The Federal Government May Be Mulling a Subsidy for Data
Nigeria’s Minister for Youth and Sports, Sunday Dare, has hinted that the Federal Government could subsidize the cost of data in the near future. He says the idea of lowering the cost of accessing the internet is being considered “in the inner recesses of the government.” Mr. Dare disclosed this in a podcast interview with […]
World Radio Day; Celebrating Radio, The Medium That Has Most Revolutionalized Communication & Entertainment
Imagine the sea without water, Earth without oxygen and a world without radio. 13th February was adopted by UNESCO as World Radio Day, a day chosen to celebrate the single technology that has most revolutionized the way people have communicated over the years. The theme for this year’s World Radio Day is “Dialogue, Tolerance and […]
Top 5 Sports Websites In Nigeria
This article will introduce you to some of the most popular sports websites in Nigeria. These websites are visited by Nigerians at home and abroad who get informed about their favourites clubs, sportsmen and sports trends. They have thousands of monthly visitors and are updated regularly. Here is a list of them below: Completesportsnigeria.com Founded […]
Social Media Roundup: Top Trends Of The Week
Osun Re-Run Osun State’s gubernatorial elections have just been concluded after first results from the election were rendered inconclusive and a re-run took place. Here are highlights from the reran election: So without white handkerchief you can’t vote in osunrerun God where are you #OsunRerun pic.twitter.com/Dbf3TU20HT — famuyiwa emmanuel (@fancyemman) September 27, 2018 By the […]
Social Media Round Up: Top Trends Of The Week
Highlights From The AMVCA These are the highlights of what went down at the just concluded sixth annual Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards (AMVCA) which held on Saturday, September 1st. From surprise awards to big fashion statements, the AMVCA is a show worth remembering and gave viewers something to talk about all through the week. […]
2019 Elections: Saraki Declares
Senate President, Bukola Saraki, declared on 30th August, at a #NotTooYoungToRun conference, that he will be running for the office of the president in the 2019 general elections, under the umbrella of the People’s Democratic Party. This news, coming at an interesting political time, was welcomed by many youth. I have decided to answer the […]
Simi To Make Acting Debut In Kunle Afolayan’s ‘Mokalik’
Melodious Singer – Simi– will be acting for the first time in a movie in Kunle Afolayan’s new film Mokalik. The agreement was signed at Afolayan’s Golden Effects office in Lagos on Sunday. @kunleafo and a girl with a script she likes very much ? A post shared by Simi (@symplysimi) on Aug 26, 2018 […]
Alternative Routes As Third Mainland Bridge Undergoes Test Maintenance
Following the abrupt but well-timed decision of the Lagos State Government to shut down the Third Mainland Bridge for a four-day maintenance test, alternative routes have been made available to motorists pending the test completion. For over 30 years since it was opened, the Third Mainland Bridge has undergone haphazard maintenance that over time has […]
Third Mainland Bridge: Temporary Shutdown For Maintenance
The Lagos State Government has announced: Third Mainland Bridge will be temporarily closed for four days starting from midnight of August 23 to midnight of August 26, 2018 in order to carry out Investigative Maintenance Test on the bridge — The Lagos State Govt (@followlasg) August 19, 2018 The State Government stated in the tweet […]
Everyday Heroes: Blankson Dies After Rescuing 13 Drowning Boat Passengers
After single-handedly rescuing 13 people after a boat capsized along the Abonnema-Bakama waterways in Degema, Rivers State, on 28 July, 2018, 36-year-old Joe Blankson, a diesel supplier lost his life as he made to save a 14th drowning passenger. Hero The boat, which was conveying 25 passengers from Abonnema wharf to Bakana, had the help […]
Nigeria Today: Top 10 News Stories, Thursday, March 15th 2018
Pulse Nigeria: A bill banning the sale and consumption of alcohol in certain areas of Kwara State has been signed into law. The bill states that alcohol will not be allowed to be produced, sold, or consumed in specific areas in Ilorin, the state capital. Daily Post Nigeria: The Nigerian Senate has spoken on President Muhammadu […]
Brymo’s New Album About To Pop
Singer, Brymo, is set to release his sixth album. The 11 track album, titled OṢÓ, is set to be released on the 27th of March 2018. It was produced by Mikkyme Joses. Trackrecord Brymo’s last album was released in 2016, preceded by Trance in 2015, Tabula Rasa in 2014, Merchants, Dealers and Slaves in 2013, The Son […]
We’re Not Interested in Government – Military
The Nigerian military, yesterday, said there was no contemplation from any quarter as opined by the Deputy Senate President, Ike Ekweremadu during Wednesday’s Senate plenary. Ekweremadu had advised that the military could stage a coup in the face of receding democracy in the country. The Defence Headquarters, DHQ, shared this in a statement through, Brigadier General […]
Pay Us our Salaries—Cross-River Workers
Workers of Cross River Geographic Information Agency (CRGIA) and the State Water Board Limited have cried out over the non-payment of their 15 and 18 months of their salaries respectively. They obstructed the governor’s office as well as the Water Board gate on Thursday protesting in desperation. According to The Nation, as a result of […]
Akwa-Ibom To Import 2,000 Pregnant Cows From Mexico
According to a report by This Day, Akwa-Ibom state is set to import 2,000 pregnant cows. The cows, which are currently being quarantined are expected to ship from Mexico, the Akwa Ibom State Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Mr Charles Udoh, said during an interview in Uyo. Udoh further explained that the state government has […]
Okocha Becomes German Bundesliga Ambassador
Former Super Eagles captain and Nigerian legend, Augustine Azuka ‘Jay Jay’ Okocha, has been named amongst other members of the Bundesliga Legends Network. The network is a group of ex-internationals who have starred in the German League and have displayed exceptional skill and character on and off the pitch. Okocha emerged as the latest star […]