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Ghana has approved a new malaria vaccine, R21, which has been hailed as a “world-changer” by the scientists who developed it. According to BBC, the vaccine appears to be highly effective, marking a significant breakthrough in the fight against malaria, which kills around 620,000 people annually, mostly children. Ghana’s drug regulators evaluated the vaccine’s safety... Read More
Former Deputy Governor of Lagos State, Alhaja Sinatu Ojikutu, has announced that she is in the process of renouncing her Nigerian citizenship following the election of Bola Tinubu as President-elect. Ojikutu made this known during a press briefing at her Lagos residence, saying that the process would be completed before May 29. Ojikutu stated that... Read More
Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the five top Nigerian news stories you shouldn’t miss: Tinubu to foreign media: Ignore opposition, APC won Representatives of President-Elect Asiwaju Bola Tinubu recently held a press conference for international media, asserting that the All Progressives Congress (APC) won the February 25th polls, contrary to the claims of... Read More
The Federal Government of Nigeria has approved N6.28 billion for surface maintenance of the Third Mainland Bridge in Lagos State. The 24-month repair project will cover 11 kilometers of the bridge including interchanges, ramps, and critical links. The Minister of Works and Housing, Babatunde Fashola, disclosed this while briefing State House correspondents after the Federal... Read More
Elon Musk, CEO of Twitter, has announced the final deadline for the discontinuation of free verified Twitter accounts to be April 20, 2023. Musk disclosed this information via his Twitter account on Tuesday. Prior to Musk’s acquisition of the micro-blogging platform, verified Twitter users were not charged for verification, nor were they required to pay... Read More
The recent incident involving the harassment of former Anambra State governor and Presidential Candidate of the Labour Party (LP), Mr Peter Obi, by immigration officers at Heathrow Airport, United Kingdom has sparked outrage and concern among Nigerians both at home and in the diaspora. The Obi-Datti Presidential Campaign Office released a statement on Wednesday, revealing... Read More
Nigerian music superstar, Davido, is back with another hit as he releases the official music video for his song, “Unavailable”. The track is from his latest album “Timeless”, which features 17 tracks and was released to much anticipation and fanfare. In a post on his social media, the artist expressed his excitement for the release... Read More
Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the five top Nigerian news stories you shouldn’t miss: Obi’s petition against Tinubu incompetent – INEC tells court  According to recent reports, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has requested the Presidential Election Petition Tribunal to dismiss the petition filed by Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the... Read More
In a disappointing setback for Napoli, their star player and leading Serie A scorer, Victor Osimhen, has been ruled out of the upcoming Champions League quarter-final first leg against AC Milan. This news comes as a result of Osimhen’s failure to recover in time from a thigh injury he sustained while on international duty. According... Read More
Israel Adesanya, a New Zealander-Nigerian mixed martial artist, has made a statement about Nigeria, calling it “a very corrupt place”. In a recent episode of the Hut Boxin’ audiovisual podcast, Adesanya expressed his love for the Nigerian people but also highlighted some concerning issues with the country. According to Adesanya, Nigeria is plagued by corrupt... Read More
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has filed a notice of preliminary objection with the Presidential Election Petition Court (PEPC) in Abuja, urging it to dismiss the petition filed by the Labour Party (LP) and its presidential candidate, Peter Obi, against the emergence of Asiwaju Bola Tinubu as the President-elect in the Feb. 25 election. In... Read More
The Lagos governorship election petitions tribunal has received a petition from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and its candidate, Abdul-Azeez Adediran (Jandor), seeking to disqualify Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu and nullify his governorship victory over alleged fake GCE result. According to the petition, Mr Sanwo-Olu submitted a fake exam result to the Independent National Electoral Commission... Read More
Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the five top Nigerian news stories you shouldn’t miss: Buhari leaving Nigeria far better than he met it — Presidency The Presidency announced that President Muhammadu Buhari’s administration has made significant progress in terms of the country’s security and economy. Special Adviser to the President on Media and... Read More
Ladies and gentlemen hold onto your seats because the tech world is about to witness something truly mind-blowing! The extraordinary brothers, Emoney and Kcee have recently taken the smartphone industry by storm with the launch of the TECNO Phantom V Fold.  This revolutionary device will change the game with its cutting-edge features and sleek design.... Read More
Adamu Garba, a prominent member of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has acknowledged that he was rusticated from Kano State University of Technology, Wudil during his third year of study. The reason for his rustication was allegedly his involvement in leading a violent protest on campus. Despite the allegations, Garba maintained that the news is... Read More
The Deji Alli ARM Young Talent Award (DAAYTA) program is gearing up for its fifth edition with the finalists’ pitch event scheduled to hold virtually on April 14th, 2023. This initiative was established in 2015 by ARM, in honor of its founding CEO, Deji Alli. The initiative’s primary objective is to support young entrepreneurs who... Read More
The PUNCH has conducted an investigation revealing that the incoming lawmakers’ salaries and allowances in Nigeria may cost the country approximately N49bn. This amount covers the salaries and allowances of state and federal lawmakers. The data collated was obtained from the website of the Revenue Mobilisation and Fiscal Allocation Commission. The national level will spend... Read More
Presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), Peter Obi, has encouraged his supporters not to relent in their quest to create a New Nigeria that is POssible, despite the challenges they face. In a series of tweets, Obi acknowledged that most of his followers have suffered vituperations, physical attacks, loss of rights and privileges, hateful... Read More
Enioluwa Adeoluwa, a well-known social media influencer, has opened up on his ‘relationship’ with Priscilla Ojo, the daughter of famous Nollywood actress Iyabo Ojo. The duo’s ‘relationship’ had been the subject of rumors and speculation for a while, but Enioluwa finally put rumors to rest by sharing photos from a surprise dinner he organized for... Read More
Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the five top Nigerian news stories you shouldn’t miss: 2023 elections best we’ve ever had – Itse Sagay enowned Professor of Law, Itse Sagay, SAN, has lauded the outcome of the February 25th presidential election in Nigeria, stating that it was credible and the best election ever conducted... Read More
Frank Lampard’s return as interim Chelsea manager didn’t go as planned, as his team suffered a 1-0 defeat to Wolverhampton Wanderers on Saturday. Despite their star-studded lineup, the Blues have been struggling to find the back of the net this season, and their toothless attack was once again on display at Molineux. The only goal... Read More
In a statement released on Saturday, Femi Fani-Kayode, the Director of Special Media Projects for the Tinubu/Shettima Presidential Campaign Council, described Chimamanda Adichie’s open letter to President Joe Biden as “garbage” and unfit even for a public toilet. Adichie’s letter, titled “Nigeria’s Hollow Democracy: Why is America congratulating the winner of this disastrous election?” was... Read More
Nigerian superstar Davido, renowned for his Afrobeat music, has opened up about the state of his relationship with fellow musician Burna Boy. In a recent interview on New York-based Hot 97FM’s Ebro in the Morning Show, Davido revealed that while the two artists were on good terms, their friendship is not as strong as it... Read More
Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the five top Nigerian news stories you shouldn’t miss: Allow judges do their job – Soyinka tells Obidients Renowned playwright and Nobel laureate, Professor Wole Soyinka, has spoken out against what he calls “incipient fascism” in Nigerian politics. In a statement titled ‘Fascism on course (I),’ Soyinka... Read More
The first trailer for Biodun Stephen’s comedy-drama thriller, ‘Hotel Lambaba’, is here. And one word to describe it is… mysterious! Lady Laide Films, in conjunction with Shutter Speed Projects, has announced the official trailer of their new movie, ‘Hotel Lambaba’ starring a stellar cast like Lateef Adedimeji, Bimbo Ademoye, Lilian Afegbai, Bolaji Ogunmola, Kachi Nnochiri,... Read More
In a recent interview on Arise TV, Governor Samuel Ortom expressed disappointment over comments made by Benue State governor-elect, Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Alia, about the state’s salaries and pensions. During his meeting with President Muhammadu Buhari at the Presidential Villa, Abuja on Wednesday, Alia stated that workers in the state are being owed a backlog... Read More
Bayo Onanuga, the media director of the All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential campaign council, has called on US President Joe Biden to dismiss the letter written to him by Nigerian novelist, Chimamanda Adichie. Adichie had written a letter to President Biden, alleging manipulation in Nigeria’s 2023 presidential election. She claimed that the election was marred... Read More
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