KADUNA: TEACHER CONFIRMS 287 STUDENTS ABDUCTED BY BANDITS AS GOV. SANI ASSURES OF SAFE RETURN OF STUDENTS
At least 287 students have been kidnapped by bandits who stormed Government Secondary School Kuriga in Chikun local government area of Kaduna state on Thursday morning, that’s according to a teacher in the school who narrowly escaped. Governor Uba Sani during a visit to Kuriga community assured the people that he would do everything within […]
IWD : Nigerian women with Disabilities Feel Left Out of Everything
As the world commemorates the International Women’s Day (IWD), some women with disabilities have underscored the critical importance of prioritising the rights, inclusion and empowerment of women and girls with disabilities. Accessing funds and loans is difficult as financial institutions looked down on PWDs, with the notion that the venture may not thrive or that […]
Netizens React as Facebook, Instagram Log Users Out, Restore Service
Users of popular social media – Facebook and Instagram have lamented the shutdown of the services on Tuesday. A check by our correspondent on multiple Instagram and Facebook accounts indicates users of the account could not access their accounts. While Facebook requires existing users to login to their accounts, Instagram account profiles of users and […]
UAE has not lifted visa ban – Nigeria govt clarifies
The Nigerian Government on Tuesday debunked reports that the United Arab Emirates, UAE, has resumed visa services for Nigerian citizens wishing to visit the country. NE earlier reported that Emirati authorities lifted the visa restriction on Nigerian travellers. It was also reported that the visa ban was lifted on March 4, 2024. The statement also […]
UMG Takes Over Mavin Records
Universal Music has acquired a majority stake in Nigerian record label Mavin, founded by Don Jazzy and home of Afrobeats superstar Rema. Although the terms of the deal were not disclosed, Billboard previously reported a likely sales price of around $125 million, with the company being valued in the region of $150 million to $200 […]
Peseiro quits as Super Eagles manager
Jose Peseiro, has confirmed his exit as manager of the Super Eagles after his contract officially expired on Thursday. Peseiro who led the Super Eagles of Nigeria to a second-place finish at the 2023 African Cup of Nations, on Friday, said he was fulfilled coaching the West African nation. “Yesterday, we concluded our contract with […]
First exhibition to document 500 years of Black music in Britain opens at the British Library this spring
The exhibition spotlights the spaces – physical, digital and symbolic – that have cultivated creative expression and inspired a number of Black British music genres, from The Reno in Manchester, Bristol’s Bamboo Club, Scottish club night The Reggae Klub and The Four Aces in London, to carnivals, community centres and record shops across the country. […]
Defence Headquarters debunk coup claim
Defence Headquarters says claims of a coup in the country, is a figment of imagination. This follows some reports that claimed Guards Brigade is on high alert over “unusual movements, leading to Suspicion of a coup plot in Nigeria”. Acting Director of Defence Information, Brigadier General Tukur Gusau said those claims are malicious and unfounded.
Disney Animation / Kugali New Series “Iwájú” to Air Across Africa
Following the debut of Walt Disney Animation Studios and Pan-African Entertainment Company Kugali’s “Iwájú” on Disney+ on Feb 28. 2024, the all-new original animated series will be heading to Disney Channel across Africa. “Iwájú” will air* across Africa on Disney Channel—distributed on DStv platform (Channel 303)—this April and May, giving viewers across the continent an opportunity to […]
Police NABS two suspected bank thieves in Port Harcourt
Two suspects who specializes in allegedly robbing customers after they have withdrawn cash from the bank have been arrested by the police. The suspects, Ikenna Obiko, 30 years old, and Isichukwu Eneji, 24 years old, were apprehended on February 12, 2024 at the Olu Obasanjo area of Port Harcourt while riding a motorcycle. Both suspects […]