The Lagos State Government has described the crossing of major highways in the state by pedestrians as an offence adding that any defaulter caught will be prosecuted. The state Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, disclosed this on his X handle on Sunday. Wahab stated that officials …
Read More »Tyla dedicates Grammy win to Africa
A South African singer, Tyla Seethal, could not hide her excitement upon winning the Best African Music Performance category at the 66th Grammy Award, which held in the United States of America on Sunday, February 4, 2024. She won the award with her hit song titled, ‘Water’. The category, which …
Read More »Divine intervention? Ivorians say God is on their team’s side after ‘miracles’ at Africa Cup
Ivory Coast’s unlikely — some would say miraculous — progression to the Africa Cup of Nations final has convinced locals that God is on their side. The host nation has survived several close shaves with elimination thanks to fortune with results in other games and scarcely believable comebacks. Late goals …
Read More »Super Eagles’ Victory: Shettima pledges government reward for AFCON finalists
Vice President Kashim Shettima met with the Super Eagles following their win over the Bafana Bafana of South Africa and promised that the Federal Government will reward them for their “commitment and dedication.” The Super Eagles disclosed this in a statement and photos shared on their official X handle early …
Read More »Genital mutilation: Tinubu’s wife asks parents to protect girl-child’s rights
Wife of the President, Mrs Oluremi Tinubu has urged parents and guardians across the nation to protect the rights, vulnerability and well-being of the girl child in the country. Tinubu stated this in a statement signed on Tuesday in commemoration of the International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital …
Read More »Italy: African migrants arrested after the death of a Guinean
Roman authorities have arrested 14 migrants from nine countries for their alleged involvement in unrest at a repatriation center following the death of a migrant from Guinea, police said Monday. After the body was discovered Sunday morning, migrants at the center began setting mattresses on fire and throwing objects at …
Read More »INEC declares Reps bye-election inconclusive in Taraba
The Independent National Electoral Commission on Sunday declared the Jalingo, Yorro and Zing House of Representative by-election inconclusive. The Returning Officer for the election, Prof. Daniel Ayuba, disclosed this after the collation of results from the three local government councils that made up the constituency in Jalingo. Ayuba said that …
Read More »CAF taking steps to tackle “unprofessional” behavior by journalists at AFCON
The Confederation of African Football is taking steps to tackle what it calls the “escalating unbecoming and unprofessional” conduct of journalists at the Africa Cup of Nations. CAF said Friday (Feb. 02) it met with the local organizing committee and police to find workable solutions, and that it had raised …
Read More »Eagles won’t boycott training over unpaid bonuses – Omeruo
Nigerian defender, Kenneth Omeruo, has revealed that players of the Super Eagles are yet to be paid their bonuses at the ongoing 2023 Africa Cup of Nations despite the widely-publicised approval of their competition funding by Nigeria president Bola Tinubu, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. The Kasimpasa defender also dispelled reports …
Read More »Cece Winans – That’s My King
Xclusive Gospel. Cece Winans – That’s My King Renowned gospel music artist and worship leader Cece Winans releases a brand new song titled “Thats My King”. “That’s My...
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