48 parties to participate in Osun guber poll
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) said on Wednesday that 48 political parties filed nominations for the Sept. 22 governorship election in Osun. INEC Chairman, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, disclosed this at the swearing-in of two Resident Electoral Commissioners (RECs) at the commission’s headquarters in Abuja. Yakubu said that the commission was currently processing the nomination […]
President meets APC senators hours after Melaye, Kwankwaso exit from party
President Muhammadu Buhari has been scheduled to meet All Progressive Congress, APC senators today, July 25, 2018. In a report by Punch, the scheduled meeting between the President and the APC Senators is to hold at the First Lady Conference Hall of the Presidential Villa, Abuja. On Tuesday, July 24, 2018, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, Dino […]
Nigeria draw Burkina Faso, Cote d’ Ivoire, Benin Republic in U-17 AFCON qualifiers
Nigeria’s U-17 team the Golden Eaglets have been drawn alongside Burkina Faso, Cote d’ Ivoire, Benin Republic in Group B of the U-17 African Cup of Nations qualifiers. The Golden Eaglets did not qualify for the U-17 AFCON last year and will aim to finish among the top two in their group to progress to […]
Ahmed Musa’s goal against Iceland ranked 8th
Super Eagles forward Ahmed Musa’s goal has been ranked eighth best of the 169 goals scored at the 2018 FIFA World Cup tournament. The 25-year-old scored two of Nigeria’s three goals in Russia to become the country’s all time goal scorer at the FIFA World Cup. Musa’s two goals in Russia came in Nigeria’s only […]
Davido, Wizkid and Tiwa Savage lead nominees list for Music awards
The organizers of the Afrimma Awards and Music Festival have announced the nominees for the 2018 edition. The 5th Edition of the Diaspora awards sees African musical heavyweights like Davido, Wizkid, Tiwa Savage, Tekno, Fally Ipupa, Diamond Platnumz, Ali Kiba, Khaligraph Jones, Mr Eazi, J Hus, Hiro all earn nomination gongs for a brilliant and […]
Producer of OBO’s ‘Fall’, Kiddominant is first Nigerian beatmaker to go platinum in South Africa
Kiddominant becomes the first Nigerian producer to go platinum in South Africa for his work on Davido’s hit song, ‘Fall’. This was made known by the producer on his twitter page after receiving his plaque, ”First Nigerian producer/ songwriter to sell platinum in South Africa! Big ups to everyone that made this happen!”, he posted.
Actress set to divorce husband over alleged domestic violence
Nollywood actress, Juliet Mgborukwe is set to divorce her husband over alleged domestic violence. The former SoundCity presenter made this known on her Instagram page where she shared photos of injuries she sustained from the abuse she suffered in the hands of her husband, Chima Ojukwu. “Things sometimes are not always what they appear to […]
Actress shares miracle story of the birth of her daughter
Caroline Danjuma has shared the miraculous story surrounding the birth of her last daughter. The beautiful actress took to her Instagram on Wednesday, July 25, 2018, where she revealed how she struggled with fibroid while pregnant for her daughter who had a medical condition while in her womb. “My darling 3 yrs old daughter .. […]
Andela launches pan-African technology hub in Kigali for software developers across the continent
A model of technological excellence on the African continent, Kigali was chosen as a strategic location for Andela’s first pan-African hub due to its strong existing infrastructure and ease of access for developers across the continent. Through the partnership, RDB will support Andela’s efforts to build a pan-African workforce and support the development of Rwandan […]
Nigerian software start-up builds bot that can predict football games
A Nigerian software start-up called KariXchange, has built sleek platforms that will take into consideration stuff like user design, ultimate user experience and user empowerment. KariXchange’s artificial intelligent bot will be able to predict world cup matches in the future or football games. The social and service Artificial Intelligent Bot is called Nyra, and it […]
Deputy Senate President condemns siege on his home
The Deputy Senate President, Ike Ekweremadu has condemned the siege on his home by security personnel. Men from the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and Department of State Services (DSS) blocked the Deputy Senate President from leaving his house on Tuesday, July 24, 2018. Also, the Senate President, Bukola Saraki’s convoy was stopped by […]
President’s impeachment process was supposed to start on Thursday – Senator
The Senate committee chairman on Police Affairs, Senator Abu Ibrahim has revealed that there was a plan to start President Buhari’s impeachment proceedings on Thursday, July 26, 2018. Ibrahim said this while reacting to the defection of over 50 members of the ruling party in the National Assembly to the Peoples Democratic Party on Tuesday, […]
Buhari Attends Graduation Ceremony in Kaduna
President Muhammadu Buhari has arrived in Kaduna State for the graduation ceremony of Senior Course 40 organised by the Armed Forces Command and Staff College in Jaji. The president was received by the state governor, Nasir El-Rufai, on Thursday, July 26, 2018.
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