The hip-hop world is mourning the loss of US rapper Fatman Scoop, who tragically passed away on Saturday at the age of 53. The artist, whose real name was Isaac Freeman III, suffered a medical emergency while performing at Hamden Town Center Park in Connecticut, leading to his untimely death. […]
In a continued probe by the Nigeria Police Force, the President of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Joe Ajaero, along with the union’s Secretary-General, Emmanuel Ugboaja, has been summoned once again for questioning. This latest invitation, dated August 28, 2024, comes just a day after Ajaero appeared at the Force […]
Nigeria’s Super Eagles are set to take on Benin Republic and Rwanda in next month’s 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifying matches, with Captain William Ekong, wing-back Olaoluwa Aina, and forwards Victor Osimhen and Taiwo Awoniyi making their much-anticipated return to the squad. Ekong, who was named Man of […]
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has officially appointed German tactician Bruno Labbadia as the new Head Coach of the Super Eagles, Nigeria’s Senior Men National Team. This decision makes Labbadia the 37th individual to lead the team since its inception. In an early Tuesday announcement, NFF General Secretary, Dr. Mohammed […]
The National Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has initiated a nationwide 7-day warning strike, calling attention to the prolonged captivity of one of their own, Dr. Ganiyat Popoola, who has been held by kidnappers for over eight months. The strike, which began at 12:00 a.m. on Monday, August 26, 2024, […]
Nigeria’s Paralympic Table Tennis Team Eyes Medals at Paris 2024 Games As the table tennis event of the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games begins on Thursday, August 29, Nigeria’s eight-member squad, led by head coach Nasiru Sule, is poised to make the nation proud. The team, consisting of six men and […]
Fireboy DML Set to Drop Fourth Studio Album “Adedamola” Featuring Seun Kuti, Lagbaja, Lojay, and More Nigerian music sensation Fireboy DML, born Adedamola Adefolahan, is gearing up to release his highly anticipated fourth studio album, aptly titled Adedamola. The YBNL artist, known for his hit song “Peru,” took to his […]
The Federal Government of Nigeria has declared all degree certificates issued by certain universities in the Republics of Benin and Togo between 2017 and 2023 as invalid. Employees in both public and private sectors holding these counterfeit degrees will face immediate termination. Minister of Education, Tahir Mamman, announced this crackdown […]
Reigning Nigerian league champions, Rangers International FC, have advanced to the second preliminary round of the TotalEnergies CAF Champions League 2024/2025 with a 2-1 aggregate victory over Comoros Islands champions, U.S. de Zilimadjou. In the second leg of the first preliminary round, held on Friday, August 23, 2024, at the […]
Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have arrested a 35-year-old man, Hyginus Nkwocha, in Abuja for alleged involvement in internet fraud and money laundering. The arrest took place on Wednesday, August 21, 2024, at Ever Green Estate, behind Millennium Estate, Lugbe, Abuja, following credible intelligence reports. Nkwocha, […]
