The Nigerian Afrobeats Star Burna Boy now has a Billboard Music Award to add to his growing collection. The singer, who won his first Grammy earlier this year, has been named the best Afrobeats act by Billboard in the US. “This is dedicated to Africa and every artist coming out of Africa now,” he said…
After All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate for governor, Dr. Nentawe Yilwatda, defeated Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate, Governor Caleb Mutfwang, in the Court of Appeal in Abuja on Sunday, massive protests broke out in Jos, the capital of Plateau State. Prior to Sunday’s ruling, the state capital’s key landmarks were under increased protection, with stern-looking…
President Bola Tinubu in a statement issued by his Special Adviser, Chief Ajuri Ngelale described the death which occurred on Sunday as a great loss. The President sympathized with the Alli family and the Nigerian Army, saying the deceased served his country faithfully. “I condole with the Alli family and the Nigerian Army over the…
Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, disclosed that Emirates Airlines is on the brink of unveiling the much-awaited date for the recommencement of its flights into Nigeria. He made this statement during an official communication via his Twitter handle on Sunday. Keyamo highlighted the progress made in discussions with Emirates Airlines, signaling a…
The lingering crisis between Israel and Hamas has indeed brought about an indelible record in the history of the warring nations. It’s worth noting that the incident of October 7 2023 which claimed no fewer than 1407 Israeli citizens has led to the loss of dozens of the record and still counting. To this effect,…
Obiofia Umuenem In Diaspora, a community in diaspora, held its monthly meeting on Sunday,19th Nov 2023 with almost all its members in attendance. The chairman Comrade Dozie Olisa in his opening remarks thanked the members present for their support throughout the year. He promised that the organization will embark on developmental programs for the people…
Nnewi Vigilante Service in Nnewi, Anambra state on Sunday launched it’s new security strategy Operation Sweep. The new strategy is aimed at keeping Nnewi free from criminal elements like kidnappers, armed robbers and other forms of crimes. The operation kicked off on Sunday with a raid on two buildings at Obiofia Nnewichi where over thirty…
The Nigeria Union of Petroleum Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG) has dismissed reports of a planned protest by Petroleum Tanker Drivers (PTD). It is reported that the tanker drivers had threatened to break away from its official body, NUPENG, if the current President, Williams Akporeha, and the General Secretary, Afolabi Olawale, remain in office. In a…
Nigeria’s former Chief of Army Staff, Major General Chris Alli (rtd), died at the early hour of Sunday. Ali’s death was announced in a statement released via X (formerly Twitter) by the Nigerian Army’s spokesperson, Brigadier General Onyema Nwachukwu. Ali, served as the COAS between November 1993 and August 1994, died in a military hospital…
Popular comic skitmaker/actor, Kunle Idowu, popularly known as Frank Donga, has opened on the pressure in the entertainment industry. Ekweanaedo News reports that Frank, who has not been very active in the entertainment industry, shared his reasons for stepping back from the entertainment scene in an interview with Legit. Frank said he took time to…
