Nigerian singer, Tems has brought her colleague Ayra Starr on stage for a surprise performance. The two superstars performed together in New York, during Tems ongoing tour. Tems who is currently on tour across America, also brought American singers like J Cole, John Legend and others on stage. However, the highlight of her New York’s show was the moment she brought her Nigerian colleague Ayra Starr on stage to perform one of her songs. In a trending video on social media, the duo were cheered by the crowd as they performed together in a moment that showcased their friendship and…
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A Sokoto Chief Magistrate Court on Friday remanded Shafi’u Umar in a correction centre for allegedly circulating falsehood against Governor Ahmad Aliyu and his wife on social media platform. Umar, 37, who was the Special Assistant to former Governor Aminu Tambuwal, is charged with circulating injurious falsehood and engraving matter known to be defamatory. The case was first mentioned on Aug. 26, and the Police Prosecutor, Insp. Abdurahman Mansur, said the offence contravened the penal code law. According to the First Information Report (FIR), the defendant committed the offence on July 18. The prosecution said the defendant circulated a video…
At least 467 Nigerians were killed in four states of Kaduna, Benue, Katsina and Plateau states between July and August, 2024. DAILY POST reports that the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) which disclosed this on Friday, also revealed that about 1, 200 #EndBadGovernance protesters have so far been arrested and detained by security agencies across the country. While the Commission lamented that some of the protesters had been charged to court, it, however, noted with grave concern that they were detained beyond the period permitted by the Constitution of the country before being taken to court. Presenting its July and…
A 66-years old woman identified as Elizabeth Uruakpa was abducted by gunmen in the Ilisan Remo area of Ogun State on Thursday. Uruakpa, who is an Assistant Chief Nursing Officer with Babcock University Teaching Hospital, was said to be coming back from church service when the gunmen blocked her Honda CRV with their unregistered Red Toyota Camry and zoomed off with her. A resident in the area who spoke on Friday, said: “The woman was coming back from the church in the evening around 7:00 pm when the gunmen abducted her. I know her very well, she’s a senior nursing…
The Managing Director of Powell Homes and Shelters Limited, Architect Chibuikem Onyekachi, has received an international award and recognition for his outstanding achievements in the real estate sector from the International Association of World Peace Advocates, a world-class organization with United Nations ECOSOC Special Consultative Status. Mr Onyekachi received this international recognition on Thursday during the International Day of Police Cooperation in Nigeria ceremony, organized by the association at the National Merit House, Abuja. Presenting the award to Mr Onyekachi, the world President of the organization, Ambassador Per Stafsen, who was represented by the International Director, Prof Chidi Ehiriodo, said…
The Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) says 65 per cent of Africa’s arable land is degraded, costing the continent $68 billion annually in lost productivity. Dr Hanan Morsy, the Deputy Executive Secretary and Chief Economist, United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (ECA), said this in a statement posted on the Commission’s website. Morsy spoke at the I0th Special session of the African Ministerial Conference on the Environment. She said the event’s theme, ‘Raising Africa’s Ambition to Address land degradation, desertification, and drought’, was not just timely but also vital. “The stakes are high. Climate change is costing African economies up…
As the level of hardship in Nigeria continues to rise since President Bola Tinubu assumed office, the Senior Pastor of Awaiting The Second Coming of Christ Ministry, Adewale Giwa, has warned Nigerians that Tinubu is not the Messiah they are expecting. Since Tinubu assumed office, Nigerians have been lamenting over the rate of hunger and increased prices of items due to policies of his administration. The current economic downturn in Nigeria has been traced to Tinubu’s announcement to end the fuel subsidy regime. Speaking during his inaugural speech in Abuja on May 29, 2023, Tinubu had said fuel subsidy regime…
Ahead of the September 21st Edo State governorship election, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has revealed that it has accredited 892 journalists to cover the exercise. INEC National Commissioner and Chairman, Information and Voter Education Committee, Sam Olumekun made this known on Friday in Abuja while addressing members of the INEC press corps. He said as the fourth estate of the realm, the media is not just a conveyor of information but also a vital player in the democratic process, particularly during elections. Olumekun stressed that the press briefing was necessary due to the crucial role the media play…
Benin Republic forward, Junior Olaitan is confident they can beat the Super Eagles again, DAILY POST reports. The Cheetahs defeated the Super Eagles 2-1 in their previous meeting in June. Gernot Rohr’s men will be up against the Super Eagles at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium, Uyo on Saturday. Olaitan said the Cheetahs will draw inspiration for their recent win against Nigeria. “The team’s aim is to get the three maximum points in Nigeria. There is no doubt that it will be a tough game but we are prepared for what the Super Eagles will throw at us,” he told…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has provided updates on its preparations for the Edo and Ondo State governorship elections. The National Commissioner and Chairman of the Information and Voter Education Committee (IVEC), Mr Sam Olumekun, represented by the Director of Voter Education and Publicity, Mrs Mary Nkem, gave the update during a press briefing in Abuja on Friday. He emphasised the media’s importance not only as a conveyor of information but also as a key player in the democratic process, particularly during elections. He, however, called for integrity in media reportage as the two off-cycle elections approach in a…