…edition. Speaking at the event, the founder of the awards, Azubuike Amauchechukwu, said the platform remains committed to recognising excellence and celebrating the individuals whose contributions continue to shape the entertainment industry. According to him, the Kalakuta theme reflects creativity, resilience, innovat…

…while also showcasing the increasing role of experiential marketing in entertainment. Spyro delivered an energetic set featuring some of his popular songs, including Who Is Your Guy?, One Million, Count Your Blessings and Only Fine Girl, with the audience singing along and engaging throughout the performance. The atmos…

…creative curator and co-founder of Odyssey Media House, GbolaJesu Amusa, has said her passion for storytelling was inspired by her father. Speaking about her early influences, she told Sunday Scoop, "Although I did not grow up immersed in my indigenous environment or have the opportunity to visit my village as frequent…

…under five, diarrhoea, pneumonia, and other vaccine-preventable diseases despite the availability of free vaccines. DEBORAH TOLU-KOLAWOLE writes When 20-month-old Batula stopped walking, her family believed something supernatural was happening. The little girl from Nigeria's conflict-ravaged North-East had become so we…

…event updates across Nigeria. He also highlights the platform's business directory, explaining that it enables businesses and entrepreneurs to register and showcase their products and services online, making it easier for customers to discover them.

…appeared before us more than once. They were here last week, and they have been here again. Furthermore, all parties involved have been invited to a Pre-Action Conference, not just INEC, as we continue with our investigations. I always tell my colleagues to simply do their work. No matter how big you are, we will invit…

"Host communities deserve to benefit from the resources in their land, and there will be consequences for those who ignore that responsibility."

Toulouse Olympique claimed bragging rights in the French derby by scoring 10 tries in a 60-18 thrashing of Catalan Dragons.

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…away after a brief illness. In a statement issued by the Director-General of Press Affairs, Ismaila Misilli, the governor described the late former commissioner as a dedicated public servant whose contributions to the development of Gombe State would remain unforgettable. Governor Yahaya recalled the late Kwami's servi…

…One of Latin America's worst earthquake disasters hit hardest in the coastal La Guaira area north of the capital Caracas, where scores of residential complexes were flattened. Ten days after the 7.2 and 7.5 magnitude double shocks, rescue teams are starting to wrap up searches for survivors while families still try to…

…Programme, contrary to reports alleging that the state was denied the loan facility for failing to meet performance benchmarks. According to the World Bank's Implementation Status and Results Report on Nigeria HOPE-Governance (P181476), dated July 7, 2025, "35 states and the Federal Capital Territory have expressed int…

…border. Represented by Vice-President Kashim Shettima at the flag-off ceremony, Tinubu said the two roads were critical to restoring trans-Saharan trade between Nigeria and neighbouring Chad and Cameroon, which had been disrupted by insurgency. "Bad roads are also a security risk. A corridor that is difficult for citiz…

Former Senate President, Dr Abubakar Bukola Saraki, has pledged to cover the remaining relocation costs for a first-class Mathematics graduate of the University of Ilorin, Adisa Blessing Oluwafikayo, who secured a fully funded Master's scholarship at the University of Calabria, Italy. Saraki made the promise on Saturda…

By James Ogunnaike, Abeokuta The National Vice Chairman, (South West) of the Labour Party, Abayomi Arabambi, has issued a pre-action demand letter to the refers to the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) presidential candidate, Mr. Peter Obi, demanding a public retraction, apology and ₦50 billion in compensation over an…

…DSP Oluseyi Babaseyi, disclosed this in a statement on Saturday in Abeokuta. Babaseyi said the achievements followed sustained intelligence-led policing and enforcement of the Inspector-General of Police's directive against vehicles operating without registration plates or with obscured number plates. He said appropria…

By Efe Onodjae The Nigerian Shippers’ Council, NSC, has said the implementation of the National Single Window has not resulted in additional demurrage charges for shippers, despite initial concerns that the initiative could slow cargo clearance and create congestion at the nation’s ports. Executive Secretary and Chief…

…comes amid reports of tensions between the two leaders over efforts to end the war against Iran that the US and Israel started in late February. “We get along very good. (Netanyahu) knows who the boss is,” Trump said in a brief phone interview with Axios, referring to himself. An Israeli official told the US media outl…

…left more than 16,000 homeless and collapsed 190 buildings, mostly in the coastal La Guaira area north of the capital Caracas. Ten days after the 7.2 and 7.5 magnitude double shocks, rescue teams are starting to wrap up searches for survivors while families try to recover the bodies of loved ones from the rubble. The c…

…They were clear underdogs and their fans were outnumbered by Morocco supporters at the air-conditioned Houston Stadium. Yet they looked the more confident at the start, Tani Oluwaseyi turning sharply in the box and forcing Morocco's Montreal-born goalkeeper Yassine Bounou to save with a stretched-out leg after 10 minut…

…covering all medical expenses incurred during their treatment. The victims, who regained freedom from their captors in the early hours of Saturday, were kidnapped at Eda Oniyo in the Ilejemeje Local Government area of Ekiti State on April 28, 2026, during a programme at Christ Apostolic Church in the community. The kid…

…the demand in a statement issued on Saturday by its spokesperson, Habibu Mohammed. It said that while the Presidency had publicly denied the existence of the council and distanced itself from individuals claiming to represent it, reports indicating that over N1bn was appropriated for the entity in the 2026 budget had r…

…months. Burna Boy's Bugatti Chiron. Photo Credit: 1BENNY7G The vehicle, customised by Dubai-based luxury car modification firm Venuum, is said to be the world's first widebody Bugatti Chiron and one of the most expensive privately owned cars in West Africa. Venuum had also announced on their Instagram in May 2026 that…

…Nigeria has traditionally been regarded as the country's food-producing region. He said a more effective policy implementation is needed to address the growing humanitarian challenge. Obi urged the federal government and state governments to make proactive investments in securing agricultural corridors and support smal…

…in New York. Vance’s speech came as dozens of tall ships from more than 20 countries sailed into New York harbor to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776. “You will hear a couple small but loud voices today speak obsessively not of our national greatness, but…