Fans react to Burna Boy’s football academy in Lagos
By Cheta Enyoghasi Nigerian International singer Damini Ogulu, popularly known as Burna Boy has launched a football academy in Lagos, known as ‘Burna Boy Football Academy’. The academy, which opened in February, has been a surprise to fans after viral videos of its operations surfaced online. The academy offers training facilities in Ikoyi, Surulere, Port […]
WAEC withholds over 200,000 results over exam misconduct
By Cheta Enyoghasi Following the announcement of the 2024 Senior Secondary Certificate Examination (SSCE) results, the West African Examination Council (WAEC) disclosed that the results of 215,267 applicants have been withheld over numerous alleged incidences of examination malpractice. A total of 1,805,216 candidates took the examination from 25,126 secondary schools in Nigeria. Out of all […]
Tinubu swears in Walson-Jack as new Head of Service
By Cheta Enyoghasi President Bola Tinubu has appointed Esther Walson-Jack as the new Head of the Federal Civil Service, succeeding Folasade Yemi-Esan, who resigned during a valedictory session held by the Federal Executive Council on Monday. The President briefly mentioned that the new Head of Service is stepping into a big shoe left by the […]
Unity Bank acquisition backed by CBN, safeguards financial lifeline of Northern Nigeria
By Cheta Enyoghsi The Central Bank of Nigeria’s (CBN) decision to support Providus Bank’s takeover of Unity Bank is said to have been principally motivated by concerns about the potential impact of the bank’s collapse on Nigeria’s northern area. According to sources acquainted with the situation, the apex bank believes Unity Bank is too important […]
IYD: You’re the lifeblood of Lagos State – Sanwo-Olu tells Youths
By Hope James Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has described the youths of Lagos State as the Lifeblood of the State, Edum News reports. He stated this in a statement commemorating the 2024 International Youths Day via his verified handle on X on Monday. He commended the energy, creativity, and potential of the youths of […]
IPAC condemns bombing of APP Secretariat
By Hope James The Inter-Party Advisory Council of Nigeria (IPAC), has condemned the bombing of the Action People’s Party (APP), Edum News reports. The Council disclosed this in a statement signed by its National Publicity Secretary, Chinyere Kalu, on Monday. The umbrella body of all political parties in Nigeria, described the attack as a threat […]
Suspension of CDS, biometric stands – NYSC
By Cheta Enyoghsi The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has maintained that its instruction on the suspension of biometric clearance and Community Development Services (CDS) remains in effect. This contradicts a notice circulating on social media reportedly signed by the NYSC Director General. According to the Scheme, the notice that was in circulation was a […]
Bishop Adeboye faults women with heavy makeup
By Jennifer Amarachi Pastor Enoch Adeboye, the General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, has said women who wear makeup do not believe God did a perfect job on them. He spoke on Saturday during the RCCG ministers’ conference held at the Redemption City, Mowe, Ogun State, as part of activities lined up […]
Popular Tanzanian Singer, Mandojo is dead
By Jennifer Amarachi Famous Tanzanian Bongo Flava artist Mandojo has passed away on Sunday, after being wrongly accused of theft. Musician Soggy Doggy shared this disheartening news on social media, saying, “I am deeply hurt. I will really miss you, my brother and friend. “Rest in peace. Mandojo, surely human life is very short on […]
International Youths Day: Support National Unity – Dep Speaker urges Nigerians
By Hope James The Deputy speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu, has congratulated Nigerians youths on celebrating another International Day of the Youths, and implored them to support the National unity of the country, Edum News reports. He sent his congratulatory message in a statement via his verified handle on X on Monday. […]