The Chinese Embassy in Nigeria has refuted Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN) claims that it pulled out of the 2025 World Athletics Relays which began in Guangzhou, China yesterday because the Asian country’s consular delayed issuing visas to its athletes to the world meet. AFN had claimed that the Chinese Embassy delayed the issuance of…
The movie “Freedom Way” has emerged victorious, taking home the prestigious Best Movie award at the 2025 AMVCA ceremony. The competition was fierce with notable films like “Christmas in Lagos,” “Farmer’s Bride,” “House of Gaa,” “Inkabi,” “Lisabi,” “Skeleton Coast,” and “Suspicion” vying for the top spot. “Freedom Way” stood out among its peers, impressing the…
Actress Chioma Chukwuka has won the ‘Best Lead Actress’ award at the 2025 AMVCA for her outstanding performance in the movie “Seven Doors”. This recognition highlights her exceptional talent and dedication to her craft, showcasing her ability to bring depth and nuance to her roles. The competition was fierce, with other talented actresses vying for…
Africa’s richest man and industrialist, Alhaji Aliko Dangote, has pledged a whopping N15 billion to Aliko Dangote University of Science and Technology (ADUSTECH), Wudil, Kano State, for various capital development projects. The billionaire businessman, who also serves as the Chancellor of the institution, made the announcement on Saturday during the university’s 5th combined convocation ceremony….
Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr. Wale Edun, has reiterated that the Technical Sub-Committee on the Crude and Refined Product Sales in Naira is proceeding with the implementation of the federal government’s initiative to conduct crude oil and refined product transactions in naira. The arrangement is part of President Bola Tinubu’s broader economic strategy to…
Governor Uba Sani has cleared all outstanding tuition fees owed to foreign universities by Kaduna State-sponsored students, totalling $247,235.84, equivalent to N407,937,750. The beneficiaries include those who studied Medicine and Nursing and were abandoned and left stranded abroad by the previous administration. The payment was disclosed in a press statement issued by the Executive Secretary…
The 2025 BET Awards nominations have been unveiled with Nigerian artists leading the charge with several notable mentions. Ayra Starr is the most nominated African artist, with three nods in the Best Female R&B/Pop Artist, Best New Artist, and Best International Act categories. The 21-year-old singer has been making waves globally with her chart-topping releases…
The Women’s World Cup will be expanded from 32 to 48 teams from the 2031 edition onwards after the FIFA Council approved the proposal at a virtual meeting on Friday. The 48-team World Cup will adopt a 12-group format, increasing the total number of matches from 64 to 104 – the same as the expanded…
Prince Lateef Fagbemi, SAN, the Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, announced that the federal government successfully prosecuted and convicted 226 terrorism suspects in December 2024. Fagbemi attributed this success to intentional efforts aimed at enhancing the criminal justice system in Nigeria. During a special engagement session on Thursday, he provided updates to…
In a recent announcement, the Federal Government has confirmed that it is actively working on plans to ensure the safe return of 15,000 Nigerians who find themselves stranded in countries such as Cameroon, Niger, Chad, and beyond. Alhaji Tijani Ahmed, the Federal Commissioner for the National Commission for Refugees, Migrants and Internally Displaced Persons (NCFRMI),…
