UNICAL SUG President Blessing Alims appoints 50 aides. Blessing Alims, the first female Student Union Government (SUG) President of the University of Calabar (UNICAL), has appointed 50 aides. This move, confirmed in a letter dated August 1, 2024, and signed…
Isbae U and Oluwadolarz’s Hilarious Dance Goes Viral. Popular Nigerian comedians Isbae U and Oluwadolarz recently sent many into fits of laughter with their rendition of the “Fuchor Me” dance challenge. In a joint Instagram post, they appeared dressed as…
CSOs: Tinubu Hasn’t Addressed Key Demands Yet. Thirteen civil society organizations (CSOs) have publicly criticized President Bola Tinubu for not addressing the demands of ongoing protests. The groups, which include Accountability Lab Nigeria, BudgIT Foundation, Centre for Journalism Innovation and…
Adeyanju, Gbajabiamila Vow to Use Lottery for National Benefit. The Chief Executive Officers (CEOs) of the National Lottery Trust Fund (NLTF) and the National Lottery Commission (NLC) have committed to enhancing value for Nigerians through improved lottery services. This pledge…
Kaduna, Zaria protests cause N700bn losses in 5 days. Protests against hunger turned violent in Kaduna and Zaria, leading to a dusk-to-dawn curfew. The nationwide unrest, which has also impacted Lagos, Abuja, and other cities, has resulted in over N700…
“Oil Transactions Decline Sevenfold Amid Investor Disinterest. In recent years, Nigeria’s oil and gas sector has experienced a significant downturn in corporate deals between privately held businesses and investors. The scale of these transactions, which include mergers, acquisitions, asset sales,…
MTN and Airtel cut FX debt by $867 million. MTN and Airtel reduce FX debt by $867 million, addressing losses from naira depreciation. Both telecom giants cut their foreign currency obligations, with MTN reducing LC exposure from $416.6M to $100M…
Nigeria Faces Blackout After National Grid Fails Again. Nigeria experienced a complete national grid collapse at 1:33 pm on Monday, leading to a widespread blackout across the country. This is the seventh time the grid has failed in 2024, with…
Businesses Reopen After States Contain Protests. On Monday, businesses across Nigeria began reopening despite ongoing protests against the country’s cost-of-living crisis. The protests have drawn significant participation, with hundreds of demonstrators continuing to express their grievances. The government, both at…
#EndBadGovernance Protest Hits Northern Nigeria Hardest. Northern Nigeria faced the highest impact during the #EndBadGovernance protests, with 29 of the 30 fatalities reported on the first day occurring in northern states, particularly Borno. The region’s severe poverty and insecurity, driven…
Paris 2024: Favour Ofili Sparks Medal Hopes for Nigeria, Reaches First 200m Final in 28 Years. Nigerian sprinter Favour Ofili has ended a 28-year drought for Nigeria by securing a spot in the 200-meter final at the Paris 2024 Olympics.…
Chelsea End Osimhen Pursuit, Bid ₦87 Billion for Another Nigerian Star. Chelsea’s pursuit of Victor Osimhen appears to be off the table as the club shifts its focus to Atletico Madrid’s Samuel Omorodion. According to Sky Sports’ Gianluca Di Marzio,…
Paris 2024: Oborududu Aims for Bronze After Semifinal Loss. Nigeria’s Blessing Oborududu Falls in Semis, Eyes Bronze After a tough 3-1 semifinal loss to Kyrgyzstan’s Meerim Zhumanazarova, Blessing Oborududu will now aim for a bronze medal in the women’s 68kg…
Bobrisky Released After Incarceration. Popular Nigerian crossdresser Idris Okuneye, known as Bobrisky, has been released from police custody after serving a six-month sentence. Bobrisky was arrested in April at the movie premiere of actress Eniola Ajao’s film ‘Ajakaju’ and was…
Asake Unveils Tracklist for 3rd Album “Lungu Boy” Nigerian singer Ahmed Ololade, known professionally as Asake, has unveiled the tracklist for his highly anticipated third studio album, titled “Lungu Boy.” The artist, who is signed to YBNL Nation and Empire…