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Yeni, a media personality and first child of Afrobeat pioneer, Fela Kuti, has recalled how being the daughter of the renegade musician once cost her relationship. Speaking in a recent interview with newsmen, Yeni said being Fela’s child wasn’t cool. The renowned singer and dancer also recounted how a lady once broke up with her […]
The Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, has directed the Controller-General, Nigerian Correctional Service, Haliru Nababa, to investigate the allegation against personnel of the service. The Chief of Defence Staff, Gen. Chris Musa, had accused some personnel of the correctional service of conniving with inmates to finance the operations of terrorists. “The issue of correctional facilities […]
Following continuous decline in agricultural productivity due to climate change, African governments should set up projects and work with reinsurers/insurers to protection for the agricultural sector. Deputy Managing Director/Chief Operating Officer of African Reinsurance Corporation, Mr. Ken Aghoghovbia, who made the assertion, noted that agriculture supports 55 to 62 per cent of the labour force […]
Troops of the Operation Whirl Stroke, OPWS, have rescued five minors from a suspected human trafficker and kidnapper at Shendam in Plateau State. The suspect, who was arrested by troops of the OPWS, is 17-year-old Samuel Ottuh from Akwa-Ibom State. This was disclosed by OPSW Commander, Maj.Gen Sunday Igbinomwanhia while parading the suspected kidnapper before […]
The Lagos Coroner Court has stated that the most crucial aspect of an autopsy to determine the cause of the late singer Mohbad’s death is being conducted in the United States of America (USA). Akinde, the state counsel on Wednesday told the Coroner Magistrate, Adetayo Shotobi, that the autopsy into the external body of the […]
AC Milan legend, Paolo Maldini has revealed that he tried to sign Lionel Messi for the club. Maldini worked as the Technical Director of the Serie A side before he was sacked at the end of last season. He has now claimed he tried to bring in Messi when he was leaving Barcelona as a […]
Israel’s government and Hamas agreed on Wednesday to a four-day pause in fighting to allow the release of 50 hostages held in Gaza in exchange for 150 Palestinians imprisoned in Israel, and the entry of humanitarian aid into the besieged enclave. Officials from Qatar, which has been mediating secret negotiations, as well as the U.S., […]
The Chief Executive Officer of DO.II Designs Ltd, Ifeyinwa Ighodalo has shed light on the hurdles faced by Nigeria’s furniture industry, highlighting a significant skill gap and scarcity of dollars. Addressing journalists in Lagos on Tuesday, Ighodalo disclosed these challenges while also unveiling the upcoming DO.II Big Black Friday sales. She said the impact of […]
A yet-to-be identified official of Lagos State government has been reportedly kidnapped by unknown gunmen. It was gathered that the incident occurred on Monday at the residence of the victim, popularly known as Jagaban at the Progressive Estate in Igbe-Oloja, Ikorodu. The victim, according to reports, is a senior staff of the Revenue Department at […]
Grammy-winning Nigerian singer, Damini Ogulu, aka Burna Boy, has been ranked No. 1 on the Billboard Year-End U.S. Afrobeats Artists Chart. ‘Calm Down’ crooner, Rema took the second spot while Tems, Cameroonian diva, Libianca, and Wizkid are placed third, fourth and fifth, respectively. Ayra Starr, CKay, Asake, Davido and Oxlade complete the top 10 in […]
