By Chioma Obinna ABUJA — THE Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors, NARD, yesterday, suspended its planned nationwide strike following the intervention of Vice President Kashim Shettima who stepped in to address the critical concerns raised by the aggrieved doctors. The…
Nigerian inspirational artistes, Akinade Ibuoye, known as Gaise Baba, and Lawrence Oyor have lost to Milo, a Côte d’Ivoire artiste, in the Best Male Artiste, Inspirational Music category. Gaise Baba’s No Turning Back and Lawrence Oyor’s Favour were nominated in…
The Federal High Court in Lagos has dismissed a N1 billion copyright and breach-of-confidence suit filed against MTN Nigeria Communications Plc by Walls and Gates Ltd and its Managing Director, Okechukwu Udeichi, over the telecom firm’s 20th anniversary promotion. In…
MultiChoice, organisers of the Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCA), have announced the opening of submissions for the 12th edition of the prestigious ceremony. In a statement released on Sunday, the organisers said entries will be accepted from January 11…
Nigerian rapper, Divine Ikubor, known as Rema, has warded off strong contenders to win Best African Artiste, Duo or Group in African RnB/Soul at the All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA). Rema beat Nigerian Afrobeats artiste, Oluwabukunmi Ariyibi Pete, known popularly…
President Bola Tinubu has arrived in Abu Dhabi to attend the prestigious 2026 Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (ADSW). The president’s aircraft touched down at Zayed International Airport at approximately 11 30 p.m. local time. President Tinubu was received by Shakhboot…
Half of the Iddo Bridge in Lagos State will be demolished next week in preparation for rebuilding.The Regional Manager of Julius Berger Nigeria, Mr Thomas Christ, announced this on Sunday during an inspection tour of the bridge by the Minister of Works, Sen.…
The spokesperson of the Delta State Police Command, Bright Edafe Delta State Police Command has confirmed the arrest of a 20-year-old man for the alleged murder of his younger brother in Ogwashi-Uku, even as operatives dismantled a motorcycle-snatching gang operating…
Economic activities were grounded on Saturday in Ekpoma and surrounding communities in Esan West Local Government Area of Edo State, as residents protested rising kidnap attacks in the area. A video clip circulating on X showed a crowd of protesters,…
By Ogalah Ibrahin The Katsina State Government has explained why it initiated the release of 70 persons suspected to be involved in banditry, saying the move was part of efforts to sustain an ongoing peace deal with armed groups in…