By Ayomide Otitoju The Next Afrobeats Star (NAS) competition is set to return for its second season, continuing its mission to discover, nurture and showcase emerging Afrobeats talent across Nigeria. Building on the success of its debut edition, the 13-week competition will feature a nationwide call for entries, followed by physical auditions across key regions…
By Ayomide Otitoju MTN has celebrated the successful conclusion of its annual Y’ello Care employee volunteerism campaign, recognising staff members for their contributions to community development during a special Y’ello Care Impact Ceremony. The campaign, which ran for 25 days, saw employees dedicate their time, skills and resources to support underserved communities across Nigeria through…
By Ayomide Otitoju The MTN Foundation has reaffirmed its commitment to combating substance abuse in Nigeria through its Anti-Substance Abuse Programme (ASAP), highlighting the impact of the initiative as activities marking World Drug Day took place across the country. The Foundation said the programme continues to make a difference through awareness campaigns and early intervention,…
By Ayomide Otitoju A rare double wedding captivated guests in Ibadan, Oyo State, as twin sisters, Taiwo and Kehinde Adediran, exchanged vows with twin brothers, Taiwo and Kehinde Oguntoye, in a ceremony many described as a once-in-a-lifetime event. The colourful celebration featured matching bridal gowns, identical suits for the grooms, twin page boys and flower…
King Charles III has paid more than £30 million ($39.6 million) in personal taxes since ascending the British throne in September 2022, Buckingham Palace announced on Thursday in the first public disclosure of tax payments by a reigning monarch. The unprecedented release forms part of the Palace’s commitment to greater transparency amid increasing public scrutiny…
By Ayomide Otitoju JMG Limited has marked its 28th anniversary, highlighting nearly three decades of delivering engineering solutions and contributing to community development across Nigeria. Since its establishment in June 1998, the company has expanded its operations to meet evolving industrial and commercial needs, providing services in power generation, electrical infrastructure, cooling systems, elevators and…
Co-hosts Mexico sealed top spot in FIFA World Cup Group A with a perfect record after a 3-0 victory over the Czech Republic at Estadio Azteca on Wednesday. The win ensures Mexico advance to a Round of 32 clash at the same venue on June 30, while the Czech Republic exit the tournament after finishing…
Morocco twice came from behind to defeat Haiti 4-2 in an entertaining World Cup Group C clash in Atlanta on Wednesday, but were forced to settle for second place behind Brazil on goal difference. Haiti, who exited the tournament without a point, stunned the 2022 World Cup semi-finalists by taking the lead through an own…
Nicolas Pepe scored twice as Côte d’Ivoire defeated Curacao 2-0 on Thursday to advance to the FIFA World Cup knockout rounds for the first time in their history, ending the Caribbean nation’s remarkable tournament run. The former Arsenal forward, now at Villarreal, opened the scoring after just seven minutes in Philadelphia before adding a second…
