One of the newly acquired Nigerian Army aircraft The Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja on Thursday said the acquisition of new aircraft would help the Army serve the country better. He also expressed hope that troops would overcome criminal elements threatening the peace of the country and guarantee economic prosperity for the

Nigerian billionaire Femi Otedola, the Chairman of FBN Holdings, has regained his position as the majority shareholder of First Bank. Otedola now holds a 9.41 per cent stake in the bank after acquiring N18.9 billion worth of the group’s shares on the Nigerian Exchange on June 20. According to a corporate notice on Thursday, Otedola

Harry Kane insisted England will find the right formula for Euro 2024 success despite their lacklustre display in Thursday’s 1-1 draw against Denmark. Gareth Southgate’s side would have qualified for the last 16 as Group C winners if they had defeated the Danes in Frankfurt. England captain Kane gave them the perfect start with a clinical

At least 21 people have died from a cholera in Nigeria's densely populated Lagos State, a health official said on Thursday. The news came as the European Union announced it would pledge €750 million (more than $800 million) for the launch of the African Vaccines Manufacturing Accelerator (AVMA) scheme. The program, announced in Paris, aims to boost the production of vaccines

Weather Alert ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...East winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and rough bay waters. * WHERE...Matagorda Bay and Galveston Bay. * WHEN...Until 7 PM CDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced

A slogan popularized in the U.S. a decade ago assured young LGBTQ people that "It Gets Better." Sadly, for gay people elsewhere (Iraq, Iran, Russia, Nigeria, scores more), the rainbow T-shirt might have to be altered to say, "It Gets Worse." That would be true in Nigeria, Africa's most populous country, which has criminalized gay

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In a sensational concert at the Kia Forum on Wednesday, Kendrick Lamar brought together a host of musical heavyweights for a night intended to showcase unity within the West Coast rap scene. The event featured guest appearances by over 20 musicians, including Dr. Dre, Roddy Ricch, Ty Dolla $ign, Tyler The Creator, and Steve Lacy.

The relationship between Nigerian singer Davido and Sophia Momodu, mother of their daughter Imade Adeleke, has been marked by numerous conflicts over the years. According to reports, Davido has initiated legal proceedings against Sophia Momodu, the mother of his first child, to secure full custody of their daughter, Imade Adeleke. This comes a little over

Nigerian fintech Carbon discontinues debit card service nearly 3 years after launch  Techpoint AfricaNeobank, Carbon, shuts down debit card operations in Nigeria  NairametricsNigerian neobank, Carbon, shuts down its debit card operations  Innovation Village...

Legendary music artists Nelly and Ashanti reportedly tied the knot in a secret ceremony on December 27, 2023. According to TMZ, the couple chose St. Louis County, Missouri, Nelly’s hometown, to make their union official, though the exact location of the ceremony remains undisclosed. The time of the marriage coincides with the couple’s announcement of

Foreign investors’ equities trading rose 437 per cent to N334.01 billion in the first four months of 2024, from N62.18billion obtained in the corresponding period of 2023. Nigeria’s stock investors exchanged equities valued at N1.894 trillion in January to April 30, 2024, as against N721.44 billion recorded in the same period of 2023, according to