Governor Bassey Otu of Cross River on Friday inaugurated a N2.5 billion medical facility built by the Jennifer Etuh Foundation in Ochon, Obubra Local Government Area. Represented by the state Commissioner for Health, Dr. Henry Ayuk, Otu commended Mr Thomas Etuh, who built the medical facility in memory of his late wife, Jennifer Etuh. While…
The President and Chief Executive of Dangote Industries Limited, Aliko Dangote, has said that his friend Femi Otedola, is welcome to take over Dangote Cement. Dangote stated this on Friday at the Dangote Cement customers appreciation event in Lagos. Introducing some dignitaries, Dangote urged everyone to welcome Otedola, who is the company’s newest shareholder. He…
Heineken announced its sponsorship of the highly-anticipated Afrozons African Pre-Grammy party as a part of its grand 150th anniversary celebration at a media briefing yesterday in Lagos. An integral aspect of this celebration will be the heartfelt recognition of music legends Fela Anikulapo Kuti, King Sunny Ade, and Femi Kuti. Their influential contributions to music…
The Federal Government of Nigeria, through the office of the Senior Special Assistant on Sustainable Development Goals (OSSAP-SDGs), formally handed over the 100-bed capacity Mother and Child Hospital to Kebbi and Kogi State Governments, respectively. The 100-bed Mother and Child Hospital in Kebbi State is located in Tsamiya Village while that of Kogi State is…
The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has confirmed the runway excursion involving a Challenger CL 601 aircraft, operated by Mattini Airline Services Limited, with registration marks N580KR at Ibadan Airport on 26th January 2024 and has suspended the PNCF of Mattini Airline Services Limited with immediate effect. According to the regulatory agency, Mattini Airline Services…
Super Eagles goalkeeper Christian Nwabili says he is not happy with his performances so far at the ongoing 2023 Africa Cup of Nations, AFCON, in Ivory Coast. Recall that Nwabali, who was in goal against Equatorial Guinea, kept a clean sheet against Ivory Coast. William Troost-Ekong’s second half penalty gave the Eagles all three points…
Stakeholders in the education sector are worried over the proliferation of tertiary institutions in the country. This development followed the report that the National Assembly is considering various bills to create about 32 Federal Colleges of Education, 11 Federal Colleges of Agriculture, and five Federal Polytechnics, in addition to existing institutions. Speaker of the House…
Bravo B, has been disqualified from South Africa’s Big Brother Mzansi, the country’s version of the international reality television franchise, Big Brother’s House. According to reports Bravo B was disqualified after he was heard telling another house mate how he sexually exploited some female housemates who were tipsy. “Bravo B, you are hereby disqualified from…
Nigerian songstress, Ayra Starr has tendered a public apology to legendary musician, King Sunny Ade for disrespecting him at an event. Nigerians had taken to social media to drag Ayra Starr over her disrespect to King Sunny Ade and singer Burna Boy’s mother. In a trending video on the internet, Ayra Starr had snubbed Burna…
The Plateau State Government has reviewed a 24-hour curfew imposed on the Mangu Local Government Area of the state. In a statement by the Director of Press and Public Affairs, Gyang Bere, the curfew is to be observed from 4 pm to 8 am until further notice. The statement added that the review followed an…
