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The Minister of Art, Culture, Tourism and Creative Economy, Barrister Hannatu Musa Musawa, has expressed sorrow over the death of renowned highlife musician and folklorist, Mike Ejeagha, who passed away on Friday, June 6, 2025, at the age of 95. In a statement released in Abuja on Saturday, the minister paid tribute to Ejeagha’s contributions to Nigerian music and cultural preservation, describing him as a national treasure whose work left a lasting imprint on the country’s cultural identity. “The nation has lost a treasure trove of cultural heritage and musical genius,” Musawa said. “Mike Ejeagha’s contributions to Nigerian music are…

A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and a 2019 APC presidential aspirant, Chief Charles Udeogaranya, has advised the party leadership to perish the idea of a sole ticket, vowing to drag the party to court if it refuses to allow his aspiration to lead Nigeria in 2027 under the APC. In a statement on Saturday, Udeogaranya said that even if he does not end up winning the party’s ticket, he would be happy that his party followed democratic principles to the letter. He said his right to vote and be voted for is sacrosanct and fully protected by…

Bright Ede may not yet be a household name, but the 18-year-old Nigerian-born defender is rapidly becoming one of Europe’s most talked-about teenage prospects — and two of the Premier League’s biggest clubs are already circling, Soccernet.ng reports. Ede’s meteoric rise began just months ago when he left Polish third-tier side Zaglebie Lubin II in January to join Motor Lublin for a modest €100,000 fee. Since then, his career has skyrocketed. He made his Ekstraklasa debut earlier this year — scoring on his first appearance — and has gone on to feature in six of Lublin’s final nine matches. It…

The Deeper Life Bible Church has accused Lagos State government agencies of unlawfully demolishing several of its properties across the state, describing the actions as unjust and indicative of systematic harassment. In a statement released on Thursday and signed by its legal representatives, Nojim Tairu & Co., the church condemned what it called “an alarming pattern of hostility” by government bodies. According to the church, its branches in Yaba, Olorunishola, and Lawanson were among those affected, with the demolitions allegedly carried out by the Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority (LAMATA), the Lagos State Building Control Agency (LASBCA), and the Surulere…

Super Eagles captain William Troost-Ekong has penned a heartfelt message to celebrate a decade of service to Nigeria, a significant milestone in a career deeply rooted in pride and commitment, Soccernet.ng reports.  The 31-year-old defender, who was born in the Netherlands and raised in England to Nigerian parents, was eligible to represent all three nations. He initially featured for the Netherlands at youth level, making three appearances for their U19 and U20 sides. But in June 2015, aged just 21, he chose to commit his international future to Nigeria — a decision that has defined his professional journey. Super Eagles…

In SummaryThe manufacturing sector in Africa is projected to have a value-added output of $77.66 billion and a total output of $284.70 billion by the end of 2025. With projected Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) inflows in 2025 pegged at 4%, and CAGR (2025-2029) at -2.27% for value-added, and -2.84% for output, the manufacturing sector is poised to become a major attraction point for foreign investors.Value-Added Per Capita sits at $98.25, Value-Added Margin: 27%, Output Per Enterprise: US$1.21 million and Manufacturing Intensity: 14.32% over 235,000 Number of Enterprises highlights Africa’s manufacturing sector.Deep Dive!!Africa’s manufacturing sector is expanding and remains a cornerstone for…

• Emulate Virtues Of Prophet Mohammed, IPAC Urges MuslimsAs Nigerians mark the celebration of Eid-el-Kabir, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has extended its heartfelt felicitations to citizens across the country, urging them to embrace the occasion as a moment of deep reflection, spiritual rededication, and unwavering faith in divine mercy amid the nation’s worsening socio-economic plight. This was even as the Inter-Party Advisory Council (IPAC), on Friday, called on Muslims to emulate the virtues of Prophet Mohammed (SAW), especially his compassion, humility, and devotion to peace and justice, as they celebrate Eid-el-Kabir. In a statement signed by its National Publicity Secretary, Debo Ologunagba,…

By Angela Onwuzoo Gynaecologists have clarified that although irregular or abnormal ovulation has been linked to infertility, women with ovulation problems can still get pregnant. The physicians, however, noted that some women with irregular ovulation could have infertility issues due to an alteration in the pathway for normal reproduction. According to them, about 20 percent of women of reproductive age have irregular ovulation also known as anovulation. The experts identified polycystic ovarian syndrome a hormonal disorder, premature ovarian failure, thyroid dysfunction, diabetes mellitus, and excessive weight gain as some of the health conditions that are associated with irregular ovulation. Cleveland…

House of Representatives member, Sunday Cyriacus Umeha representing Udi-Ezeagu Federal Constituency of Enugu State insists that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is living up to the expectation of the entire people of the Southeast geopolitical zone of the country. The lawmaker, who recently dumped the opposition Labour Party (LP) for the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), tells ADAMU ABUH why he took the decision. Excerpts: What informed your sudden interest in APC instead of Labour Party (LP)? Generally speaking, APC prior to 2023 might not be all that interesting to many. But since the assumption of office of President Bola Ahmed…

Bayer Leverkusen forward Victor Boniface has taken to social media to celebrate his Super Eagles teammate Tolu Arokodare after scoring his first international goal for Nigeria in the 1-1 draw against Russia on Friday, Soccernet.ng reports. Arokodare was introduced in the second half to replace Boniface and made an instant impact just ten minutes later. He capitalised on a poor pass from the Russian goalkeeper, calmly slotting home the equaliser to earn Nigeria a share of the spoils at the Luzhniki Stadium. Watch Tolu Arokodare’s goal here: 71 MIN GOAL Tolu Arokodare 1-1 #Football411 #RUSNGA pic.twitter.com/fCRDxCkuOm — Football 411 (@football__411)…