Oyo State Government has confirmed the loss of several lives during a stampede at a children’s carnival held at Islamic High School, Basorun in Ibadan on Wednesday morning. The state’s Commissioner for Information and Civic Orientation, Prince Dotun Oyelade, in a statement, disclosed that the majority of the victims were children. “The government has swiftly…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu turned a moment of levity into a memorable highlight during the presentation of the 2025 budget to the National Assembly on Wednesday, December 18. Referring to the 10th National Assembly as the 11th, Tinubu quipped, “I wrote 11, which means you are all re-elected,” drawing laughter and applause from lawmakers. The…
Gov. Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom has declared a state of emergency in the power sector, aimed at setting machinery in motion to ensure stable power supply in the state. Eno made the declaration in his remarks, during the state Executive Council Ministerial briefing/End of Year Review in Uyo on Wednesday. He said that a power…
President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday, December 18, presented a ₦47.96 trillion national budget for 2025 to a joint session of the National Assembly, pledging to drive economic prosperity and sustain ongoing reforms. Tinubu highlighted Nigerians’ resilience amid economic challenges and expressed optimism about the budget’s potential to strengthen the economy. “I summon the unstoppable Nigerian…
RIAA has released the list of the inductees for the class of 2024 featuring 67 artists from different genres and countries. Many artists made the RIAA Class of 2024 including South African stars Musa Keys and Tyla who secured platinum and gold certifications. Tyla made the list thanks to the success of her hit single…
In a glittering celebration that drew together international media heavyweights, thought leaders, royalty, and policymakers, Stephanie Busari was honoured for her 25 years of groundbreaking work in journalism and 16 years of distinguished service at CNN. The event, held in Lagos at the John Randle Centre for Yoruba Culture & History and attended by a…
The Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA) on Wednesday confirmed the death of a truck driver who was involved in an accident around Kara Bridge. The Permanent Secretary of the agency, Dr Olufemi Oke-Osanyintolu, who confirmed this in a statement, said that LASEMA received a distress call at about 04.26hrs. “Following distress calls received through…
CKay is the Nigerian with the highest-selling song in the United States. Nigerian mainstream pop music is enjoying global success, especially in the United States where Afrobeats stars have earned multiple platinum plaques. In the ranking of the best-selling Nigerian artists in the United States, CKay leads the contingent with over 8 million units sold…
Sharing makeup brushes might seem harmless, especially if it’s with someone you trust, like a close friend or family member. But what many people don’t realise is that sharing these beauty tools can lead to serious skin problems and infections. Makeup brushes come into direct contact with your skin, picking up oils, bacteria, and dead…
Security has been beefed up at the National Assembly Complex ahead of the presentation of the 2025 Appropriation Bill to a joint session of the National Assembly by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the budget presentation which was earlier slated to be held on Tuesday, December 17 was…
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