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President Bola Tinubu has conferred national posthumous awards on the 17 military personnel killed in the Okuama area of Delta State on March 14.   Speaking at the funeral of the officers and soldiers at the Military Cemetery, Abuja, today March 27, the President also announced scholarships and house gifts …

Nigerian singer, Davido, was today December 1, honoured as an Outstanding Georgia Citizen, at the Georgia General Assembly.   Davido shared a video of the lawmakers giving him a standing ovation when it was announced that he was present. ‘’This morning I attended the U.S. State of Georgia General Assembly …

SDS official noted that the retirees have spent the last 35 years of their lives rendering quality services to residents of FCT. The Social Development Secretariat (SDS) of the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has honoured four retired directors for their service to humanity and contribution to the development of …

The musician’s memory of his late friend will forever live on. Grammy-winning Nigerian singer, Burna Boy, has paid a heartfelt tribute to his late friend, Gambo, through a lavish gesture.

The Federal Government is set to award some Nigerian entertainment personalities with National Honours for their significant contributions to the country. Naija News understands that President Muhammadu Buhari would confer the awards to the business mogul at an award ceremony scheduled to hold in Abuja, the nation’s capital. The Minister …

The event welcomed 150 attendees and assembled prominent celebrities and influential personalities from the Nollywood industry. Notable guests included veteran actress Sola Sobowale, AMVCA comedian of the year Bimbo Ademoye, Adeyemi Okanlawon, Debo Adedayo aka Mr. Macaroni, and Linda Ejiofor-Suleiman. Top Nigerian YouTube content creators such as Apaokagi–Greene Maryam aka …

This event celebrated the enchanting world of Nollywood and marked the significant contributions of African storytelling through cinema, paying tribute to the creators who bring these narratives to life. The event welcomed 150 attendees and assembled prominent celebrities and influential personalities from the Nollywood industry. Notable guests included veteran actress …

Fuji musician Saheed Osupa has honored late saxophonist Sule Sax and the late Adijat Kuburat, mother of another Fuji musician Pasuma, among others at a Ramadan lecture. Saheed Osupa (KSO) Annual Ramadan Lecture was held on Tuesday, April 18 at the Sanyo/Soka area of Ibadan, Oyo State. Saheed Osupa, who …

Andoo Comanche has taken line honours in the 2022 Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race. The 100-ft maxi, skippered by John Winning Jr, crossed the line about 1am on Wednesday in a time of 1 day, 11 hours, 56 minutes and 48 seconds. “Congratulations to skipper John Winning Jr and crew,” …

By Chinelo Eze 25 November 2022   |   10:45 pm In commemoration of the 2022 World Antimicrobial Awareness Week (WAAW), a foundation named after Dr. Ameyo Stella Adadevoh (DRASA) is educating the public about antimicrobial resistance (AMR) with an inter-school debate and talent hunt show at Yaba, Lagos. The …