Nigeria News Gunmen kidnap two pastors in Adamawa December 30, 2024 Elizabeth Jenrola Oso The Church of the Brethren in Nigeria in Adamawa State has been thrown into a deep mourning with the abduction of two of its pastors by suspected kidnappers on Sunday.…
Nigeria News Fubara presents 2025 budget to four-member Rivers Assembly December 30, 2024 Elizabeth Jenrola Oso Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State on Monday presented a 2025 budget proposal of N1.1 trillion to the state house of assembly led by Victor Oko-Jumbo. The governor presented the…
Nigeria News DSS arrests ‘whistleblower’ Mahdi Shehu over false French military base claim December 30, 2024 Elizabeth Jenrola Oso The Department of State Service (DSS) has arrested a Kaduna-based activist and political commentator, Mahdi Shehu over claims of plans to establish a French military base in Northwest region of…
Entertainment Commissioner: Greater Lagos countdown set to feature Wizkid, Burna Boy, Olamide, others December 30, 2024 Ifedamola Joseph Fayomi Lagos Commissioner Toke Benson-Awoyinka announced Greater Lagos Countdown 2025 with Wizkid, Burna Boy, Tiwa Savage, Seyi Vibez, and Olamide on Dec. 31. Benson-Awoyinka emphasized that the event aims to usher…
Entertainment Mr Eazi’s Detty Rave rocks Accra with global superstars December 30, 2024 Ifedamola Joseph Fayomi The Detty Rave Festival, founded by Afrobeats superstar Mr. Eazi, brought an electrifying and unforgettable experience to fans worldwide last week in Accra. The event drew tens of thousands of…
Entertainment Lateef Adedimeji’s Lisabi ranks among Nigeria’s top films of 2024 December 30, 2024 Ifedamola Joseph Fayomi Actor Lateef Adedimeji thanked fans on Instagram as his film Lisabi: The Uprising became one of 2024’s most-searched Nigerian movies. The achievement, driven by immense public interest, highlights the impact…
Entertainment Burna Boy: I’m BIG7, not Fela December 30, 2024 Ifedamola Joseph Fayomi Grammy-winning Nigerian artist Burna Boy, whose real name is Damini Ogulu, has made it clear he wants no part in comparisons to Afrobeat pioneer Fela Kuti. In a bold Instagram…
World News Trump loses $5m sexual assault, defamation verdict appeal December 30, 2024 Elizabeth Jenrola Oso A federal appeal court on Monday upheld a $5-million verdict that E. Jean Carroll won against Donald Trump when a jury found the U.S. president-elect liable for sexually abusing and…
Health ABUTH to begin kidney transplants next year December 30, 2024 Helen Okechukwu In a major feat aimed at improving lives and checking medical tourism, the Ahmadu Bello University Teaching Hospital (ABUTH) in Zaria will begin kidney transplants in 2025. The hospital’s Chief…
Politics Gov Aiyedatiwa signs N698bn 2025 budget into law December 30, 2024 Friday Omosola Ondo State Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has signed the 2025 Appropriation Bill into law, a major step toward fulfilling his administration’s promises to the people of the state. The signing ceremony…
