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5 Jan
President Joe Biden has awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom to football great Lionel Messi and 18 others. The White House made this known in a post on its official X account on Saturday night, the same day Biden gave the awards. "Today, President Joe Biden awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom to 19 great…
1 Jan
News media organization, THISDAY and Arise Television have honoured President Bola Tinubu for his resilience, bold reforms and determination to take tough decisions since assuming office, naming him their Man of the Year 2024. "On a balance of scales and given all considerations, it is hard to find anyone, who could fairly challenge President Bola…
9 Nov
The Rector of Kogi State Polytechnic, Lokoja, Professor Salisu Ogbo Usman, has been honoured with an Excellence Award by the Faculty of Management Sciences of Prince Abubakar Audu University Anyigba. According to the organizers, the honour was in recognition of his significant role in enhancing infrastructure and dedicated support as a cherished friend of the…
8 Nov
QNET, a leading global lifestyle and wellness direct selling company, has been awarded the prestigious “Direct Selling Company of the Year” award at the recent AfriTECH 4.0 Conference and Awards. This recognition underscores QNET’s significant contributions to financial inclusion and e-commerce in Africa. The award was presented to QNET by Mr. Chike Onwuegbuchi, Co-Convener of…
23 Sep
Ambassador Martins Acha, a distinguished philanthropist and community leader, has been honoured with the prestigious Humanitarian Award during the John Ughulu Foundation's Annual Moral Booster Awards, held at the DoubleTree by Hilton in Georgia. The event spotlighted individuals making exceptional contributions to humanitarian work and community development. Acha, known for his relentless commitment to uplifting…
25 Aug
The Japanese Ambassador to Nigeria, Matsunaga Kazuyoshi, has conferred the Order of the Rising Sun, Gold Rays with Neck Ribbon on Prof. Chukwuma Ogbonna. READ ALSO:LAPO MFB wins top honours at Services Ambassadors Award The award recognizes Prof. Ogbonna’s immense contributions to academic cooperation and mutual understanding between Japan and Nigeria…
25 Mar 2024
Nigerian 'transgender' personality Bobrisky, stole the show on the red carpet at the Lagos premiere of "Ajanaku: Beast of Two Worlds" on Sunday, March 25th. Bobrisky, whose birth name is Okuneye Idris Olanrewaju, identifies as a female. Not only did Bobrisky turn heads with her stunning look, but she also walked away with the night's…
8 Feb 2024
The prestigious Headies Awards, celebrating the best of Nigerian music, is coming back home after two years abroad. The 17th edition of the awards will be held in Nigeria, marking a triumphant return to its birth nation. Since 2006, the Headies have served as a beacon for Nigerian music, honoring the talent and creativity of…
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Sampling is a creative technique in music production that involves taking portions of existing songs, be it melodies, rhythms, or vocal snippets, and integrating them into new compositions. This practice gained prominence with the advent of the Fairlight CMI, an innovative synthesizer developed in the late 1970s that enabled musicians to record and playback short…
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As the strike action by Kaduna Electric workers enters the second day, plunging the entire state into total darkness, traders and business owners have expressed lamentations over the losses caused by the electricity outages. Many traders and other artisans have cried out to the government over their losses under the present power outage as a…
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The Kano State government has announced plans to digitise its markets to enhance finances and improve revenue generation. Commissioner for Commerce, Investment, and Industry Alhaji Shehu Wada Sagagi disclosed the plans during a meeting with the Emirate Council Committee on Economic and Social Matters. Sagagi said that the initiative would enable the government to monitor…
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Nigerian comedian and filmmaker, Ayodeji Makun, popularly known as AY, has reacted to an AI-generated video making rounds online, which falsely depicts him kissing May Yul-Edochie. The 53-year-old addressed the issue in a post on his Instagram page on Wednesday night, urging creators of such content to use their talents for positive impact instead of…
46 mins ago
Beyoncé Giselle Knowles-Carter, popularly knowns as Beyoncé, has announced her 2025 "Cowboy Carter" stadium tour, following her historic Grammy wins at the 67th Grammy Awards that concluded on February 2, 2025; this announcement has garnered many fans reaction. At the 2025 Grammy Awards, Beyoncé's album "Cowboy Carter" won both Album of the Year and Best…
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The Borno State Governor, Babagana Zulum, has sworn in five permanent secretaries for service delivery in the state. According to him, they are the drivers of Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs), while delivering services to the people. Zulum, represented by his deputy, Usman Kadafur, stated, "As government is a shared responsibility with delegated power and…
56 mins ago
A US Air Force plane carrying more than a hundred Indian migrants expelled by the United States landed in India on Wednesday, local media reported. Thousands of undocumented migrants have been arrested since Trump's January 20 inauguration, including some accused of crimes. An AFP photographer in the northern city of Amritsar saw the US military…
57 mins ago
A Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) officer who sustained fractures in his right leg and hand after being hit by a negligent trailer driver will have his leg amputated. The LASTMA officer, whose identity was withheld by the agency, was on his way to commence his afternoon duty when he encountered this unfortunate incident…
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Nigerian author and activist, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, is set to join other stars as host committee for the world’s most prestigious and glamorous fashion event. The 2025 Met Gala, scheduled for May 5 at The Metropolitan Museum of Art, will embrace the theme Tailored for You, celebrating the evolution of Black menswear. This year’s theme…
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In the seven months since it was formed, South Africa's unlikely unity government has been stretched and cracked but remains intact under the leadership of President Cyril Ramaphosa, who delivers its first state of the nation address Thursday. Several loud quarrels have erupted over sticking points such as language education in schools and Ramaphosa's warm…