The Swiss Broadcasting Corporation (SBC), SWI swissinfo.ch’s parent company, is set to switch off outdated analogue FM transmitters at the end of December. FM was originally expected to be switched off throughout Switzerland by the end of 2024. The government extended FM licences for the radio industry for the last time in October 2023 to…
Following the wave of uprising and peoples angst directed at government authorities across Africa, the latest being Kenya, a plea for caution has gone to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu not to take the resilience and patience of hungry Nigerians for granted. Former Deputy Chief of Defence Administration at the Defence Intelligence Agency(DIA), retired Commodore Kunle…
The Minister of Aviation, Festus Keyamo has stated that some aircraft operating in the country are being used for illegal activities including drug trafficking and money laundering. Keyamo said this on Thursday while inaugurating a Ministerial Taskforce Committee to checkmate illegal chartered operations in the country, Though the minister did not mention the names of…
The number of people sleeping on the streets of London has hit a record high of nearly 12,000, according to the latest figures showed on Thursday, as the impact of the UK’s cost-of-living crisis bites. Britain, the world’s sixth-biggest economy, saw decades-high inflation in 2023 and a shortage of affordable rental properties over recent years….
Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, has responded to those criticizing him for attending the wedding of Afrobeat sensation Davido and Chioma on Tuesday in Lagos. It was reported that Ooni’s presence at the ceremony, particularly his interactions with the guests, drew criticism from netizens. In response, Oba Ogunwusi, however, told journalists at a briefing…
Nollywood actress, Sharon Ooja, who married her lover, Ugo Nwoke, in Abuja on Thursday, has disclosed that she got engaged after two-and-a-half months of dating. She made this known in an interview which was shared on Thursday, Sharon said her sister introduced her to Nwoke, and despite initial reservations, they connected deeply. She added that…
Controversial reality star, Aderombi Adedayo Martin, better known as DeeOne, has lambasted afrobeats singer Davido’s wife, Chioma Rowland’s family, for marrying their daughter off in Lagos instead of their home state of Imo. Davido and Chioma’s traditional wedding was held at the Eko Hotel and Suites on Tuesday. Reacting in a video message shared via…
The Chief Imam of Ogbomoso, Sheik Teliat Yinus Ayilara has tackled the Soun of Ogbomoso, Oba Afolabi Ghandi Olaoye, over a query issued to him (Imam) for going to Hajj without informing the monarch. Ayilara said the office of the Chief Imam is not a traditional title. Ayilara noted that the Chief Imam is not…
The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has announced a 14-day postponement of the application process for student loans at state-owned institutions due to insufficient data submissions. Initially scheduled to begin on June 25, 2024, the application window will now open on July 10, 2024. The postponement was deemed necessary after several state institutions failed to…
Veronica Imade Adeleke (born November 23, 1963) was a celebrated Nigerian university lecturer and businesswoman. Her profound impact within those hallowed halls was a symphony of intellect, resonating with a resonance that lingered in the hearts of her students. Veronica Adeleke‘s presence extended beyond academia’s bounds as she stood as the cherished matriarch to the…
