Godman Akinlabi, Laju Iren, Stan & Blessing Nze, EmmaOMG, and AnEndlessOcean to Headline Biggest Singles Gathering in Lagos and Abuja
Lagos and Abuja | September 25th, 2024. The Elevation Church is thrilled to announce the highly anticipated return of its Singles Hangout after a brief hiatus since 2021. This event, designed for singles from diverse backgrounds, will occur simultaneously in Lagos and Abuja on Saturday, 28th September, starting at 9 AM. Attendees are invited to experience…
Africa Must Define Its Payment Future Through Collaboration, Infrastructure and Interoperability – ‘DeRemi Atanda.
As Africa accelerates efforts to unify its payments landscape and deepen intra-continental trade, the inaugural Pan-African Payments and Settlement System Cowry Conference in Lagos emerged as a defining platform for shaping the future of cross-border financial integration. Central to this dialogue was DeRemi Atanda, Managing Director of Remita Payment Services Limited, who delivered strong interventions…
NNPP Denies Claims that Kwankwaso Backed Governor Yusuf’s Defection to APC
The New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) has refuted reports suggesting that its national leader, Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, endorsed the alleged defection of Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, to the All Progressives Congress (APC). The Kano State Chairman of the party, Hashim Dungurawa, dismissed the claims while addressing journalists in Kano, describing them as…
Wike Insists Tinubu Must Complete Eight Years as President
Federal Capital Territory Minister, Nyesom Wike, has once again made his position clear ahead of the next general election, openly backing President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to seek a second term in 2027. According to the minister, his stance is rooted in the understanding that political power should remain in the South for a full eight…
Fayose and Makinde Clash Over Federal Relief Fund for Ibadan Blast Victims
Nigeria’s political space heated up over the weekend as a public row between Governor Seyi Makinde and former Ekiti State Governor Ayodele Fayose erupted over the Federal Government’s financial intervention following the January 2024 Ibadan explosion. Following Governor Makinde’s recent friction with FCT Minister Nyesom Wike, former Governor Fayose, during a TVC News appearance on…
Stop Blaming Governors Alone for Hardship, Federal Government Takes 52% of Federation Revenue, Says Governor Radda
Katsina State Governor, Malam Dikko Radda, has urged Nigerians to stop blaming state governors alone for the worsening economic hardship in the country, stressing that the Federal Government controls more than half of the monthly federation revenue. The Governor, speaking in an interview with Radio France Internationale (RFI) Hausa, explained that the revenue-sharing formula leaves…
Zambia Strike Late to Hold Mali in AFCON 2025 Opener
Leicester City striker Patson Daka headed home in injury time as Zambia held Mali to a 1-1 draw in their opening Africa Cup of Nations fixture on Monday. Daka, who has scored just once for Leicester in the English Championship this season, launched himself at a Mathews Banda cross in the second added minute to…
Neymar Undergoes Successful Surgery on Meniscus Injury
Neymar has undergone a successful operation on his left knee to repair a damaged meniscus, his club Santos confirmed on Monday. The 33-year-old endured a difficult season with Santos, playing through the injury to help the club avoid relegation from Brazil’s top flight. Brazil’s national team doctor performed the arthroscopic surgery, having previously operated on…
AFCON 2025: Foster and Appollis Strike as South Africa Defeat Angola
Burnley striker Lyle Foster scored in the 79th minute as South Africa edged Angola 2-1 in Marrakesh on Monday, securing their first opening-match victory in an Africa Cup of Nations campaign for 21 years. Since beating Benin in the 2004 tournament, Bafana Bafana had drawn twice and lost four times in their opening fixtures at…
Napoli Defeat Bologna to Claim Italian Super Cup
Napoli lifted the Italian Super Cup on Monday as David Neres struck twice to secure the reigning Serie A champions a 2-0 victory over Bologna in the final in Jeddah. The Brazilian winger opened the scoring before half-time with a superb curling effort from distance against last season’s Italian Cup winners. He added a second…
Liverpool Hit by Isak Setback After Ankle Surgery
Liverpool striker Alexander Isak faces a lengthy spell on the sidelines after the Premier League champions confirmed he had undergone surgery on an ankle injury that included a fibula fracture on Monday. Isak, signed from Newcastle for a British record £125 million in September, sustained the injury while scoring in Liverpool’s 2-1 victory over Tottenham…