Dolly Parton: 10 Songs That Defined Her Legacy
By Julian Osamoto Country music legend Dolly Parton has died at the age of 80 in Nashville, Tennessee, leaving behind a musical legacy that spanned more than six decades. The singer, songwriter, actress and philanthropist wrote thousands of songs and sold more than 100 million records worldwide. Her music often drew from her childhood, family, […]
Edo Queens Thrash AS GNN 7-0 in WAFU-B Opener
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso Nigerian champions Edo Queens made a flying start to their CAF Women’s Champions League qualifying campaign with a commanding 7-0 victory over Nigerien side AS GNN in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso. Chioma Moses stole the spotlight with a sensational hat-trick, while Anastasia Doosuur scored twice. Aminat Folorunso and Oluwakemi Adegbuyi completed the rout […]
CGC Adeniyi Pledges Full Support for LA 2028 Beach Volleyball
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso The Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Adewale Adeniyi has pledged maximum support for Nigeria’s beach volleyball players as they begin preparations for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games. Adeniyi made the commitment in Abuja while hosting Pamela Bawa and Esther Mbah, who made history by securing Nigeria’s first-ever Olympic qualification […]
FCT Police Arrest 9, Hand Over Drugs to NDLEA
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has arrested nine suspects and recovered large quantities of illicit drugs during coordinated raids in Abuja. According to a statement by the command, the operations targeted criminal hideouts across Lugbe, Mabushi, and Durumi, led by Divisional Police Officers alongside the Violent Crime Response Unit (VCRU). […]
Reps Celebrate Sultan of Sokoto at 70
By Oluwakemi Kindness Speaker of the House of Representatives, Abbas Tajudeen, and his deputy, Benjamin Kalu, have congratulated the Sultan of Sokoto, Muhammad Sa’adu Abubakar III, on his 70th birthday. In separate statements issued on Tuesday, the lawmakers praises the monarch for his lifelong commitment to peace, national unity and religious tolerance. Speaker Abbas described […]
Ethiopia Bids to Host 2028 Africa Cup of Nations
By Julian Osamoto Ethiopia has formally submitted a bid to host the 2028 Africa Cup of Nations AFCON, seeking to stage the continental tournament for the first time in more than 50 years. The Ethiopian Football Federation confirmed the bid on Monday, saying the country is ready to host Africa’s biggest football competition. Ethiopia last […]
Australia Bars AI-Made Music From Top Charts
By Julian Osamoto Australia is set to exclude fully AI-generated songs from its official music charts by Friday, as the country’s music industry moves to protect human creativity. This is contained in its new guidelines where Australian Recording Industry Association, ARIA, says songs must be substantially created by humans to qualify for the charts. Under […]
NCPC Boss Felicitates Muslims on Eid-ul-Mawlid
By Chinedu Echianu The Executive Secretary of the Nigerian Christian Pilgrim Commission NCPC, Bishop Stephen Adegbite, has urged Muslims to promote peace, love and national unity as they celebrate Eid-el-Maulid. In a statement issued in Abuja, by the commission’s Director of Media and Public Relations, Celestine Toruka, Adegbite urges Muslim faithful to emulate the virtues […]
Eid-el-Maulud: Wike Calls for Peace, Unity in FCT
By Sofiat Adenekan-Abdul Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has urged residents to promote peace, tolerance and unity as Muslims celebrate Eid-el-Maulud. In a message marking the birth of Prophet Muhammad, Wike said the occasion offers an opportunity to reflect on values such as compassion, patience, sacrifice and fellowship. He advised residents to […]
Stocks Waver as Oil Rises on Iran Tensions
By Julian Osamoto Asian stocks traded unevenly on Tuesday as investors weighed rising tensions over Iran and awaited Nvidia’s latest earnings report. Oil prices edged higher after the United States threatened tougher economic measures against Iran, raising concerns about the impact of prolonged geopolitical tensions on global markets. US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Washington […]