Radio Broadcasting was introduced into Nigeria in 1933 by the Colonial Government, and was initially named the Radio Diffusion Service (RDS). The RDS allowed the public to hear the British Broadcasting Corporation’s foreign radio service broadcasts in certain public locations over loudspeakers. In April 1950, the RDS became the Nigerian Broadcasting Service and introduced radio stations…
Of the three times Cameroon defeated Nigeria to lift the African Nations Cup trophy, two will fail today’s VAR test. Only their first cup victory makes sense, the others were fraudulently assisted by the referee. Ever since the Indomitable Lions stole the cup in Lagos 24 years ago, they have been unable to defeat the…
Veteran fuji musician Wasiu Ayinde, popularly known as K1 De Ultimate, has urged President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to proffer urgent solutions to the worsening economic crisis confronting the nation. He said the current economic hardship in the country needs urgent “attention and remedy.” The singer noted that Nigerians are angered by the excruciating economic crunch,…
The Voice of Nigeria or VON (Yoruba Ilé Akéde Nàíjíríà; Hausa Muryar Najeriya; Igbo Olu nke Naijiria; Fula Konngol Naajeeriya) is the official international broadcasting station of Nigeria. Founded in 1961, the Voice of Nigeria began life as the External Service of the then Nigerian Broadcasting Corporation (now Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria). Then Prime Minister Sir Abubakar Tafawa Balewa commissioned the service. The nation’s growing commitment informed the need to have…
Nigerian Boxer, Elizabeth Oshoba has emerged the World Champion in women’s featherweight category. Oshoba knocked out Italy’s Michela Braga in the 10th round of World Boxing Council (WBC) Silver Female featherweight bout to claim the world title and extended her professional bout record to 7-0. In November 2023, the 24-year old beat Italy’s Martina Righi…
Former Nigerian professional footballer, Segun Odegbami, better known as Mathematical7 shared on his Facebook page his meeting with Garba Lawal in Abidjan. Odegbami expressed his happiness seeing again the legendary left midfielder after a long time. His post reads; A few minutes ago, I ran into the legendary ex-international, the one called Chindo, the versatile,…
Adamimogo Communications Ltd, the operators behind Adamimogo 93.1FM in Lekki, Lagos, Adamimogo 105.1FM Ibadan, has officially announced their upcoming venture in Ido-Ekiti, Ekiti State. The visionary behind this expansion, Prophet Sam Olu-Alo, a prominent cleric and the station’s founder, shared this exciting development during a confidential meeting with Olojudo of Ido-Ekiti. Prophet Sam Olu Alo…
Honourable Minister of Sports Development, Sen. John Owan Enoh, has revealed that President Bola Tinubu told him that he was not too impressed with the Super Eagles’ display in their final Africa Cup of Nations Group A clash against Guinea-Bissau a few days ago. Enoh made this known while speaking with the Super Eagles players…
Grammy-winning Nigerian singer-songwriter, Temilade Openiyi, popularly known as Tems, is poised to make history at the 2024 Billboard Women In Music Event. The ‘Essence’ crooner has been named as the recipient of the Breakthrough Award Honor at this year’s Women In Music Awards, making her the first-ever Nigerian honoree. Billboard announced the honorees for the…
Super Eagles winger, Moses Simon is upbeat that Nigeria has what it takes to defeat any of its opponent as it charges towards a fourth AFCON title. Simon was in action on Monday evening when the Super Eagles defeated group stage opponent Guinea-Bissau to reach the 2023 Africa Cup Of Nations (AFCON) knockout stages. The…
