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Month: July 2023

Sigag Lauren & Ric Hassani drops new EP ‘Wish You Were Here’

Sensational Nigerian EDM act Sigag Lauren has teamed with sensational vocalist Ric Hassani for new EP ‘Wish You Were Here’. This collaborative project showcases the unique artistry of Sigag Lauren and Ric Hassani, promising an enchanting musical experience for listeners worldwide. The highly talented and captivating artists, Sigag Lauren and Ric Hassani, have exciting news…

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‘Good step against immorality’ – Cleric speaks on world kissing marathon ban in Ekiti

The prophet express that the governor took a leadership role as a role model for Nigeria by banning an event that would have cast a moral deficit on the people. The Shepherd, Harvest Centre Mission, Prophet Wale Ojo-David, has described the ban of the proposed World Kissing Marathon in Ekiti by the state government as…

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Gov. Obaseki takes charge of govt revenue for proper supervision

The governor noted that a review of the state’s revenue till date, showed that the state government’s earnings fell under the ₦30 billion target. Gov. Godwin Obaseki of Edo, on Thursday, July 13, 2023 directed that all revenue collection functions of the government will now come under the direct supervision of his office. In a…

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Bella Shmurda debunks rumours about being slapped at Poco Lee’s LASU concert

He has cleared the air about the incident at Lagos State University (LASU). Nigerian singer Bella Shmurda has denied that he was ever assaulted during Poco Lee’s concert in LASU on Thursday, July 13, 2023. The entertainer, real name Abiola Akinbiyi, took to his Instagram story on Friday, July 14, 2023, and posted a series…

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858 graduates begin NYSC orientation course in Kaduna

The governor noted that securing lives and properties of corps members was a top priority in the state, he also assured them of a conducive environment to make their stay worthwhile. No fewer than 858 graduates have converged on Kaduna for the 2023 batch ‘B’ stream ‘I’ NYSC orientation course in Kaduna. Addressing the corps…

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Uber launches emergency in-app support for drivers, riders

Uber, an e-hailing service, has addressed its drivers and riders’ insecurity concerns by introducing emergency in-app support available to them. It would be recalled that in April 2023, an Uber driver identified as Aman Sood, in India, captured himself being attacked by one of his passengers. Sood, who claimed to have been an Uber driver…

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‘Don’t underrate your indigenous language, speak it to your children’ – Proprietor advises parents

The proprietor expressed that the importance of native language must be stressed in classrooms also. Mr Richard Abodunrin, Proprietor of Top Nursery and Primary School, Ilorin, has advised parents to speak the native language to their children. Abodunrin, who made the call in Ilorin on Friday, July 14, 2023 told the News Agency of Nigeria…

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BBNaija All-Stars starts July 23, winner walks with ₦‎120 million

The eighth edition of the reality show is an all-star affair featuring former housemates. The 2023 edition of Big Brother Naija will kick off in a couple of weeks on July 23, organisers announced at a media briefing on July 14. The eighth edition of the reality show is an all-star affair featuring former housemates….

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Electricity rates in Nigeria could go higher, here’s why

This decision triggered significant public dissatisfaction, with a strong disagreement expressed by the NLC. Eleven electricity companies operating in Nigeria have formally requested the government to conduct a thorough review of their current electricity prices. The government made this announcement through an official notice issued by the Nigeria Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC). The companies have…

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Nigeria’s crude oil production hits 1.25 million BPD as earnings rise to ₦1.68trillion

An increase in Nigeria’s daily crude oil production has pushed the country’s oil earnings to over ₦1.68 trillion in June 2023. According to data showing the June 2023 report for crude oil production from the Nigeria Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission, (NUPRC), Nigeria’s daily oil output rose to 1,248,960 barrels per day (BPD) during the review…

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