FG has spent N49 billion on the national home-grown school feeding programme.
Mariam Uwais, special adviser to President Buhari on social protection, says the FT has spent N49 billion on the national home-grown school feeding programme. The programme is meant for feeding primary school pupils across the country.The programme, a component of the government’s social investment, has been ongoing in the last two years. Uwais said 8, […]
Femi Otedola gives Scholarship to 11 year old Rap Sensation, Megabyte
Femi Otedola has announced his pledge to sponsor the education of 11 year old rap sensation, Megabyte. He made the announcement via an Instagram post on Tuesday. He shared: “Invited @megabyteofficial to my office. This young man inspires me and I have decided to pay for his education immediately and all through university”. Megabyte came […]
“I ventured into kidnapping after I was told it is lucrative” — Mechanic says
A 30-year-old auto mechanic, Sani Mohammed, who was recently arrested by the Niger state police command after a failed attempt to kidnap one Stella Agbachi, along Top Medical Road, Tunga, Minna, the state capital, says he ventured into crime because he was told kidnaping is a more lucrative business than car repairs. Sani who hails […]
Nigerian Actress, Adelewa Reveals The Kind Of Actresses Who Sleep With Producers For Roles
Nigerian actress, Funmi Adelewa has opened up on the case of actresses sleeping with producers for movie roles. Fondly called Morili, the beautiful role interpreter is also a producer with more than six movies to her credit. In this interview, she opens up on what she’s been up to lately, her relationship and many more. […]
WAEC: Abia, Anambra lead nationwide in 2018 May/June WASSCE results [See full list]
The West African Examination Council (WAEC) has released the 2018 ranking of all the 36 States, plus the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja in Nigeria. Abia tops the chart, ahead of Anambra, Edo, Rivers and Imo states. However, some states have risen above the positions they were during the last ranking, with Cross River State […]
Daughter Of Late Biafran Leader, Chineme Ojukwu Graduates From UK University
Chineme Ojukwu, daughter of late Biafran warlord, Chief Chukwuemeka Odumegwu-Ojukwu has graduated in style from the University of Brighton in England. She bagged a second class upper degree from Business Administration at the UK university. In attendance at her graduation ceremony were her family members who showed her massive support. Her mother, Bianca Ojukwu who […]
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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