African music tour
16 Sep
Bullion Records' star artist, Fortune Kingsley, popularly known as GyC, is set to embark on a highly anticipated tour across Southern and East Africa. The tour will take GyC and the executive team of Bullion Records to Kenya, South Africa, and Mozambique. This strategic tour will further expand the label's growing influence on the African…
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Nigerian music stars Wizkid, Burna Boy, and Tems, along with actress Ayo Edebiri, have been nominated for the 56th NAACP Image Awards. These awards celebrate the achievements of people of colour in the arts and entertainment industry. The event is scheduled for February 22 at the Pasadena Civic Centre, California, and will air live on…
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Governor Babagana Zulum of Borno State has charged faith-based institutions to produce graduates trained in spirituality and morality to help Nigeria overcome its current moral decadence and social vices. Delivering the 20th-anniversary lecture of Al-Hikmah University, Ilorin, Kwara State, themed "Two Decades of Excellence: Al-Hikmah University’s Impact on Scholarship and Educational Development in Nigeria," Governor…
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The administration of President Bola Tinubu has unveiled the top 10 policies Nigerians should look out for in 2025. Top on the list is the National Youth Confab which is expected to kick off in the first quarter of the new year as the administration seeks to strengthen the synergy between its young population and…
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Nigeria’s Foreign Minister, Yusuf Tuggar, has reaffirmed the country’s commitment to maintaining strong diplomatic ties with France, dismissing concerns of a potential breakdown in relations amidst shifting regional dynamics in West Africa. Tuggar stated this in an interview on Arise TV, saying that Nigeria's values and its long-standing relationship with France remains firmly anchored in…
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As part of efforts to ensure a hitch-free Hajj experience for Nigerian pilgrims, the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) is set to sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Saudi authorities for the 2025 Hajj operations. The MoU signing for the 2025 Hajj is scheduled for January 12, 2025. NAHCON Assistant Director, Information and…
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It is just one week to the release of the December 2024 inflation figures, but there is still no hope that the website of the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), which shut down over three weeks ago, will be active by then. The NBS, on December 18, 2024, announced to the nation that its website…
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Justice Rahman Oshodi of the Lagos Special Offences Court, Ikeja, has dismissed an application filed by embattled former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Godwin Emefiele, challenging the court’s jurisdiction over his case. The trial judge dismissed the application on Wednesday in his ruling, holding that the prosecutor had established territorial jurisdiction…
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In a bold move to prevent future gas explosions and protect the lives and property of residents, the Executive Chairman of Obio/Akpor Local Government Area of Rivers State, Chijioke Ihunwo, sealed off a cooking gas refilling station in Rumuokwuta on Tuesday. The chairman, who led his team to the site following a tip-off, made it…
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Visitors to the UK from dozens of countries, including the United States, Canada and Australia, must now pay to enter Britain after a new visa-waiver entry system took effect on Wednesday. The Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) scheme -- similar to the ESTA system in the United States -- requires visitors who do not need a…
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Princess Khadijah Abike Adebisi Edionseri, popularly known as "Cash Madam," lived a life of influence, wealth, and impact in Yorubaland. The respected socialite passed away at 89 on Sunday evening, January 5, 2025, in Abeokuta, the Ogun State capital. Known for her business acumen and cultural significance, Edionseri’s journey from humble beginnings to becoming a celebrated…