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2025 Grammy Hall Of Fame: Late Afrobeat Legend Fela Kuti Makes List Of Honourees

NewsDeskNgJun 12, 2025June 12, 20250

The Recording Academy led by its Chief Executive Officer Harvey Mason Jr. has inducted the late Nigerian afrobeat legend and social crusader Fela Anikulapo-Kuti into its 2025 Grammy Hall of Fame for his classical album “Zombie”. Harvey Mason Jr. and the President/CEO of the Grammy Museum Michael Sticka made this...

Last surviving female twin rescued by Mary Slessor dies at 115

NewsDeskNgJun 12, 2025June 12, 20250

The last surviving female twin to be rescued by Mary Slessor, a Scottish Missionary in Arochukwu Ancient Kingdom of Abia, over a century ago, Madam Malinda Mgbafor Okereke, otherwise called Mama Nsu Bekee, is dead. A statement issued on behalf of the family by the only surviving son of the...

Dangote set to retire as Board Chairman of his sugar refinery

NewsDeskNgJun 12, 2025June 12, 20250

Dangote Sugar Refinery Plc (DSR) has announced that its Chairman, Alhaji Aliko Dangote, will retire from the Board effective June 16. The announcement, made through a corporate disclosure to the Nigerian Exchange Ltd., stated that the decision aligns with principles of good corporate governance and succession planning. It reads, “Alhaji...

Bisola Aiyeola gifts daughter first phone on her 16th birthday

NewsDeskNgJun 12, 2025June 12, 20250

Big Brother Naija star and actress Bisola Aiyeola has celebrated her daughter’s 16th birthday by presenting her first-ever phone to her. In an Instagram post with photos of her daughter, the single mother expressed gratitude for God’s blessings on her family. She marveled at how grown her daughter has become and playfully...

Democracy Day 2025: 10 songs that celebrate Nigeria

NewsDeskNgJun 12, 2025June 12, 20250

As Nigeria marks 26 years of uninterrupted democracy, the tagline “Good People, Great Nation,” coined by the late Dora Akunyili under former President Goodluck Jonathan’s administration, resonates as a call for unity among its over 200 million citizens. This milestone offers a moment to celebrate Nigeria’s rich cultural diversity, creativity,...

You are not superheroes, prioritise your well-being – Adeoluwa Okusaga advises men

NewsDeskNgJun 12, 2025June 12, 20250

Reality TV star and actor Adeoluwa Okusaga, popularly known as Saga, has called for greater awareness and support for men’s mental health. In his message, Saga stressed the importance of acknowledging one’s emotions and seeking help when needed. He urged men to prioritise their well-being by opening up about their...

Wike tackles Dele Momodu over comment on June 12 struggle

NewsDeskNgJun 12, 2025June 12, 20250

The publisher of Ovation magazine, Dele Momodu, has been advised to desist from what has been described as persistent and unwarranted attacks on the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike. In a statement issued by Lere Olayinka, Senior Special Assistant on Public Communications and Social Media to...

Democracy Day: We need to do more for Nigeria’s development, Abbas tells Tinubu

NewsDeskNgJun 12, 2025June 12, 20250

Speaker of the House of Representatives, Abbas Tajudeen, has said that while the current administration has recorded notable achievements in its two years in office, much more needs to be done to accelerate Nigeria’s development. Speaking on Thursday during his vote of thanks at a joint session of the National...

Abiola family urges National Assembly to enact law preserving June 12 legacy

NewsDeskNgJun 12, 2025June 12, 20250

The family of the acclaimed winner of the June 12, 1993, presidential election, late Bashorun MKO Abiola, has called on the National Assembly to pass enabling legislation that would permanently enshrine June 12 as a significant part of Nigeria’s democratic history. Speaking on Democracy Day in Abeokuta, Hameen Abiola, a...

Tinubu: APC Will Welcome Wike With Open Arms

NewsDeskNgJun 11, 2025June 11, 20250

President Bola Tinubu said the ruling ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) is very receptive to accepting FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike into the party should be decide to defect from the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) and be part of the progressive family.Tinubu said this Wednesday when he inaugurated the Arterial Road...