Universal Music Group Acquires Majority Stake in Mavin Global Record Label
The world’s leading music company, Universal Music Group, said it has acquired the majority stake in a leading Nigerian record label, Mavin Global. The company in a statement on Monday, noted that the deal is, however, awaiting regulatory approval. “Universal Music Group (UMG), the world leader in music-based entertainment, today announced a majority investment in […]
Super Falcons Advance to Final Round of Paris Olympic Games Qualifiers
The Super Falcons of Nigeria have secured their spot in the final round of qualifiers for the 2024 Paris Olympic Games after defeating the Indomitable Lionesses of Cameroon with a 1-0 victory at the MKO Abiola Stadium in Abuja on Monday evening. With this win, the Falcons advance on a 1-0 aggregate scoreline following a […]
Sweden set to join NATO after Hungary approves bid
Sweden has cleared its final obstacle to joining NATO after Hungary’s parliament ratified the bid in what Sweden’s prime minister called a “historic day”, while other alliance members expressed relief at the move spurred by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg said yesterday that Sweden would make the alliance “stronger and safer” while […]
Nigeria Customs Service Suspends Food Disposal Initiative After Tragic Stampede
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has announced the suspension of its food disposal initiative following a tragic stampede that resulted in the loss of seven lives on February 23 at its Zonal Headquarters in Yaba, Lagos State. Abdullahi Maiwada, a spokesperson for the Customs, made this announcement in a statement released on Monday. The Customs […]
President Bola Tinubu orders full implementation of Oronsanye Report
The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has given its nod to the full implementation of the Stephen Oronsaye Panel report, which proposes the merger, scrapping, subsuming, or relocation of various parastatals, agencies, and commissions. The decision was reached during a FEC meeting presided over by President Bola Tinubu on Monday. According to Hadiza Bala Usman, the […]
NSIB says it has received preliminary report on the helicopter crash that killed Dr Herbert Wigwe
The Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) says it has received the preliminary report from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) regarding the crashed helicopter that killed Dr Herbert Wigwe and five others. Its Director, Public Affairs and Consumer Protection, Mrs Bimbo Oladeji, in a statement said initial findings suggest that the helicopter suffered catastrophic […]
President Tinubu sets up Tripartite Economic Advisory Committee
President Bola Tinubu has set up a tripartite economic advisory committee made up of representatives from the Federal and State governments as well as the Organised Private Sector. Speaking at a meeting with some state governors and stakeholders in the private sector in Abuja, President Tinubu who expressed concerns over the dwindling economy and rising […]
Nigeria Labour Congress Threatens Nationwide Shutdown Over Planned Protest
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has issued a stern warning to the government, threatening to shut down its services across the country if any of its members are attacked during its planned two-day protest scheduled to begin on February 27, 2024. In a statement released on Sunday and signed by its President, Joe Ajaero, the […]
ECOWAS lifts Niger sanctions on ‘humanitarian grounds’
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has resolved to lift travel, commercial and Targeted economic sanctions imposed on Niger that were aimed at reversing the coup staged in the country last year. Reading the communiqué after the extraordinary summit on the peace, political, and security situation in the ECOWAS sub-region in Abuja on […]
Van Dijk nets extra-time winner as Liverpool beats Chelsea in Carabao Cup Final
Liverpool won the League Cup by beating Chelsea 1-0 through a late extra-time goal from captain Virgil van Dijk after a fierce end-to-end battle at Wembley on Sunday. Dutchman Van Dijk rose to meet a corner in the 118th minute and nodded home in front of cheering Liverpool fans. The two teams had numerous chances […]
