FULL LIST: Nigeria Ranks 5th Globally in Social Media Time
Nigerians rank among the world’s top social media users, with 2024 data placing them fifth globally for average daily time spent online. According to figures from Cable.co.uk and We Are Social, shared by World of Statistics, Nigerians spend an average of 3 hours and 23 minutes per day on social media. Kenya tops the list, […]
Mexico defeats the Falconets in a World Cup preparatory match.
In a friendly game on Monday in Bogota, Mexico defeated Nigeria’s under-20 women’s football team, the Falconets, 0-1. The game was the last in their build-up to the FIFA Under-20 Women’s World Cup, which was hosted in the capital city of Colombia, Club Banco de la República. Alejandra LomelÃ’s shot in the fifteenth minute proved […]
N178 billion Onne terminal, Rivers State to be inaugurated Next Week by President Tinubu.
The terminal operator said in a statement on Sunday that the President, Bola Tinubu, will formally open the renovated West Africa Container Terminal in Onne, Rivers State, on Wednesday of next week. The statement affirms that the $115 million, or over N178.2 billion, extraordinary upgrading project started at WACT in 2021. It also stated that […]
My goals are to become Miss Universe Nigeria and learn more about my Nigerian heritage. – Chidinma Adetshina
Chidinma Adetshina, a 23-year-old former Miss South Africa contender, has expressed interest in learning more about her Nigerian heritage. In an interview with News Live SA that was published on X.com on Thursday, Adetshina disclosed this. She said in the interview that she had not been to Nigeria in more than 20 years and that […]
Big Brother Naija Returns for Season Nine with Grand Prize of ₦100 Million and SUV
The highly anticipated reality TV show, Big Brother Naija, is set to return for its ninth season with an exciting lineup and grand prizes. This year’s winner will walk away with a grand prize of ₦100 million and a brand-new SUV. The announcement was made by Busola Tejumola, MultiChoice’s Executive Head of Content and West […]
Wizkid Nominated for Seven Awards at Africa Arts Entertainments Awards (AAEA)
Nigerian Afrobeat sensation Wizkid has garnered significant recognition, securing nominations in seven categories at the upcoming Africa Arts Entertainments Awards (AAEA). The AAEA aims to honor and celebrate the outstanding achievements of music artists across the African continent. Wizkid, a prominent figure in the Afrobeat genre, is set to compete in several key categories, including […]
US museum returns looted Benin artefacts today
A United States museum, has concluded plans to hand over looted Benin Bronzes to Oba of Benin, Ewuare II. The Chief Press Secretary to the Oba, Osaigbovo Iguobaro, said in a statement yesterday that the Benin monarch would be receiving the artefacts looted from the Oba palace over a century ago, today (Monday). Osaigbovo said […]
Kaffy to Celebrate 25th Anniversary as a Professional Dancer in 2025
Renowned Nigerian dancer Kafayat Shafau, widely known as “Kaffy,” has unveiled plans to celebrate her 25th anniversary as a professional dancer in 2025. In an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Sunday, Kaffy announced her intention to organize mentorship and coaching classes for aspiring dancers as part of the anniversary celebrations. She will […]
Nigerian Preacher Emmanuel Iren Ventures into Filmmaking to Spread God’s Word
Emmanuel Iren, the founder of Celebration Church International (CCI), has recently disclosed his reasons for venturing into filmmaking. Iren emphasized that churches should adopt various methods to spread God’s word, provided the platform is effective in raising disciples. Following in the footsteps of his wife, Laju Iren, Emmanuel Iren is set to debut in the […]
President Tinubu approves full budget for Team Nigeria to Paris Olympics
The Minister of Sports Development, Sen. John Enoh, has confirmed that President Bola Tinubu has approved the entire budget estimate submitted for Nigeria’s participation in the 2024 Paris Olympics and Paralympics. Enoh, who did not mention the amount approved, stated this yesterday at the Moshood Abiola Stadium, while handing over the Team Nigeria athletes to […]
