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Despite losing the 2024 Grammy Awards, President Bola Tinubu has hailed Nigeria’s six musical stars nominated for the awards namely Burna Boy, Davido, Olamide, Tems, Asake, and Ayra Starr. History has it that the first award ceremony was held simultaneously in two locations on May 4, 1959, the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills, California, and the Park Sheraton Hotel, New York City, New York, with 28 Grammys awarded. A release issued on Monday evening by his Media Adviser, Ajuri Ngelale, said Tinubu celebrated the musical marvels who have put Nigeria on the chart of cultural command through their artistry…

The Super Eagles of Nigeria are richer by $2.5 million for qualifying for the 2023 AFCON semi-finals stage. Recall that the Super Eagles qualified for the semi-final stage after defeating Angola with a 1-0 scoreline at the Felix Houphouet Boigny Stadium in Abidjan, Ivory Coast, on Friday, February 2, courtesy of Ademola Lookman’s goal. Apart from the Super Eagles, South Africa, DR Congo, and Ivory Coast that qualified for the semi-finals of the 2023 AFCON are entitled to the said amount each. The president of the Confederation of African Football (CAF) announced a 40 percent increase in prize monies ahead…

The Consul General of the United States to Nigeria, Will Stevens, says Africa will define the future of the world.  Stevens said United State is committed to the economic growth and prosperity of Nigeria and her sub-nationals. He reiterated the call for robust partnership earlier made by the U. S. Secretary of State, Tony Blinken during his visit to Nigeria last week. The Consul General stated this when he paid a courtesy call on the state Governor, Pastor Umo Eno Friday at the State EXCO Chamber, Government House, Uyo. He lauded Akwa Ibom Governor on the developmental strides currently ongoing…

Gabriel Martinelli, Bukayo Saka and Leandro Trossard were on target as Arsenal cut the gap on leaders Liverpool to two points with a 3-1 victory in a crunch clash in the title race at the Emirates Stadium. The contest was hyped as a ‘must-not lose’ for The Gunners and Mikel Arteta’s side were dominant against the lacklustre Merseysiders for much of the first half. Saka gave the hosts a deserved lead on 14 minutes when he fired a rebound into an empty net following a superb save from Alisson to deny Kai Havertz. Liverpool could easily have fallen further behind…

As former member of House Representatives, Chief Nduese Essien clocked 80, Akwa Ibom State Governor Umo Eno has begged him not to retire from politics yet based on his valued contributions to societal growth. Essien who is a staunch member of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) was also Chairman of the South South Caucus in the House and Minister of Lands and Housing, among others. Speaking during a special thanksgiving service in honour of the elder statesman at Qua Iboe Church, Ikot Ibiok in Eket Local Government Area on Sunday, Governor Eno said the state indeed the world needs to tap…

Etekamba Umoren, the new Delta State INEC Resident Electoral Commissioner successfully conducted his first public function during the Delta State House of Assembly re-run election in Burutu and Ethiope West Constituencies. Umoren sworn in by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) chairman, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu on Thursday, February 1, 2024 was deployed to Delta State. He is one of the 10 RECs appointed by President Bola Tinubu in October last year. While the remaining nine were sworn in December 2023, the commission said Mr Umoren would be sworn in when the tenure of his predecessor, Monday Udo-Tom, another Akwa Ibom son…

South Africa goalkeeper Ronwen Williams produce wonderful performance for penalty shootout to help South Africa defeat Cape Verde 2-1 and progress to di semi-final of di 2023 Africa Cup of Nations. The Bafana Bafana goalkeeper saved four spot-kicks in a dramatic climax in Yamoussoukro as his nation booked a last-four date with Nigeria. Chances were few and far between over 120 minutes at Stade Charles Konan Banny de Yamoussoukro, though the best fell to Cape Verde. Williams came to the rescue to keep out Garry Rodrigues in the 56th minute, and produced a fantastic reflex save to deny Gilson Benchimol in stoppage…

As Chief Nduese Essien marks 80th birthday anniversary, his former colleagues in the House of Representatives (PDP), Akwa Ibom State,  have joined other people and groups in congratulating him on the event. A congratulatory message signed by Rt. Hon. (Obong) Eno Akpan, Chairman of Forum, said ‘‘We are proud to identify with you for your unassailable attainments as a two-term member, pioneer Chairman South South Caucus, as well as Minister of Lands and Housing.’’ In the message made available to Straightnews, the forum noted ‘‘Your stellar performances and camaraderie in those offices portrayed you as a pragmatic, passionate and firm…

Hard-fighting Elephants of Ivory Coast blew up Mali to book their place in the final four of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations following a dramatic 2-1 win over resilient Mali. Following Adama Traore’s missed penalty for Mali, Nene Dorgeles thought his second half goal secured the win. However, Simon Adingra levelled in the last minute before Oumar Diakite took centre stage as the match looked to be heading for penalties. Ivory Coast pulled off an astonishing extra-time comeback win despite being a man down as they beat Mali 2-1 Saturday evening. The hosts needed a penalty shootout to get…

The Super Eagles of Nigeria qualified for semi-final after defeating the Sable Antelopes of Angola 1-0 in first quarter-final at 2023 in the African Cup of Nations (AFCON) ensemble at Abidjan in Ivory Coast. Ademola Lookman scoring his third goal of the knockout stage courtesy of Moses Simon’s perceptive pass during a rare instance of Angola’s defence converted a cut-back from Moses Simon to fire Super Eagles ahead before the first half. Substitute Zine hit the post for Angola just before the hour mark. Victor Osimhen scored the second Nigeria’s goal but was ruled out for offside. The West Africans…