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Court rejects bail for Nnamdi Kanu on terrorism charges

March 19, 2024 Joshua Samuel

Justice Binta Nyako of the Federal High Court in Abuja has refused to admit Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of the outlawed Indigenous Peoples of Biafra (IPOB), to bail on terrorism charges. According to sources, the judge rejected to grant Kanu bail because his previous application had been denied. According […]

Network Disruption: Nigerian Telecom vows to restore 100% service today in reference to Undersea Cable Cut

March 19, 2024 Joshua Samuel

The Association of Licenced Telecoms Operators of Nigeria (ALTON) has stated that the quality of voice and data services provided by telecoms businesses affected by the underwater cable cuts will be fully restored today. This was confirmed by the association’s Chairman, Gbenga Adebayo, in an exclusive interview with Punch yesterday. […]

I am the leader of Afrobeats globally – Davido

March 19, 2024 Joshua Samuel

Popular Nigerian singer David Adeleke, known as Davido, has openly declared that he is the leader of Afrobeats globally. During a recent interview with Nadin Graham of Billboard, Davido interrupted her openly after she said he is the leader of Afrobeat in the United States while Davido said he is […]

Solid Star quits Alcohol and Smoking

March 18, 2024 Joshua Samuel

Nigerian singer Joshua Iniyezo, popularly known as Solid Star has overcome his addiction to smoking and Alcohol intake. Some months ago, his brother shared a video of him walking aimlessly on the streets, looking rough and dirty. Now things seem to have taken a better turn and he has stopped […]

I Insulted BNXN and I regret it- Ruger

March 18, 2024 Joshua Samuel

Nigerian singer Micheal Adebayo Olayinka popularly known as Ruger has voiced out his displeasure about body shaming his colleague BNXN which a lot of people know as Buju. According to sources, Ruger body-shamed Buju as far back as 2022 during their feud on social media. While featuring on the Bhad […]

Burna Boy Loses Six Awards

March 18, 2024 Joshua Samuel

Nigerian artist Burna Boy continued his bad performance at award shows, losing six nominations for the 2024 NAACP Image Awards. The self-proclaimed ‘African Giant’ lost the Outstanding Male Artist of the Year award to Usher. His song ‘City Boys’ lost the award for Outstanding International Song to his countrymen Tems’ […]

Former Benue state Governor Joins race to become PDP Chairman

March 17, 2024 Joshua Samuel

Senator Gabriel Suswam, the former governor of Benue State, has launched his candidature for the Peoples Democratic Party’s national chairperson. According to Suswam, he is running for the position to finish the term of expelled Dr Iyorchia Ayu, who he claims is from Benue state and the North Central area. […]

New Executive Secretary for Almajiri National Commission as been appointed by Tinubu

March 17, 2024 Joshua Samuel

President Bola Tinubu has named Ja’afar Isa, a former Brigadier General, as Executive Secretary of the National Commission for Almajiri and Out-of-School Child Education. The president also named Hashim Abbas as his Senior Special Assistant on Chieftaincy Matters. Presidential spokesman Ajuri Ngelale issued a statement announcing the appointments. Ja’afar Isa, […]

I don’t want your friendship- Wike tells Female FCT Senator

March 17, 2024 Joshua Samuel

Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has warned FCT Senator Ireti Kingibe that he cannot be forced to be her friend. Wike chastised the Senator, accusing her of blackmailing him rather than addressing her concerns through the appropriate channels or, better yet, focusing on her oversight responsibilities. The […]

Review 2024 Budget, PDP urges President Tinubu

March 16, 2024 Joshua Samuel

The People’s Democratic Party (PDP) has urged President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to restore the integrity of the 2024 budget by immediately ordering an open investigation into the alleged insertion and a comprehensive review of the budget. According to a statement issued by the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Debo Ologunagba, the […]