Lagos, Nigeria, 23 May 2023: Emirates passengers can now sample an exceptional sparkling wine onboard Emirates. Welcome Chandon Vintage Brut 2016, a global exclusive to Emirates that brings the distinctive travel experience of Premium Economy Class to more destinations, including New York JFK, San Francisco, London Heathrow, Sydney, Auckland, Christchurch, and Melbourne. As …
Read More »NACAT asks EFCC to probe Godswill Akpabio over alleged multi-billion naira fraud
A coalition of Civil Society Groups under the umbrella of the Network Against Corruption and Trafficking (NACAT) has asked the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and the Independent Corrupt Practices Commission (ICPC) to investigate Godswill Akpabio, former Akwa Ibom State Governor, over corruption allegation during his tenure as governor …
Read More »Genesis Global Prophet, Israel Genesis Storms UK Again For Prophetic Invasion, Visit To King Charles
The shepherd in charge of Genesis Global, Prophet Israel Oladele Ogundipe, is jetting out to the United Kingdom on evangelical mission. While in the UK, the renowned clergy will storm London on Friday, 26th May 2023, where he will embark on another prophetic invasion. As part of his itinerary during …
Read More »U20 World Cup: Flying Eagles coach plots fall of Italy
Coach Ladan Bosso has said the Flying Eagles will focus on rectifying mistakes against the Dominican Republic before their next game against Italy at the FIFA U-20 World Cup in Argentina. Bosso said his wards wasted several opportunities against the Dominican Republic, tasking his boys to be more diligent and …
Read More »Yusuf, Ugbade have no jobs with NFF — Gusau
FOLLOWING the failure of the National Under 23 Team to qualify for the U-23 AFCON and the quarter-final exit of the Golden Eaglets at the just concluded CAF U-17 tournament, the Nigeria Football Federation, NFF, has sacked coach Salisu Yusuf and Nduka Ugbade. Yusuf and Ugbade were axed due to …
Read More »Africa needs $2.7trn to tackle climate change crisis by 2030 – Akinwumi Adesina
AfDB President, Akinwumi Adesina President of the African Development Bank (AfDB), Akinwumi Adesina says Africa will need about $2.7 trillion by 2030 to finance climate change. Adesina said this during the ongoing 2023 AfDB Annual Meetings in Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt on Monday. The theme of the meetings is Mobilising …
Read More »Govs-elect protest as outgoing governors shun transition panels
There are strong indications that the transition process is not going smoothly in many states as the outgoing governors are allegedly not cooperating with their successors. Following the development, the panels set up by the incoming governors are asking questions on the financial conditions of the states, thus generating tension. …
Read More »I ran away from our $60m house to sleep in friend’s studio – Davido
Mathew Agbaje Afrobeat star, David Adeleke, professionally known as Davido, has said that he once ran away from his family 60-million-dollar house to sleep in a friend’s studio because of his passion to do music. Davido revealed this in an interview on REAL 92.3 FM, which went viral on Tuesday. …
Read More »N2bn vote buying: Adebutu sues Malami, others, wants police interim report leak investigated
Oladipupo Adebutu The governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, during the 2023 general elections in Ogun State, Oladipupo Adebutu, has called on the police authorities to investigate how details of the interim report of an uncompleted investigation were leaked to the press. Adebutu queried how the police interim report …
Read More »Court Adjourns Seun Kuti’s trial to Wednesday
Seun Kuti Justice Adeola Olatubosun of the Chief Magistrates Court in Yaba, Lagos State, has reportedly adjourned the trial of Afrobeat musician, Seun Kuti, to Wednesday, May 24, 2023. The trial, which was slated for today, May 23, 2023, was said to have been adjourned as a result of the …
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