Nigerian singer Michael Adebayo Olayinka, popularly known as Ruger, has declared that he will be getting married this year. The Singer said that attending other people’s weddings has made him question his ‘’Playboy” lifestyle. Ruger indicated his willingness to settle down this year, adding that he will soon turn 30. Taking to his Snapchat account, …
NYSC opens its orientation camp nationwide
The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) in a recent post on social media has announced that the 2024 Batch C Stream 2 orientation camp officially opens today, Wednesday, January 22, 2025, across all states in Nigeria. Additionally, the NYSC confirmed that deployment letters for Batch C Stream 2 are now available. Prospective corps members can …
Pastor Kumuyi gets invitation for Donald Trump’s inauguration
The General Superintendent of the Deeper Christian Life Ministry (DCLM), Pastor William Kumuyi has been invited as a guest to Donald Trump’s inauguration. Reports say that the man of God will attend the event and later carry out other key engagements. He will join other global leaders to witness Trump’s second inauguration as US president …
Nine states grace Cross River cultural carnival
Nine states across the country participated in the flag off of this year’s Cultural Carnival in Cross River State. The participating states comprise Kebbi, kogi, Niger, Akwa Ibom, Edo, Adamawa, Delta, Osun and Ebonyi states. The carnival which is one of the activities lined up for this year’s Carnival Calabar Competition also had all 18 …
Why many homes can’t join Christmas celebration
The Labour Party (LP) has urged Nigerians to show love to one another during Christmas as many homes cannot afford to join the celebration due to economic challenges. National Chairman of the party, Julius Abure made the call in a statement signed by its National Publicity Secretary, Obiora Ifoh. In his Christmas message to Nigerians …
UBA to begin full banking operations in France
United Bank for Africa has signed a deal to commence full banking operations in France. In a statement late Thursday, the banking group said the landmark business cooperation agreement with the French Finance Minister, Antoine Armand, was part of President Bola Tinubu’s state visit to France. During the visit, the Chairman of UBA Group, Tony …
Patience Eno: Akwa Ibom declares Friday November 29, work-free day
Akwa Ibom State government has declared Friday, November 29, 2024, a work-free day in honour of the late first lady, Mrs Patience Umo Eno. This was contained in a statement by the Secretary to the State Government, SSA, Prince Enobong Uwah in Uyo, on Wednesday. The SSG said the decision was to enable Akwa Ibom …
Rema, Seun Kuti, others to perform at Coachella 2025
Nigerian singer, Divine Ikubor, popularly known as Rema, is set to make his debut at the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival in 2025. Afrobeat star, Seun Kuti will also be returning for the festival. Ghanaian singer, Amaarae and South Africa’s Tyla are the other African artistes billed for the event, according to the recently …
Obasanjo, Atiku, others attend Kwankwaso’s daughter’s wedding in Kano
Prominent personalities including former President Olusegun Obasanjo and Vice President Kashim Shettima on Saturday attended the Wedding Fatiha of the daughter of a former governor of Kano State and national leader of the Kwankwasiyya political movement, Senator Rabiu Kwankwaso. Kwankwaso gave his daughter, Dr Aishatu Kwankwaso’s hand in marriage to Fahad, the son of Katsina-based …
Eid-Maulud: Nigerian Govt declares Monday public holiday
The Federal Government has declared Monday, September 16 public holiday to mark Eid-Maulud, the birth of the Holy Prophet Muhammad. This is contained in a statement by the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Interior, Dr Magdalene Ajani on Friday in Abuja. Ajani stated that the Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, who made the declaration on behalf …