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Lafarge trains 30 female truck drivers

NewsDeskNgMay 4, 2025May 4, 20250

Lafarge Africa Plc, a leading innovative and sustainable building solutions company and manufacturer of a range of cement brands, has graduated 30 female truck drivers through its Women on Wheels (WOW) initiative. The new sets of graduates from the Lafarge Driving Institute were unveiled at an elaborate graduation ceremony in...

“He is the GOAT. Phyno is the greatest Nigerian rapper because he lived those times, and he is still relevant.”

NewsDeskNgMay 4, 2025May 4, 20250

Afrobeat singer Lil Kesh has spoken out about the challenges of achieving fame at a young age. He described his rise to stardom as “overwhelming,” particularly after the success of his hit single “Shoki” when he was just 20 years old. In a recent interview, Lil Kesh shared that being in the...

Phyno is Nigeria’s greatest rapper, says Erigga

NewsDeskNgMay 4, 2025May 4, 20250

Famous rapper Erigga has crowned Phyno the greatest Nigerian rapper of all time, citing his consistency and enduring relevance in the music industry. In a recent chat with Echoo Room, Erigga revealed that he had always wanted to collaborate with Phyno, saying that their recent hit single “Up Iweka” was a result of their...

RMD: The man with a ‘Radio Voice’

NewsDeskNgMay 4, 2025May 4, 20250

While many of his contemporaries have fallen into the ‘old school’ category, Richard Mofe-Damijo took a different path. RMD has consistently reinvented himself from one generation to the next.The heartthrob made his breakthrough when he starred in the Nigerian TV series ‘Checkmate’ in the late 1980s. Since then, RMD has...

Ajagba, Bakole battle draw in Saudi Arabia heavyweight bout

NewsDeskNgMay 4, 2025May 4, 20250

Nigerian heavyweight Efe Ajagba and Congolese contender Martin Bakole fought to a dramatic majority draw in their highly anticipated bout in Saudi Arabia. Judges scored the contest 95-95, 94-96, and 95-95, with one narrowly favouring Ajagba while the other two ruled it even. The intense 10-round battle saw Ajagba, boasting a record of 20...

Ex-NNPCL boss Kyari denies EFCC arrest claims

NewsDeskNgMay 4, 2025May 4, 20250

Former Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) Group Chief Executive Officer (GCEO), Mele Kyari, has refuted reports alleging his arrest by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). In a rejoinder shared on his X handle, Kyari dismissed the claims as baseless, stating that he is currently enjoying a well-deserved rest following...

FULL LIST: Top 21 countries offering digital nomad visas Nigerians can apply for in 2025

NewsDeskNgMay 4, 2025May 4, 20250

Digital nomad visas are transforming the way people live and work abroad, offering remote workers, freelancers, and online entrepreneurs the legal ability to reside and earn a living in foreign countries for extended periods. Unlike tourist visas, which often restrict professional activities, these specialised permits are tailored for individuals whose...

NANS: Youth group warns against politicising Seyi Tinubu’s name

NewsDeskNgMay 4, 2025May 4, 20250

A non-governmental group, The City Boy Movement, has condemned what it called a malicious and baseless report by an online newspaper, alleging that Seyi Tinubu sponsored thugs to disrupt the so-called inauguration of an unauthorised faction of the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) led by Isa Atiku Abubakar. Francis Tosin Shoga,...

NUPRC Commended for Driving Accountability as Reps Demand $4 Million Remittance from Oil Firm

NewsDeskNgMay 4, 2025May 4, 20250

The Centre for Fiscal Transparency in Natural Resources (CFTNR) has applauded the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) for its commitment to transparency, institutional accountability, and full implementation of the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA), following a directive by the House of Representatives for OML18 Resources Limited to remit $4.02 million...

FG flags off 2025 flood awareness campaign in Abuja

NewsDeskNgMay 3, 2025May 3, 20250

The federal government, on Saturday, called for the promotion of a flood-resilient environment across the country to prevent the dangers associated with flooding. Mahmud Kambari, permanent secretary of the ministry of environment, made the call during the 2025 National Flood Awareness Campaign in Nyanya, Abuja. “Today’s campaign aims to educate...

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Lafarge trains 30 female truck drivers

“He is the GOAT. Phyno is the greatest Nigerian rapper because he lived those times, and he is still relevant.”

Phyno is Nigeria’s greatest rapper, says Erigga

RMD: The man with a ‘Radio Voice’

Ajagba, Bakole battle draw in Saudi Arabia heavyweight bout

Ex-NNPCL boss Kyari denies EFCC arrest claims

FULL LIST: Top 21 countries offering digital nomad visas Nigerians can apply for in 2025

NANS: Youth group warns against politicising Seyi Tinubu’s name

NUPRC Commended for Driving Accountability as Reps Demand $4 Million Remittance from Oil Firm

FG flags off 2025 flood awareness campaign in Abuja