Radio Nigeria
28 Nov
Several offices including the main studio were burnt following the fire incident at a building which houses Radio Nigeria in the Ikoyi area of Lagos State. The Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA) in a statement signed by its Permanent Secretary Olufemi Oke-Osanyintolu on Thursday, however, said no casualties were reported at the fire scene.…
1 Sep
Anas Abba Dala, former special adviser to former Governor Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, has revealed the motive behind the decision to drag Muktar Dahiru, a staff member of Radio Nigeria, Pyramid FM, Kano, before a Magistrate court. Dahiru, a continuity announcer, was remanded at the correctional centre by a Kano Magistrate Court 24 for alleged…
27 May 2024
As part of its plans to bring the forthcoming Nigeria National League (NNL) Super Eight playoff close to football fans, the board of the second tier league has announced a partnership deal with an indigenous dedicated satellite channel, Metrodigital (SLTV), to broadcast all the matches live. In a letter of consent sent to the NNL…
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The Nigeria Civil Society Situation Room (Situation Room) has expressed concern over the recent demand by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for an increase in budgetary allocation from N40 billion to N126 billion to conduct the off-cycle governorship election in Anambra State, carry out the Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise, replace damaged materials, among…
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The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has appealed for an urgent waiver of the Central Bank of Nigeria's (CBN) 2 per cent service charge to reduce the increased pressure on Hajj fares in the country. The single digital sub-charge on pilgrims' deposits for the 2025 pilgrimage, already with the Apex Bank, runs into billions…
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The Special Adviser to the President on Public Communication, Sunday Dare, has urged Nigeria to pay close attention to the tariff war between the USA and Canada, including a number of North Atlantic countries. This came after US President Donald Trump announced broad tariffs on major US trading partners—Canada, Mexico, and China—claiming a "major threat"…
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The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has asked President Bola Tinubu to investigate the alleged disappearance of ₦26 billion from the Petroleum Technology Development Fund (PTDF) and the Federal Ministry of Petroleum Resources. In a letter dated February 1, 2025, and signed by SERAP Deputy Director Kolawole Oluwadare, the organisation urged Tinubu to direct…
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The call for state police has been resonating in Nigeria for years due to the realization that the Nigeria Police Force, as presently constituted, has been overwhelmed by the increased demands on law enforcement in Nigeria. Thirty-six state governors recently resolved to agree to the establishment of state police in their various states. This is…
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Nigeria's rich musical heritage has produced numerous artistes who have gained international acclaim. While some have clinched the coveted Grammy Award, others have been nominated multiple times but are yet to secure a win. Here are five notable Nigerian musicians who have received Grammy nominations but have not won the award: 1. King Sunny Ade…
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Former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai has reiterated his no-nonsense approach to politics, stating that he does not belong to the class of politicians who pretend. The outspoken ex-governor, who has recently been in a war of words with one of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s aide, Daniel Bwala, also—without mentioning names—slammed some politicians in the…
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The Federal Capital Territory Police (FCT) Command has rescued a 25-year-old woman, Promise Eze, from a suspected armed robber and ritualist in Abuja. A manhunt has been launched for the fleeing suspect. The FCT Police Public Relations Officer, SP Josephine Adeh, in a post on X on Sunday, revealed that the incident occurred at a…
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With just hours to go before the 67th Grammy Awards kick off at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, Nigerian music fans are eagerly anticipating whether their favourite stars will clinch victory. This year, eight Nigerian artistes have secured nominations across three key categories, adding to the country’s growing influence in global music. Nigeria’s artistes, including Tems,…
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A United States of America’s (USA) lawyer of Nigerian descent, Abayomi Ajaiyeoba Whint, has been sworn in as a judge for the Kings County New York Civil Court. Whint’s experience spans over two decades. Within this period, the Nigerian-born lawyer has built a career as a litigator, certified mediator, and arbitrator specialising in conflict resolution.…