to create laws that would empower Nigerian artistes to gain access to their full royalties from their record labels.
Otti to introduce welfare packages to discourage exodus of health workers
In a bid to motivate and discourage the exodus of health workers, Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti, has said he will introduce a special welfare package in the state health care system in 2024.
Marvel Umoh bags trailblazer award at 2023 Edition of Kingdom Achievers Awards
The 2023 Edition of the Kingdom Achievers Awards, Africa’s biggest Gospel award celebrating the creative industry, has honored Marvel Umoh with the coveted Trailblazer Award, held at Lagos Oriental Hotel, Victoria Island on December 20th, 2023.
69 per cent of Nigeria’s prison inmates awaiting trial, says Official
The Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) said no fewer than 53,836 inmates in the 253 correctional centres nationwide are awaiting trial as of December 18.
Messi’s Inter Miami to host Real Salt Lake in 2024 MLS opener
Lionel Messi’s Inter Miami will play host to Real Salt Lake on February 21 in Major League Soccer’s opening 2024 match under a regular-season schedule announced by the league Wednesday.
Man declared innocent after spending 48 years in prison
Simmons and another man, Don Roberts, were sentenced to death in 1975 for the murder the previous year of a 30-year-old liquor store clerk during a robbery in Edmond, Oklahoma.
2024 Budget: No excuse on digitalization reforms— FG tells MDAs
The Federal Government, FG, has said ministries, extra-ministerial departments, and agencies (MDAs) have no excuse in speedy implementation of digitalization reforms in 2024.
Five in police net over illegal possession of AK-47 rifles
The Police Command in Katsina State says it has arrested five persons found to be in illegal possession of AK-47 rifles in Kurmi village, Bakori Local Government Area.
Sanwo-Olu appoints Oyetunde-Lawal as new GM LASODA
By Olasunkanmi Akoni The Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has approved the appointment of Mrs. Adenike Oyetunde-Lawal as the new General Manager of the Lagos State Office for Disability Affairs, ASODA. The appointnent takes effect from December 19, 2023. A statement by the Head of Service, Mr. Bode Agoro, said the appointment was in recognition […]
Bologna stun Inter in extra-time to reach Italian Cup last 16
Two-time holders Inter Milan were knocked out of the Italian Cup last 16 on Wednesday after a last-gasp 2-1 loss to Bologna.
Group cautions FG on Ajaokuta rolling mill
By Ibrahim Hassan-Wuyo A group, the Social Integrity Network (SINET) has called on the Federal government to respect the opinion of over 250 million Nigerians by halting any further transaction on the revitalization of Ajaokuta Steel Rolling Mill. The group alleged that there were moves aimed at transferring to foreigners the Rolling Mill, through the […]
