Fake news: No artist earns $11m for show in Nigeria – Top Show manager
A top show manager, Bright Ofuelu has publicly refuted claims circulating online that an oil-leading giant in Africa paid Nigerian music superstars Wizkid, Burna Boy, and Davido a combined $11 million to perform at its upcoming year-end event. The rumours, which began spreading across social media platforms earlier, suggested that the oil giant had engaged […]
Presidency holds technical workshop, economic review in Abuja
In a bid to reposition the country’s economy in the upcoming, Nigeria’s presidency has to organised a very crucial technical workshop and a review of the economy in the outgoing year.
Obi offers to fulfill bail conditions for Farotimi
2023 Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has pledged to fulfill the bail conditions of human rights lawyer Dele Farotimi.
CIHRSM inducts new members, reaffirms commitment to excellence in HR practices
By Etop Ekanem The Chartered Institute of Human Resources and Strategic Management (CIHRSM) recently held its annual conference which focused on Standardization, Compliance and Regulatory Framework in Human Resources Management as well as induction of new members in Lagos, Nigeria. The event brought together HR professionals from across the country, providing a platform for networking, […]
Grassroot soccer: We ‘re building a brighter future — Obagbemi
By Olayinka Ajayi The convener of the annual grassroots soccer tournament, otherwise called the Cohesion Football Tournament, Damilare Obagbemi, has said the aim of the tournament is to help build a brighter future for up-and-coming footballers. Speaking during the 6th edition of the tournament in Lagos, Obagbemi, while expressing his joy over thrilling participation by […]
Nathaniel Ogedegbe: What NFF must do in appointing new coaches
US-based former youth international Nathaniel Ogedegbe is in Nigeria on vacation. While in the country, he has organised a football tournament for U10/12 age categories. “I want to give back to society,” he said in a chat with Jacob Ajom. He also spoke on the national team and what the NFF must look out for when engaging […]
AI meets geoscience: How Ifeanyi’s research aims to advance subsurface understanding.
By Josiah Arode At the recently concluded 2024 American Geophysical Union (AGU) Fall Meeting held at Washington, D.C., Ifeanyi, a researcher at Penn State University presented his research findings to a global audience of experts. This scholarly presentation comes at a time when global energy systems are rapidly evolving—from mature oil reservoirs to geothermal wells […]
Kemi Badenoch and mob attack of pseudo-patriots
By Emeka Alex Duru The controversy on Kemi Badenoch, Leader of the British Conservative Party and her disposition to Nigeria, reminds me of an encounter with a media aide to a governor in the South East. An obviously traumatized citizen had posted a comment on his social media Facebook page, chiding the governor for always frolicking in […]
JAPA phenomenon exposing increase in paternity fraud — Investigation
In a recently released comprehensive report shared by Smart DNA, a Lagos-based DNA testing centre covering trends in Nigeria from July 2023 to June 2024, it has been revealed that there is a significant increase in DNA tests for immigration purposes, closely aligning with the ongoing “Japa” phenomenon, as more Nigerians seek opportunities abroad.
Okpebholo very wrong on Obaseki’s babies, by Emmanuel Aziken
One of the most distressing acts in the suppression of democratic expression since the advent of the Fourth Republic was the inconsiderate lock-out of 14 elected members of the Edo State House of Assembly in 2019. After winning their elections in the 2019 General Election, the 14 elected members were refused inauguration in an egregious […]
Sudden cardiac death prevention: Health Minister commends health workers on resilience
Over 800 healthcare professionals from across Nigeria and beyond including top specialists, doctors, nurses and other disciplines gathered at the 8th Annual Abuja Cardiovascular Symposium, organized by Cardiocare Multispecialty Hospital – A Centre of Excellence for Cardiovascular Medicine. The symposium, which was successfully held on the 5th and 6th of December 2024, was themed and […]
