AGS NEWS – On Friday, Justice Ayokunle Faji of the Federal High Court in Lagos ordered the remand of four bloggers at Ikoyi Correctional Centre for allegedly cyberstalking and spreading false information about Guaranty Trust Holding Company PLC CEO, Segun … Continue reading Court remands four bloggers for cyberstalking, false publications against GTCO CEO
AGS NEWS – Dr. Elizabeth Egbetokun, the National President of the Police Officers’ Wives Association (POWA), has reaffirmed the group’s commitment to improving the welfare of police families and promoting unity among them. She made this pledge during the commissioning … Continue reading IG’s wife empowers widows of fallen officers in Rivers
AGS NEWS – Traders in Ose Okwodu Market in Onitsha, Anambra State, have blamed the rising cost of food items in Nigeria on the insecurity bedeviling the country. The traders stated this through their market leaders on Thursday when the … Continue reading Traders blame high cost of food items in Nigeria on insecurity
AGS NEWS – American rapper Cardi B has said she regrets knowing her estranged husband, Offset. AGS NEWS reports that Cardi B and Offset’s divorce recently got messy shortly after they welcomed their third child together. Offset took to Cardi … Continue reading I regret knowing you – Cardi B tells Offset
AGS NEWS – Nigerian cross-dresser Idris Okuneye, aka Bobrisky, has called for an open and independent investigation into the alleged N15 million bribe saga. AGS NEWS recalls that popular activist and social media influencer Martins Vincent Otse, aka VeryDarkMan, had … Continue reading N15m bribery: Bobrisky talks tough, demands open investigation
AGS NEWS – A report by the Nigerian Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (NEITI) revealed that oil companies owe the Nigerian Federation $6.175 billion as of June 2024. Over the past decade, the Federal Government has spent N15.8 trillion on petrol … Continue reading Oil companies owe govt over $6bn – NEITI
AGS NEWS – The landing cost of petrol in Nigeria has dropped to N981 per litre, according to data from the Major Energies Marketers Association of Nigeria (MEMAN). This is a decrease from the previous cost of N1,130 per litre, … Continue reading Petrol landing cost drops to N981/litre
AGS NEWS – As Nigeria prepares to celebrate its 64th Independence Day, the Federal Government praised the country’s 25 years of continuous democracy. Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, highlighted Nigeria’s resilience and growth since gaining independence, despite … Continue reading FG celebrates 25 years of democracy, lists Tinubu’s achievements
AGS NEWS – Nigerian singer, Divine Ikubor, popularly known as Rema, has revealed the craziest rumour he has seen online about himself. The ‘Calm Down’ hitmaker said being tagged “a devil worshiper” was the craziest rumour ever peddled against him. … Continue reading They say I worship the devil – Rema
AGS NEWS – Afrobeats singer, David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has described the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, as the most dangerous institution in Nigeria. Davido made the allegation in a series of posts on his X handle on … Continue reading Edo 2024: INEC most dangerous institution in Nigeria – Davido
AGS NEWS – Florence Otedola, also known as DJ Cuppy, a popular disc jockey and daughter of Nigerian billionaire Femi Otedola, has made history as the first Nigerian to host an opening session at the United Nations General Assembly, UNGA. … Continue reading DJ Cuppy makes history as first Nigerian to host youth session at UNGA
The Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) has donated N200 million to support victims of recent floods in Borno State. The donation was announced in a statement by the NPA on Saturday. On Friday, NPA representatives, including Executive Directors Ibrahim Umar, Vivian … Continue reading NPA donates N200m to Borno flood victims
AGS NEWS – The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has temporarily withdrawn its Monetary, Credit, Foreign Trade, and Exchange Policy Guidelines for 2024-2025, which was released on September 17, 2024. The bank explained that the decision was made to prevent … Continue reading CBN withdraws monetary policy document
AGS NEWS – The All Progressives Congress (APC) has urged Nigerians to ignore unofficial figures circulating on social media about the Edo governorship election, stating that they do not reflect the actual results being collated by the Independent National Electoral … Continue reading #EdoDecides2024: Disregard fake election result in circulation – APC
AGS NEWS – Anthony Joshua has suffered his second knockout defeat, losing to Daniel Dubois in their heavyweight title fight at Wembley Stadium. Dubois, the IBF heavyweight champion, controlled the match from the start, knocking Joshua down twice before delivering … Continue reading Anthony Joshua suffers second career knockout defeat
AGS NEWS – Nollywood actress, Eniola Badmus has praised the Nigerian economy under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. She noted that the country’s imports are decreasing while exports are increasing, indicating an expanding economy. The actress emphasised that Nigeria, under Tinubu, … Continue reading Tinubu shifting Nigerian economy from consumption to production – Actress Eniola Badmus
AGS NEWS – The Nigerian equity market gained N607bn in market capitalisation last week, driven by strong buying interest in large-cap stocks like Access Corporation and MTN Nigeria. The All-Share Index rose by 1.06% to close at 97,456.62, while market … Continue reading Access Corp, MTNN drive equity market to N607bn gain
AGS NEWS – Human rights activist and African Action Congress (AAC) presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore, has announced more protests following his brief detention at Murtala Muhammed International Airport on Sunday. Sowore, who had just returned from the United States, said … Continue reading More protests coming, says Sowore after airport detention
AGS NEWS – The Emir of Ilorin, Alhaji Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari, has called for continued peaceful coexistence between Christians and Muslims in Kwara State. Speaking at the 85th anniversary of First Baptist Church, Ilorin, Sulu-Gambari, represented by Oba Oluwagbemiga Oloyede, praised … Continue reading Emir advises Kwara Muslims, Christians on tolerance
AGS NEWS – Famous Nigerian Afrobeats singer, Patoranking’s sister, Chioma, has reportedly died in an explosion which occurred in her home. Chioma was said to have died on the spot while her husband, George passed away from his injuries on … Continue reading Patoranking’s sister, husband die in explosion
AGS NEWS – Popular food critic, Opeyemi Famakin, has taken to social media to call out entertainment mogul, Cubana Chiefpriest, over an alleged threat to his life. AGS NEWS recalls that Famakin had posted his review online after visiting Cubana … Continue reading Popular food critic Famakin calls out Cubana Chiefpriest for allegedy threatening his life
AGS NEWS – Ibraheem Labaeka, popular Islamic singer, has resigned from his position as Special Assistant to Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq. In a letter dated Thursday, September 12, 2024, Labaeka announced his resignation, stating that he is uncomfortable being … Continue reading I can’t be receiving salaries for doing nothing – Singer Labaeka resigns as Kwara Gov’s SA
AGS NEWS – The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has issued a directive requiring all Point of Sale (PoS) operators to route transactions through licensed Payment Terminal Service Aggregators (PTSA). The CBN’s circular, posted on Thursday, explained that this move … Continue reading CBN gives PoS operators one month to use aggregators
AGS NEWS – The Federal Government has unveiled a plan to generate at least $100 billion and create over two million jobs annually from Nigeria’s creative economy. Hannatu Musawa, the Minister of Art, Culture, and the Creative Economy, announced the … Continue reading FG eyes $100bn revenue from creative economy
AGS NEWS – Former Napoli midfielder Marek Hamsik has expressed disappointment over Victor Osimhen’s loan move from Napoli to Galatasaray, hinting that the transfer might not be purely football-related, Sports Extra reports. Osimhen joined Galatasaray on a season-long loan after … Continue reading Osimhen loan move not entirely football related – Hamsik
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