Google Launches Station, Targets 200 Locations in Nigeria by 2019

Web search engine, Google, has unveiled Google Station aimed at providing free high-quality, high-speed Wi-Fi hotspots to millions of Nigerians. The launching made Nigeria the fifth country to get Google Station, after India, Indonesia, Thailand, and Mexico. The Google Country Director, Mrs. Juliet Ehimuan-Chiazor, who made the disclosure in Lagos on Friday, said the station…

Mikel Obi Says “Thank You” to Police for Father’s Rescue

Super Eagles captain Mikel Obi has expressed his gratitude to the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) for their role in rescuing his father who was kidnapped. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Mikel revealed after the 2018 FIFA World Cup that his father was abducted before Nigeria’s last group stage match against Argentina in…

Kareem, 11 Draws President Macron on The Spot #CelebrateAfricanCulture

Eleven year-old boy, Kareem Olamilekan, artistically drew a portrait of President Emmanuel Macron of France during his visit to the New Afrikan Shrine in Lagos. The event held to showcase and celebrate African culture was hosted by Nigerian Artist and performer Banky W and Kenturah King. The youngster amazingly drew the portrait of the French…

South Korean Players May be Forced to Complete Military Service after #WorldCup

Despite South Korea win and eventual exit of defending Champions Germany in the Russia 2018 World Cup, the Korean players may face a likely ” punishment” of completing the military service exercise. The players have received the overwhelming sympathy of the Korean public, with many feeling squad members face being “punished” for failing to reach…

FG Inaugurates Committee on Civil Servants Welfare

The Head of Civil Service of the Federation, Mrs. Winifred Oyo-Ita, on Friday in Abuja,  inaugurated a Technical Committee to develop the Federal Civil Service Welfare Policy. Oyo-Ita said that the inauguration was part of the implementation of the 2017 to 2020 Federal Civil Service Strategy and Implementation Plan (FCSSIP). She said that one of…

NGO Trains 40 on Conflict Monitoring, Responses in Plateau

A Non-Governmental Organisation, West Africa Network for Peace Building (WANEP), on Friday in Jos commenced training of 40 critical stakeholders on conflict monitoring, analysis and response strategies. The participants included traditional rulers, security agencies, women groups, religious organisations and journalists, among others. Speaking on the training, Mrs. Kefia-Onam Birch, the Regional Program Officer of WANEP,…

#WorldCup Clash #NGAARG Nigeria vs Argentina: Nigerian Celebrities in Russia to Support Super Eagles

Several Nigerian celebrities including musicians Banky Wellington, Timi Dakolo and Oritsefemi are currently in St. Petersburg, Russia ahead of the Nigeria-Argentina game scheduled for Tuesday evening. Reports have it that the award winning director of ‘The Wedding Party’, Kemi Adetiba and television presenter Bolanle Olukanni are also among celebrities lined up to cheer the Super…