Nominees For The 10th Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards
As anticipation reaches a fever pitch for the 10th edition of the Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards, organizers have unveiled the nominees for this year’s award categories. The nominee announcement, aired on Sunday, 24th March 2024, on all Africa Magic channels, has sparked excitement among fans across the continent. The prestigious awards ceremony, set to […]
Waldrum invites Ajibade, Oshoala, Nnadozie, 19 others for Olympics qualifier
Super falcons head Coach Randy Waldrum has invited captain Rasheedat Ajibade, US-based Asisat Oshoala and goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie, alongside 19 other players for the two-legged Paris Olympics final qualifying fixture against South Africa in April. In a statement by Ademola Olajire, Head of NFF’s Communications Department on Monday, Waldrum also invited Saudi Arabia-based defender Ashley […]
UN Security Council passes resolution calling for Gaza ceasefire
The UN Security Council has called for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza, after the US did not veto the measure in a shift from its previous position. It also demanded the immediate and unconditional release of all hostages. It is the first time the council has called for a ceasefire since the war began last […]
NSA confirms escape of Binance executive
The Office of the National Security Adviser (NSA) has confirmed the arrest of a personnel responsible for the escape from lawful custody, Nadeem Anjarwalla, an executive of cryptocurrency platform, Binance. Anjarwalla is a suspect in the Federal Government’s ongoing probe into Binance activities in Nigeria. But the NSA Office said in a Monday statement by […]
FG Confirms No Ransom Paid for Freed Schoolchildren in Kaduna
In a resolute stance against ransom payments for the release of abducted victims, the Federal Government of Nigeria has reiterated that no ransom was paid to secure the freedom of the recently kidnapped schoolchildren from Kuriga village in Kaduna State. Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, disclosed this to State House correspondents on […]
FEC approves RHIDF to facilitate development
The Federal Executive Council (FEC) chaired by President Bola Tinubu, has approved the Renewed Hope Infrastructure Development Fund to facilitate effective infrastructure development across the pivotal areas of agriculture, transportation, ports, aviation, energy, healthcare, and education in Nigeria. Briefing state house correspondents after the FEC meeting, the Special Assistant to the President on Revenue and […]
Veteran Nollywood Actor Amaechi Muonagor Passes Away at 62
Veteran Nollywood actor, Amaechi Muonagor, has died at the age of 62 after a prolonged illness. This was disclosed by a social commentator, Morris Monye, via his X handle, on Sunday. Muonagor was said to have suffered kidney failure and was on dialysis. The sudden news of his demise comes just few days after a […]
Team Nigeria finishes second on medals table in 13th African Games
The Federal Government has hailed the outstanding performance of Team Nigeria in the just concluded 13th African Games in Ghana. Team Nigeria finished second on the medals table behind Egypt with 47 gold, 33 silver and 40 bronze medals. The Minister of Sports Development, Sen. John Owan Enoh, who conveyed President Bola Tinubu’s congratulatory message […]
Team Nigeria finishes second on medals table in 13th African Games
The Federal Government has hailed the outstanding performance of Team Nigeria in the just concluded 13th African Games in Ghana. Team Nigeria finished second on the medals table behind Egypt with 47 gold, 33 silver and 40 bronze medals. The Minister of Sports Development, Sen. John Owan Enoh, who conveyed President Bola Tinubu’s congratulatory message […]
Faye takes early lead in Senegal presidential polls
Senegal’s Opposition leader Bassirou Diomaye Faye has emerged as favourite to win the presidential election, after several rivals conceded. Millions of Voters who had a choice of 19 candidates took part in a peaceful vote on Sunday, and early results also led to five opposition candidates declaring 44-year-old Mr Faye, who had been in jail […]
