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Nigerian afrobeat singer Seun Kuti has accused Wizkid of stealing his nickname. Kuti claims he was the first person to use the nickname “Big Bird.” The accusation was made during a live broadcast after a fan suggested Kuti stop using the name because of Wizkid’s similar nickname, “The Biggest Bird”. Nigerian afrobeat singer Seun Kuti has accused Wizkid of stealing his nickname, insisting that he used it first. A Wizkid fan made the claim during a recent live stream when he suggested that he should stop using the name “Big Bird” as Wizkid is also known as “The Biggest Bird”.…

Applications for Yangzhou University scholarships are now open. In this article, we explain the scholarship program in detail, its benefits, and the step-by-step application process. Yangzhou University Scholarship is a full scholarship for international students. These scholarships are available for undergraduate, master’s and PhD students. These scholarships will provide tuition remission, accommodation and stipends of up to RMB 2,500. Yangzhou University (YZU) is jointly established by the People’s Government of Jiangsu Province and the Ministry of Education of the People’s Republic of China. It is a key comprehensive university in Jiangsu Province and one of the first universities with the…

Nigeria has hired a U.S. lobbying firm under a $9 million contract to promote its efforts to protect Christians and counterterrorism amid renewed scrutiny and accusations of Christian persecution. The federal government has signed a $9 million contract with a U.S. lobbying firm to help communicate Nigeria’s efforts to protect Christians to the U.S. government. Kaduna-based law firm Aster Legal has hired DCI Group on behalf of national security adviser Nuhu Ribadu, according to lobbying disclosures filed with the US Department of Justice. DCI Group is an American public affairs and lobbying firm. The agreement was signed on December 17,…

Applications for the Sir James McNeil Postgraduate Research Scholarship are currently open. In this article, we explain the scholarship in detail, its benefits, and the step-by-step application process. The Sir James McNeil Postgraduate Research Scholarship 2023-2024 is a fully funded scholarship for international students. This scholarship is offered for Master’s and PhD studies. The scholarship includes an annual living stipend: $36,800, a relocation stipend: $550, and an annual research stipend: $1,500. The Sir James McNeill Postgraduate Research Scholarship (SJMN) is funded by a private trust and was established in memory of the late Sir James McNeill, who had a long-standing…

Yassine Bounou saved two penalties and Youssef En-Nesyri scored the decisive penalty to seal the win for hosts Morocco Won 4-2 on penalties Nigeria were held to a 0-0 draw in a tense Africa Cup of Nations semi-final in Rabat.Morocco, seeking a first continental title in 50 years, will face 2021 champions Senegal in the decider in Rabat on Sunday, while Nigeria face Egypt in the third-place final the day before.There were few clear-cut chances for either side in the first 120 minutes of Wednesday’s penalty shootout, but Morocco created more chances despite several fine saves from Nigeria goalkeeper Stanley…

Taiwo Oyedle says he has received death threats for pushing for tax reform, warning that an overhaul of Nigeria’s weak tax system is inevitable despite the risks. He said a number of long-standing challenges continue to hinder meaningful reform. He cited deep public distrust of government, weak tax compliance and insufficient understanding of fiscal exchanges as key obstacles. Chairman of the Presidential Commission on Fiscal Policy and Tax Reform, Taiwo Oyedele, has revealed that he has received threats on his life over his ongoing efforts to reform Nigeria’s tax system. Oyedele disclosed this on Tuesday while speaking at a symposium…

The University of Exeter Scholarships 2023-2024 are partially funded scholarships for international students. These scholarships offer the recipients a range of full, £10,000 and £5,000 tuition fee scholarships. The Global Excellence Scholarship was established to support students who wish to develop their academic potential and contribute to a thriving University community of students and staff from more than 170 countries. The Global Excellence Scholarship recognizes high academic achievement and helps academics access our excellence in teaching and learning, while taking advantage of all that university life has to offer to support their ambitions for the future. Scholarship Summary Learning level:…

JAMB has started selling applications for 2026 UTME and direct admission. The announcement was made by the Registrar, Professor Ishaq Oloyede through the official X account of the Board. Applications for admission to Nigerian tertiary institutions for the 2026/2027 academic session are open. The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has announced the start of sales for the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) 2026 and Direct Entry (DE) admissions for the 2026/2027 academic year. In a statement signed by the Registrar, Professor Ishaq Oloyede and shared on the board’s official X account on Tuesday evening, JAMB invited applications from qualified…

The Raydon Postgraduate Research Scholarship 2023/2024 is a fully funded scholarship for international students. These scholarships are only available for Masters and PhD studies. The scholarship covers an annual living stipend: $20,300. These prestigious supplementary scholarships help support postgraduate study and living expenses in relevant humanities and social science research fields. This prestigious scholarship is available to help support the living costs of students studying for PhD and Masters degrees while studying at Monash University. Monash Scholarships reward excellence and help you achieve your ambitions, whatever your circumstances. We are looking for students who are curious, optimistic, and want to…

Seun Kuti highlighted the lasting impact of his father, Fela Kuti, who said he received $120,000. The amount underscores the enduring power of Fela’s legacy nearly 29 years after his death. Seun compared his father’s achievements to those of other artists, specifically mentioning Wizkid FC, suggesting that their father has yet to reach a similar level of success. Seun Kuti highlighted his father Fela’s lasting influence as he revealed he received $120,000, a testament to the enduring power of Fela’s legacy, even 29 years after his death. He compared it to Wizkid FC, suggesting that their father is yet to…