I’m poised to redefine African music with Afrotrap – Otriexx
By Chris Onuoha A Nigerian afro crooner and upbeat music star, Otriexx has said that he is poised to create a sensational new Afrobeat genre called afrotrap, thus, introducing a new sonic era of creative beats with a difference. The music star said that as Afropop and Afrobeats has continued to make waves on the […]
My call into ministry not by merit – Oyedepo
“God once told me, ‘It’s not that you are better; I have more than a thousand ready to take over if you missed it.”
No lives lost in fire incident at pilgrims’ hotel – NAHCON
The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has said that no lives were lost in the fire incident razing an hotel accommodating 484 Nigerian pilgrims in Makkah on Saturday. NAHCON said this in a statement by its Assistant Director, Information and Publications Division, Hajiya Fatima Usara. Usara said that the fire incident occurred at Imaratus […]
Eid: NRC extends special train services
The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) will operate additional special train services across its major standard gauge corridors – Lagos-Ibadan and Abuja-Kaduna – on Monday and Tuesday, respectively. The Managing Director of NRC, Dr Kayode Opeifa, said this in a statement on Saturday in Lagos. The statement was signed by Mr Callistus Unyimadu, Acting Deputy Director […]
Ogun Amotekun saves gunshot victims, recovers vehicle
By James Ogunnaike, Abeokuta The Ogun State Security Network, code-named Amotekun, has thwarted a daring robbery attempt following a swift response to a distress call from Akinale town in Ewekoro Local Government Area of the State. The Deputy Commander, Ogun State Security Network, Col. T. T. Bakare (rtd), disclosed this in a statement made available […]
Trump threatens Musk with ‘serious consequences’ over spending bill criticism
Just last week, Trump gave Musk a glowing send-off as he left his cost-cutting role at the so-called Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE).
Brain Jotter mourns Mike Ejeagha, says his melody lives forever
Mike Ejeagha passed away on Friday at the Military Hospital in Enugu after battling prostate cancer for 16 years.
Alau Dam: Zulum, Shehu of Borno plead with FG to expedite rehabilitation work
Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum, has called on the Federal Government to accelerate the rehabilitation and expansion of the Alau Dam to avert a repeat of last year’s devastating flood disaster.
HURIWA urges FG to immortalise highlife icon Mike Ejeagha
By Chioma Obinna The Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria, HURIWA, on Saturday, expressed profound grief over the passing of Nigeria’s foremost highlife musician, folklorist, and cultural icon, Mike Ejeagha, calling on both the federal and Enugu State governments to immortalise his legacy and institutionalise his vast body of work. Mike Ejeagha reportedly passed away […]
2027: Ex -Minister, Ogah joins forces with Kalu in Abia for Tinubu’s reelection bid
By Gift ChapiOdekina,Abuja The former Minister of State for Mines and Steel Development, Mr. Uche Ogah, has pledged to join forces with the Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rep. Benjamin Kalu, in support of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s 2027 ambition. Paying Kalu a visit at the Renewed Hope Partners (RHP) office in Umuahia […]
Kane spares England’s blushes in lacklustre win over Andorra
Harry Kane spared woeful England’s blushes as his second half strike sealed a lacklustre 1-0 win against minnows Andorra in Saturday’s World Cup qualifier in Barcelona.
