Governor of Ogun State Dapo Abiodun said the Ojude Oba Festival has become a catalyst for developing Ijebuland. With this, Abiodun said, his administration is set to turn the Ojude…
Day: June 19, 2024
Lagos-Calabar coastal highway: Work begins in Calabar section in two weeks, Akpabio assures
The Senate President, Chief Godswill Akpabio has assured Nigerians that for swift completion of the Lagos-Calabar coastal highway within the tenure of the present administration, there is greater need for…
Rivers descends into violence over tenure of 23 Council chiefs
Rivers State was enveloped in apprehension yesterday following the eruption of violence in some local government secretariats. Two people – a policeman and a vigilante squad member – were confirmed…
Many power firms in developing countries ill-equipped to meet rising demand —World Bank
THE World Bank says most power firms in developing countries are ill-equipped to meet the growing electricity demand. In a report titled, ‘The Critical Link: Empowering Utilities for the Energy…
NERC okays 450MW deal to avert Zungeru plant shutdown
The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission has approved a deal for the procurement of 450 megawatts of electricity from Zungeru Hydro Electricity Generation Company Limited. The directive, said to have been…
Singer Simi speaks on imposter syndrome
Afrobeats singer Simisola Kosoko has shared her personal struggle with imposter syndrome. Simi said despite previously having a deep understanding of herself, she experienced a sense of disconnection and loss…
Music guru, Femi Esho dies at 77
The Chairman of Evergreen Musical Company, Chief Femi Esho, has passed away at the age of 77 after a brief illness. The family confirmed his passing on Monday. Esho, also…
Arsenal ready €100m Osimhen bid
Victor Osimhen will most likely end up at Arsenal, with Italian journalist Ciro Venerato reporting that the Premier League giants are ready to make a €100 million bid for the…
Euro 2024: Portugal captain, Ronaldo makes record sixth appearance
Portugal captain, Cristiano Ronaldo, on Tuesday became the first player to feature in six European Championships. The 39-year-old started for his country in their 2-1 win over Czech Republic. First…
TikTok faces new claim of violating child privacy
The US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has referred a complaint against TikTok and its Chinese parent company ByteDance over potential violations of children’s privacy to the Department of Justice (DOJ).…