Tems Becomes First African Female Artist To Have 7 Entries On Billboard Hot 100
Grammy-winning Nigerian star Temilade Openiyi, known professionally as Tems, has set a new milestone by becoming the first African female artist to achieve seven entries on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 chart. She reached the landmark after her track “What You Need” unexpectedly debuted at No. 93 on this week’s chart, bringing her total appearances […]
EPL: The big games are coming – Bergkamp predicts team to win title
Arsenal legend Dennis Bergkamp has shared his thoughts on the Premier League title race, saying the biggest matches are still ahead and will determine who lifts the trophy. The former Dutch star believes the pressure of crucial fixtures will separate true contenders from the rest. Bergkamp explained that as the season enters its decisive phase, […]
Rivers: Tinubu intervened – Wike on crisis between Fubara, State Assembly
Former Rivers State Governor and Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has revealed that President Bola Tinubu intervened in the political crisis involving Governor Siminalayi Fubara and the Rivers State House of Assembly. According to Wike, the president’s involvement helped prevent the situation from escalating further. Wike explained that the disagreement between the […]
UK PM Starmer says he will never walk away from his mandate
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said on Tuesday that he would not abandon the mandate entrusted to him, as pressure grows over his leadership following the appointment of former U.S. ambassador Peter Mandelson. “I will not turn my back on the mandate I was given to transform this country,” Starmer said. “I will not turn […]
Peter Obi Will Not Return To Labour Party – National Secretary, Okocha
The Labour Party has addressed rumors surrounding a possible return of Peter Obi to the party.Speaking at a Tuesday meeting of the Usman-led National Working Committee (NWC), the party’s National Secretary, Darlington Okocha, described Obi as a “man of principle,” noting that his decision to leave the Labour Party for another platform was made after […]
Electoral Act: Senate Adopts Electronic, Manual Transmission Of Results
On Tuesday, the Senate revised Section 60 of the Electoral Act to allow presiding officers at polling units to electronically upload election results to the Independent National Electoral Commission’s (INEC) Results Viewing Portal (IREV). The amendment was adopted during an emergency plenary session, where Senate President Godswill Akpabio explained how the new process would operate. […]
Transfer: Nigerian striker completes loan move to Latvian Club Daugavpils
A Nigerian striker has completed a loan move to Latvian club BFC Daugavpils as he looks to gain more playing time and experience in European football. The deal will see the forward spend the rest of the season with the Latvian top-flight side. The move was finalised after discussions between both clubs, with Daugavpils keen […]
We will go on strike again if our demands are not met by April – JOHESU
The Joint Health Sector Unions (JOHESU) have warned that they may embark on another nationwide strike if the Federal Government fails to meet their demands by April. The union said it has exercised patience for months but will no longer tolerate delays on issues affecting its members. JOHESU leaders explained that their demands centre on […]
Emergency Session: Abaribe makes U-turn on motion for individual vote by Senators
During an emergency plenary session of the Senate, Senator Enyinnaya Abaribe made a sudden U-turn on his earlier motion calling for senators to vote individually on a contentious issue. The development drew attention within the chamber as lawmakers debated procedural matters linked to ongoing legislative reforms. Abaribe had initially pushed for a voting process that […]
E-transmission protest: Amaechi engages police in heated exchange at NASS
Tension flared at the National Assembly complex in Abuja on Tuesday as former Rivers State Governor and ex-Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, had a heated exchange with police officers during an ongoing protest. Amaechi was among demonstrators who gathered to express anger over the Senate’s position on electoral reforms. The former governor joined the protest […]