Hip-hop's golden jubilee wouldn't be complete without a beat from Nigeria's finest. Chocolate City Music, a titan of the African music scene, drops the mic with the "Chocolate City Cypher," a star-studded tribute track celebrating five decades of lyrical fire and cultural revolution. From park jams in the Bronx to packed stadiums across the globe,…

In an era where disease outbreaks can rapidly traverse the globe, robust surveillance systems have never been more crucial. The Surveillance Outbreak Response Management and Analysis System (SORMAS) represents a significant stride in this direction and epitomises such an innovative solution, providing a critical technological framework to enhance disease surveillance and management. Since its inception,…

In 2023, there have been major improvements in the Nigerian online casino sector, with a focus on player safety, tighter regulation, and responsible gaming practices. The Nigerian government and its regulatory agencies are always trying to find a way to ensure a balance between the changing gaming industry and consumer protection, social responsibility, and economic progress.

A socio-cultural group, Ohanaeze Youth, has said those bent on making sure that the Renewed Hope Poverty Alleviation policy of President Bola Tinubu did not succeed were after the Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Betta Edu, due to what they described as the minister's uncompromising stand against saboteurs. Ohanaeze Youth said this in…

It’s a New Year, and as the festive dust settles, lots of ‘To Dos’ for the year are piled up in the schedules. One way to sort this out is to find a quiet, yet intriguing place to sit and plan for the year. These fascinating places, housed in Nigeria’s Middle Belt, are the perfect…

Reports across states in Nigeria have revealed that the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited kept its promise to eliminate fuel queues during the Christmas and New Year. Situation reports from different filling stations across Nigeria revealed that Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), popularly called petrol, was in sufficient supply to ensure energy security during the festive…

As the new year 2024 begins with a positive outlook, Nigerians can look forward to a great and economically rewarding year as the Federal Government is set to launch a massive consumer credit system in the country. While seeking the mandate of Nigerians during the last electioneering season, President Bola Tinubu was big and loud…

The Federal Government has announced plans to expand its crackdown beyond Benin Republic and Togo to other African countries like Uganda, Kenya, and Niger Republic to combat the proliferation of fake university degrees The minister of education,Tahir Mamman, made the disclosure on Channels Television on Wednesday. This development follows an undercover investigation by Umar Audu,…

Former Super Eagles midfielder Ogenyi Onazi has explained how his planned move to Chelsea fell through due to age issues. Onazi, 31, who currently plays for Italian fourth-division side Avezzano, stated that the move to Chelsea did not materialize because he was not up to 18 then. “When I was young, I almost signed for…

Nigerians will have to turn to the Nigerian Television Authority (NTA) and other free-to-air channels to watch the Super Eagles in action at the 2023 African Cup of Nations (AFCON). MultiChoice, owner of Cable platform DSTV on Wednesday announced that it will not broadcast the 2023 African Cup of Nations (AFCON) on SuperSport (SS). The…

Development as a pillar of foreign policy is a tool for attracting and driving investment into Nigerian infrastructure, and development generally, through the right partnerships and collaborations.

Dear reader, happy new year. I hope you had a restful holiday and crossover. Somehow, given what our country is going through, from the killings in the Middle Belt, to the rising tribalism, to the economy, things probably looked tough. Like many in my circle, I have seen a sharp rise in people asking me…