Dangote, Glo, Others Advance to Final Stage in 9mobile Bid
The scramble to acquire 9mobile, Nigeria’s fourth largest network operator, has advanced to the next stage, with 10 out of the 16 firms that submitted...
Former Vice President, Alex Ekwueme, is dead
A former Nigerian Vice President, Alex Ekwueme, is dead. According to the SUN newspaper, a statement from his family said he died at a London...
Ghana proposes $13.9 billion budget in 2018
The Ghanaian government plans to spend $13.9 billion (62 billion Ghana cedis, about N4.2 trillion) in the 2018 fiscal year, the country’s finance minister said...
I dumped music for acting — Abdul Shareef
Prominent Kannywood actor, Abdul Shareef, has told PREMIUM TIMES HAUSA why he dumped music to embrace acting. The actor, whose brother, Umar Shareef, is a...
Gunmen storm commissioner’s house, kill three
Three persons were killed in Ukanafun Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State on Sunday when gunmen stormed the country home of the Commissioner for...
Leon Balogun breaks hand, undergoes surgery
Nigeria powerful defender Leon Balogun has returned to the treatment room days after helping the Super Eagles beat South American giants Argentina 4-2 in Krasnodar...
Lagos to get 24/7 power supply in 2018 – Ambode
The Governor of Lagos State, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode, has said plans are at advanced stages to generate constant electricity for residents of the state in...
NNPC, Chevron seal $1.7b deal to raise oil, gas production
Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) and Chevron Nigeria Limited (CNL) have signed the second and final phase of an Alternative Financing Agreement that will increase...
Lagos extends water supply to Ogudu Ori-Oke, Alapere communities
The Lagos State government said it has completed necessary arrangement to extend potable water supply to Ogudu Ori-Oke and Alapere areas of Lagos State. The...
Though not nominated for the award, I appreciate the invite, Small Doctor speaks on AFRIMA snub
Small Doctor, has opened up on his AFRIMA’s snub as many thought he would be nominated as he had one of the biggest songs this...