Two of Nigeria's biggest musical exports, Burna Boy and Tems, are set to make history as the first Afrobeat musicians to grace the international costume ball, the MetGala  It is one of the most expensive fundraising balls in the world, with entrance tickets set to cost at least $30,000  The theme for the 2023 MetGala is Karl Lagerfeld, and it will be held at The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, America . Grammy Award winning Nigerian acts Burna boy and tems set to make history as first afro beats arts to attend MetGala  Scoure: Instagram @burnaboygram/tems . Internationally renowned Afrobeat superstars  Burna Boy and Tems will make history on May 1, 2023, as they become the first Nigerian music stars to grace the famous MetGala event in New York.  Along with these two superstars to be at the event is Celia crooner ,Tiwa Savage. However, she would be there as a performing artist while Burna Boy and Tems are invited, guests. The MetGala is arguably the bi...

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  The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved the sum of N2.3 billion for the commencement of local assembly of Magnus Aircraft at Nigerian College of Aviation Technology, Zaria, Kaduna State. Minister of Aviation, Hadi Sirika, disclosed this after the FEC meeting at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. Mr Sirika expressed optimism that the Nigerian aviation industry would soon progress into local manufacturing of aircraft. Nigeria will assemble the Sentinel variant locally, while Magnus will supply dozens of its aerobatic Fusion UL training aircraft. In May last year, Magnus signed an agreement with Nigerian College of Aviation Technology (NCAT) for the assembly and sale of its Fusion UL model. DG NCAT Captian Alkali Modigbo, Senator Hadi Sirika, Nigeria’s Minister of Aviation, and László Boros CEO of Magnus Aircraft Zrt were present during the signing. These acquisitions is funded under the 2023 Budget proposal submitted by Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari to the National A...

  Johannesburg in South Africa has been ranked the highest overall ranking score for creating the most enabling environment for creativity and quality index, followed by Cairo in Egypt and Lagos in Nigeria. The Creative Vibrancy Index for Africa (CVIA) has ranked Lagos as the third most culturally vibrant city in Africa in its ranking of how 12 African cities support and enable the arts, culture, and creative industries.    Johannesburg came first with the highest overall ranking score for creating the most enabling environment for creativity, followed by Cairo in Egypt and Lagos in Nigeria. Marrakech in Morocco, Tunis in Tunisia and Kinshasa, the capital of the Democratic Republic of Congo were ranked the least enabling cities.   The index provided a comprehensive overview of the environment for artists and creative entrepreneurs in Johannesburg, Kinshasa, Dakar, Nairobi, Tunis, Marrakech, Luanda, Accra, Cairo, Lagos, Harare and Dar-Es-Salam.

Nigeria, which is a West African country, is recognized for its vast population and diversified culture. With over 126 million internet users and a fast increasing digital economy, Nigerian online business options are expanding. In this blog post, we'll look at some of the top internet business options available to Nigerians.   E-commerce E-commerce is the online purchase and sale of products and services. This business model has grown in prominence in Nigeria in recent years, with Jumia, Konga, and Payporte leading the way. There are other specialist e-commerce stores, such as Supermart.ng for groceries and Dealdey for goods bargains. Nigerians can use these platforms or set up their own e-commerce site to sell things that are appealing to their target market. Marketing via the internet Digital marketing is a broad phrase that incorporates any marketing efforts that promote a product or service through digital channels such as social media, search engines, email, and websites....

With deaths now well over 400 and hundreds injured, Sudan’s crisis is deepening and fears are heightened especially as regards the fate of many Nigerians trapped in the country. The crisis in Sudan is far from over, even though there currently is a cease fire. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said Thursday that the United States was working with Sudan’s warring generals to extend an expiring, shaky ceasefire that he helped broker. Blinken said he expected to say more “in the coming hours” on the situation in Sudan, where the army has renewed air strikes on rival paramilitaries in the capital Khartoum even before the truce expires at midnight (2200 GMT). This return to hostilities remains a very big concerns for foreign citizens and their nations, as there is no telling how far the warring generals will go to take control of the country. The Nigerian authorities have been giving updates as regards the plight of Nigerians trapped within Sudan and here are nine things we currently kn...

  A petrol tanker caught fire at the Bauchi junction, Farin Gada axis Jos North local government area of Plateau State killing about 10 people while many others sustained various degrees of injuries. Among the injured were some personnel of the Federal Road Road Safety Corps FRSC, motorists, pedestrians, and business people who were in the busy vicinity at the time of the incident. Some vehicles and tricycles were also burnt as a result of the incident. However, some security personnel escaped being lynched by irate youths who were angered by their alleged late arrival. Two personnel of the FRSC were injured while one of their vehicles got burnt. The State Fire Service department was yet to respond to calls to the known phone number but the State Police Command through its spokesman, Alfred Alabo said, “The Command received information from a good Samaritan that a tanker conveying Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) lost control, crashed and burst in flames along Bauchi Road Junction in ...

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  President Buhari has arrived the Nigerian Army Trooping and Presentation of Colours parade 2023. Buhari, today at the Eagle Square, venue of the parade, at about 10:18am was accompanied by his Chief of Staff, Prof Ibrahim Gambari. The former military head of State was dressed with the ceremonial military uniform and he’s currently reviewing over 1,000 officers who are standby on the parade. News reports have it that the Chief of Defence Staff, Gen. Lucky Irabor; the Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Faruk Yahaya, and the Inspector-General of Police Usman Baba, Chief of Air Staff, Air Marshal Oladayo Amao; Chief of Naval Staff, Rear Admiral Awwal Zubairu Gambo, Senate President Ahmad Lawan are among the dignitaries in attendance.

  Angry protesters mostly youths in Riyom Community, the gateway to Jos the Plateau state capital have blocked the Jos-Abuja road to protest against what they call renewed killings in some parts of the area by gunmen.  Reports has it that tension enveloped Farin Lamba and some parts of Riyom Local Government Area as youths and Community members have blocked major highways leading in and out of Jos, protesting the resurgence of killings in their Communities by gunmen. News correspondent gathered that security operatives sent to the affected areas were alleged to have been attacked by angry community members. As a result of the development many motorists and travelers have been reported stranded along Mararaban Jama’a with many commuters forced to turn back to either take alternative route to their destination.

Lampard has failed to spark a revival from his troubled team, who were booed off at full-time.  Chelsea’s Brazilian defender Thiago Silva (L) jumps above Chelsea’s French midfielder N’Golo Kante (2L) and Brentford’s English striker Ivan Toney (2R) to header the ball during the English Premier League football match between Chelsea and Brentford at Stamford Bridge in London on April 26, 2023 Chelsea crashed to a fifth successive defeat under Frank Lampard as their west London neighbours Brentford won 2-0 at Stamford Bridge. In his second spell as Chelsea boss after replacing the sacked Graham Potter until the end of the season, Lampard has failed to spark a revival from his troubled team, who were booed off at full-time. With former Paris Saint Germain and Tottenham manager Mauricio Pochettino reportedly close to taking charge, Chelsea are enduring their worst run since 1993 after their winless streak extended to eight games. Cesar Azpilicueta’s 37th minute own goal and Bryan Mbeumo’...

- Theatre Arts students of Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University have gone all African Magic mode -In a viral social media photo, the students were seen donning diabolic African costumes as popularly seen in Nollywood movies - It was gathered that the reason for the costume was to induct 100 and 200-level theatre arts.  The Department of Theatre Arts, Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University, Anambra State, has taken its induction of new students into the department to another dimension.  As reported by the Nigerian Tribune, 100 and 200-level students of the department were inducted dramatically and epically.  This was seen by jistown.blogspot.com in a Facebook post made on the official page of the University on Tuesday, April 25.  In the post, the new students were seen donning their diabolic costumes in the portrayal of the Nigerian traditional norm seen in Nollywood movies and drama's.  A caption from the university's official Facebook page reads: “The Departm...

  Promobot, a Russian company founded by three friends, has built a hyper-realistic robot The robot has striking features like a human and gives 600 human facial expressions Developing humanoid robots like Alex is a challenging endeavor, and the company spent $8 million(N3.68bn) to achieve the feature.  Technology is advancing so rapidly that many people worldwide are beginning to imagine the horrors depicted in science fiction movies. It even gets scarier when looking at Alex, a hyper-realistic robot who speaks, makes 600 human facial expressions, and can be customized to look like anyone. Reports  : has it that Alex even has a girlfriend named Alexandra, a humanoid barista and also 3.3M Followers on Tiktok. Owners of Alex- robot Alex is the brainchild of Promobot, a Russian company founded by three friends, Oleg Kivokurtsev, Maxim Utev, and Igor Yeremeev, who began building robots a decade ago by purchasing parts online . Their first creation, Promobot V1, could speak a...

  A runner from the just concluded London Marathon on Sunday died on his way home from the race. Steve Shanks, 45, ran the race in two hours and 53 minutes, but organisers on Wednesday revealed Steve's heartbreaking d eath shortly after completion of the race A statement from organisers read: "Everyone at London Marathon Events was deeply saddened to hear about the sudden death of Steve Shanks as he travelled home on Sunday 23 April after taking part in the London Marathon. "Steve, who was 45 and lived in Bingham, Nottingham, was a very experienced runner who had completed many marathons and finished on Sunday in 2:53:26. Wife of Stephen Shranks Mrs Jessica shared her shock in a post on Facebook. She wrote: "It’s with great sadness, that I wish to announce the loss of my wonderful husband, Stephen Shanks. "His passing was sudden & out of the blue. He was returning home having spent the day participating in the London Marathon. As you can imagine I’m absolute...

A hair vendor was robbed earlier today, but she has expressed her gratitude to Nigerian Afropop star, Adekunle Kosoko for reaching out to her and sending her money. In a video that went viral, the hair vendor displayed the stark emptiness of her store after it was robbed the previous night, with broken glass visible on the floor. However, the vendor reassured her customers, saying, “Guys everything, see they cleared everything. But make una relax I’m going to sort out everybody. Don’t fear. It’s me bah. I will sort you guys out.” A new update and video shared online show the hair vendor and her family kneeling down and thanking Adekunle Kosoko for his kind gesture. Although the amount of money given to the hair vendor was unspecified, it was clear from her reactions that she was grateful for the help from the artist, also known as Adekunle Gold. Overwhelmed with joy and gratitude, the hair vendor took to her Instagram page to share a heartfelt video, expressing her appreciation to ...

  The Federal Government through the Ministries of Foreign Affairs and Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development have issued emergency numbers for stranded citizens stating that serious efforts are being made to evacuate Nigerians in Sudan . In a joint statement by the two Ministers, Geoffrey Onyema and Sadiya Umar Farouq, they commemorated  with the citizens of the country and members of the Nigerian community. In a press statement released by the office of the permanent secretary,  some students (Nigerian citizens) were caught up in the ongoing crisis between the Sudaneese armed forces and the Paramilitary rapid support forces (RSF). The Ministers expressed concern about how some of the students are trying to find their way to the borders of either Egypt, Eritrea, Ethiopia or Chad on their own. The Honourable Ministers noted with concern that some of these students are trying to find their way to contiguous borders of either Egypt, Eritre...