President Tinubu approves take-off of Consumer Credit Scheme
President Bola Tinubu has approved the take-off of the first phase of the Consumer Credit Scheme (CCS) starting with members of the civil service. According to a statement today by his media aide, Ajuri Ngelale, the initiative, in collaboration with financial institutions and cooperatives nationwide, serves as the lifeblood of modern economies, enabling citizens to […]
Rock & Roll Hall of Fame announces Class of 2024
The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame has announced their 2024 class of inductees. In the performer category, this yearâs inductees are Mary J. Blige, Cher, Dave Matthews Band, Foreigner, Peter Frampton, Kool & The Gang, Ozzy Osbourne, and A Tribe Called Quest. Jimmy Buffett, MC5, Dionne Warwick and Norman Whitfield were selected as the […]
Mass arrests made as protests over War in Gaza spread across US universities
Protests over the war in Gaza have taken hold in some prominent universities in the US, as security officials make prompt arrests to defuse the demonstrations. Police moved to break up an encampment at New York University (NYU) on Monday night, making a number of arrests; Dozens of students were arrested at Yale earlier in […]
UEFA to confirm 26-man squads for Euro 2024
UEFA is set to confirm nations will have 26-man squads for this summerâs European Championship in Germany. A meeting of the European governing bodyâs national competitions committee voted in favour of the change, which is set to be ratified by the executive committee later this week. UEFA had planned to revert to 23-man squads after […]
Music Producer Napji calls out Davido over alleged unpaid royalties
Napji, who produced three tracks, including the huge hit song “FEM,” off Davido’s third album “A Better Time,” is complaining about unpaid publishing and royalties. The hitmaker Davido has come under fire for outstanding debts from the producer of his hit song “FEM.” In a post on his X (formerly Twitter) account on April 22, […]
Veteran Nollywood actor, Zulu Adigwe has died
Zulu Adigwe, a veteran Nollywood actor, passed away. The actor passed away on Tuesday, April 23, 2024. He gained fame for his portrayal of Mr. B in Ken Saro-Wiwa’s soap opera Basi and Company (1987). The news was confirmed by the movie producer Stanley Nwoko on Instagram. âI regret to announce the passing of a veteran actor, […]
Kate Middleton Reveals She has Cancer, Undergoing Chemotherapy Treatment
The Princess of Wales has been diagnosed with cancer and personally revealed her illness to the world. In a deeply moving video message, Kate Middleton disclosed that the cancer was discovered while she underwent major abdominal surgery at the London Clinic at the start of the year. The 42-year-old princess said she needed to recover from surgery before she could start âpreventative chemotherapyâ, as advised […]
POLICE ARREST FOUR FOR FAKING KIDNAP, DEMANDING FIVE MILLION NAIRA RANSOM
Detectives of the Lagos States Police Command have arrested Margret Itodo âfâ aged 25, Agnes Ogbeh âfâ aged 23, Esther Anyanwu âfâ aged 24 and Anthony Chinakwe âmâ aged 24 for faking the kidnap of Agnes Ogbeh. On March 19, 2024, Agnes Ogbeh, resident in Akure, had travelled to Lagos and was reportedly kidnapped in […]
 Senate pass new Student Loans Act
Senate today passed the Student Loans Access to Higher Education Act (Repeal and Re-Enactment) Bill, 2024, a week after it was first presented. This followed after the Senate considered and approved a report submitted by the Chairman, Committee on TETFUND, Mohammed Muntari. The new act will enhance the implementation of the Higher Education Student Loan […]
Usher, Fantasia Barrino, âColor Purpleâ honoured at 55th NAACP Image Awards – FULL LIST: 2024 NAACP Image Award winners
Usher was named entertainer of the year at the 55th annual NAACP Awards on Saturday night, which highlighted works by entertainers and writers of color. The 55th NAACP Image Awards was hosted by Queen Latifah at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles on Saturday. Below are the complete list of winners. Entertainer of the Year Usher […]
