Comedian Okey Bakassi has said that he has been approached by drug pushers in Nigeria and overseas to help peddle drugs across different borders. Bakassi disclosed this while speaking on Channels TV this morning September 30. In his words ‘’When I came into Lagos as a young man, I was tempted in so…
The Nigerian government is attempting to contact Napoli star Victor Osimhen Osimhen has been the subject of insulting social media videos by the club Mail Sport’s new WhatsApp Channel: Get the breaking news and exclusives here By Ryan Walker For Mailonline Published: 19:09 EDT, 29 September 2023 | Updated: 19:10 EDT, 29 September 2023 Nigeria’s…
The latest charitable project from Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s Archewell Foundation has reached out to girls in Nigeria as they begin a new school term. The charitable foundation, which was launched in 2020, has funded a project based in Nigeria called the The GEANCO Foundation, which provides school supplies and period products to girls and young women…
Nigeria has lost the joint bid with the Benin Republic to host the African Cup of Nations in 2027, as Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania are named joint hosts of the 2027 tournament. This comes after the Minister of Sports Development, Senator John Owan Enoh arrived in Egypt on Tuesday September 26, with representatives…
Minister of Power, Bayo Adelabu has disclosed that the federal government is working towards achieving 20,000 megawatts of electricity by 2026 and 60,000MW by 2060. Speaking during a visit to the National Control Centre of the Transmission Company of Nigeria in Osogbo, Osun state’s capital, Adelabu stated that the goal is not an ambitious…
The World Bank has approved a fresh $700m loan for Nigeria. It disclosed this in a statement published on its website on Friday, Sept. 22. The new loan is to provide additional funds for an ongoing project known as the Adolescent Girls Initiative for Learning and Empowerment. The statement read: “The World…
Cars with foreign plates have been showing up in Africa in staggering numbers, with the majority hailing from Canada and the United States. A whopping 80 percent of stolen vehicles in Canada are said to leave the country’s ports and most end up in countries like Ghana. Authorities have also noticed an increase in the…
The presidential candidate of the Labour Party in the 2023 elections, Peter Obi, has said that Nigeria is “gradually losing one of the biggest intangible assets that make a nation strong, which is respect for the rule of law”. In a statement posted on his X handle in celebration of International Democracy Day today…
Meghan Markle proved she is queen of the quick change today as she displayed two different outfits within hours of arriving for the sixth day of the event. The couple were all smiles as they arrived at the Merkur Spiel-Arena in Dusseldorf this afternoon, where the sitting volleyball and table tennis is being held. The…
A Beacon of Unity Shines in the United States in the city of Arlington. In a historic declaration, Mayor of Arlington Jim Ross, one of the largest cities in the United States of America, marked a pivotal moment in Nigerian-American relations. Mayor Jim Ross handed over a symbolic proclamation, signifying an unprecedented event that…
Getting Health Insurance is now as easy as just buying a data bundle on your phone. Nigeria’s leading Health AXA Insurance company, AXA Mansard Health and Airtel have partnered to make health insurance accessible, affordable and available anytime, anywhere. All you need to do now to get health insurance is to simply dial *141*44# for…
A Nigerian man, Edy, said he decided to leave the country after the police asked for N200,000 to go after the criminals who robbed him of his N80,000 phone at gun point in the Ikotun area of Lagos. “I was robbed @ gun point by 3individuals around Odo Eran @ Ikotun,I was forced to…
Napoli striker, Victor Osimhen has surpassed former Super Eagles strikers Obafemi Martins and Ikechukwu Uche on Nigeria’s goalscoring chart after scoring a hat-trick in an Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Sao Tome and Principe in Uyo on Sunday, September 10. Victor Osimhen equaled Obafemi Martins’s 18 goals for Nigeria after his first-half strike…
Prince Harry official opened the Invictus Games in Germany with a jokey reference to his wife Megan and the little known discovery that she was of Nigerian descent. After welcoming the Nigerian team to their first games for disabled and wounded military veterans he told the audience at a packed indoor arena that matters at…
Prince Harry official opened the Invictus Games in Germany with a jokey reference to his wife Megan and the little known discovery that she was of Nigerian descent. After welcoming the Nigerian team to their first games for disabled and wounded military veterans he told the audience at a packed indoor arena that matters at…
The prestigious Nigeria Achievers Award 2023 took center stage on September 3rd, 2023, celebrating excellence and innovation across various industries. Amidst a gathering of prominent personalities, creative minds, and visionaries, Enchanteur Nigeria emerged as the winner of the People’s Choice of the Year award. The Nigeria Achievers Award serves as a testament to the…
President Joe Biden made the most of China and Russia’s leaders decision to skip the G20 Leaders’ Summit this weekend in New Delhi, India, glad-handing his closest friends on the world stage. Biden arrived at the Bharat Mandapam convention center Saturday morning and was greeted by the host, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, shaking and then holding…
A Nigerian Pharmacist in the diaspora clapped back at a Nigerian man who berated him for celebrating his new car and saying if he were in still in Nigeria he wouldn’t have been able to achieve such feat. The man posted photos of the Lexus car he just purchased on Twitter and wrote; ‘’Just…
Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo has explained why he suspended the Nigeria Air project and airport concession. The minister said the decision was taken following complaints from members of the public and agencies of government. Keyamo who disclosed this while inspecting the ongoing second runway project of Nnamdi Azikiwe International…
Algerian referee Lahlou Benbraham has been naned centre referee for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying fixture between Nigeria and Sao Tome and Principe. The Group A tie will hold at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium, Uyo on Sunday, September 10. The Super Eagles have already earned a place at the 2023 AFCON finals…
Fulham sign Alex Iwobi from Everton late on deadline day in deal worth up to £22m… as Nigeria international reveals why he is ‘buzzing’ to be reunited with former boss Marco Silva Alex Iwobi has been reunited with Marco Silva after joining Fulham for £22m The Nigeria international played 123 Premier League games for Everton …