The 2024 MTV Europe Music Awards (EMAs) have announced their nominations, featuring a strong representation from Nigerian artists, including Ayra Starr, Asake, Burna Boy, Rema, and Tems. This year’s awards will take place on November 10, 2024, at the new Co-op Live arena in Manchester, UK. Highlights of the Nominations The Significance of Afrobeats The…
Former Vice President Yemi Osinbajo is set to deliver the keynote address at the launch of Jude Ilo’s highly anticipated book titled “It is imPOSSIBLE: Influencing Change in Nigeria.” The event will take place on October 14, 2024, in Abuja, following a soft launch scheduled for October 8 in Lagos. About the Book Jude Ilo’s…
Last week was the week of Nigeria’s independence celebration, but for most Nigerians, there was little to celebrate as the country reels under the weight of runaway inflation. We are in the middle of a certain level of hunger that is unreal. This is classic economic non-sense, because it does not make sense for a…
White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre has been promoted to senior adviser to the president, ABC News has learned. “Karine has been a trusted advisor to the President and all of us here at the White House since day one. Her counsel will be critical to get as much done as possible for the American people in…
As Nigeria navigates its complex political landscape, concerns have been raised about the effectiveness of its political parties. Salihu Moh. Lukman, the immediate past National Vice Chairman of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), recently articulated a pressing issue: Nigeria is now a democracy without functional political parties. This statement reflects a growing sentiment among…
This means NNPC will no longer be the sole off-taker, and marketers can now negotiate prices directly with Dangote Refinery. The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC) is ending its exclusive purchase agreement with Dangote Refinery, opening up the market for other marketers to buy petrol directly from the refinery, PREMIUM TIMES can authoritatively report today. This…
On October 7, 2024, Israel commemorated the first anniversary of the devastating Hamas attack that took place a year ago, which resulted in the deaths of over 1,200 people. The day was marked by emotional memorials and protests as the nation continues to grapple with the aftermath of the attack and the ongoing conflict in…
Welcome to the Weekly Sports Roundup! Stay updated with the latest happenings in the world of sports. Here’s a quick look at the top events and highlights from the past week: Premier League The 7th matchday of the 2024/2025 Premier League season delivered a series of exciting and competitive matches from October 5-6, 2024. These…
Warren Buffett has always been clear about how he wants to handle his wealth with his kids, famously saying he’d give them “enough so they can do anything but not enough so they can do nothing.” His son, Peter Buffett, really took that to heart. At 19, Peter made a bold move by cashing in his $90,000…
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has won 30 of the 31 chairmanship positions in the Akwa Ibom local government elections. On Saturday, the Akwa Ibom State Independent Electoral Commission (AKISIEC) conducted elections in 31 LGAs and 369 wards. The results posted on the Facebook page of AKISIEC on Sunday showed that the PDP won 30 LGAs while…
