The United Nations (UN) has contributed $20 million to address the pressing challenges of food security and nutrition in the north-east region of Nigeria. The donation, announced by Ann Weru, head of public information at the UN Office for the … Continue reading UN donates $20 million to enhance food security and nutrition in north east Nigeria
US DEA is searching for Oluwasheun Akorede, a Nigerian-American, on charges of Heroin Trafficking. Akorede, 69, is wanted for drug-related offenses in the United States. The DEA issued a tweet appealing for information, sharing his description as 5’11” tall with … Continue reading Nigerian national, Oluwasheun Akorede, wanted by US DEA for drug trafficking
Rivers State Government has dropped the money laundering and criminal charges against former lawmaker Chinyere Igwe. Igwe was arrested and brought before the court on the eve of the presidential election for allegedly possessing $499 million. After being granted bail, … Continue reading Charges withdrawn against former lawmaker arrested with $499m on election eve
Zamfara State Governor, Dauda Lawal, has disclosed that his predecessor, Bello Matawalle, left a mere N4 million in the state’s account, resulting in unpaid salaries for four months. Speaking in an interview with BBC Hausa, Lawal also highlighted the negative … Continue reading “The former governor left only 4m behind; I have been running Zamfara on debt” – Lawal
Bimbo Ademoye, a popular Nollywood actress, has shared her experience of facing exploitation in the early stages of her career due to her curvaceous physique. In an interview with Sun Newspaper, she revealed that movie producers wanted her to portray … Continue reading Movie producers wanted me to play seductive roles – Bimbo Ademoye
2Baba, the Nigerian singer also known as Innocent Idibia, has shared the reason behind his construction of a multi-million naira music studio at Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU) in Ile-Ife, Osun State. During a breakfast chat organized by The 2baba Foundation … Continue reading 2face explains motivation behind multi-million naira studio construction at OAU
During a recent interview with reality star Tacha on Cool FM, Lagos, popular Nigerian singer Simi shared that she has never personally endured heartbreak in a relationship. She clarified that her latest song, “Stranger,” which delves into the theme of … Continue reading I’ve never experienced heartbreak – Simi
Ogidi Stanley, a customer of Ikeja Electric and an employee of PUNCH Nigeria Limited, has lodged a complaint against the electricity distribution company with the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) regarding exorbitant bills. Ogidi resides in Adiyan, Ifo Local Government … Continue reading Ikeja electric faces regulatory complaint over excessive bills
British intelligence services have reported that Russia has expanded its defense installations in the occupied territories of Ukraine, with a particular focus on the Crimean peninsula. The Ministry of Defence (MoD) in London revealed this information, stating that Russia has … Continue reading Britain reports Russia’s strengthened defenses in Crimea
The Nigerian naira experienced a 1.79% appreciation against the United States dollar on the Investor & Exporter (I&E) forex window, closing at N756.61/$ on Tuesday. This positive movement followed a slump in the local currency on Monday, where it closed … Continue reading Naira strengthens to N756/$ as trading surges on investor’s window
Suspended CBN Governor Godwin Emefiele’s potential flight from the country if granted bail was emphasized by the Department of State Services (DSS) in the Federal Capital Territory High Court on Tuesday. The Attorney General of the Federation also supported the … Continue reading Emefiele will flee if granted bail – DSS
During a recent event in Lagos State, renowned American business mogul Bill Gates expressed his youngest daughter’s excitement at his visit to Nigeria. He shared that his 20-year-old daughter, Phoebe, eagerly anticipated the opportunity to see Nigerian music sensations Burna … Continue reading My daughter was happy that I would get to see Burna Boy and Rema – Bill Gates
The United States has taken action against the Ugandan government by imposing visa restrictions on its officials following the passing of an anti-LGBTQ law that has received widespread condemnation. Enacted in May, the law includes severe punishments such as the … Continue reading US imposes visa restrictions on Uganda government officials over anti-LGBTQ law
Nobel laureate Prof. Wole Soyinka expresses concern over the misuse of technology and social media by “ignoramuses.” He warns that improper usage is regressing humanity, with profiling and abusive language being prevalent. Soyinka admits to not being a fan of … Continue reading Social media has taken humanity backwards – Wole Soyinka
The Rural Electrification Agency has commenced the installation of decentralized Solar Home Systems (SHS) in the Makoko area of Lagos State, aimed at providing energy access to underserved and off-grid communities. Mr. Salihijo Ahmad, the agency’s CEO, emphasized that this … Continue reading FG commences solar power project installation in Makoko community
Microsoft co-founder and co-chair of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, Bill Gates, is set to visit Nigeria and the Niger Republic this week. The purpose of the visit is to engage in discussions with national and local leaders, foundation … Continue reading Bill Gates to visit Nigeria, partner on health and developmental issues
The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN) has called on the World Bank to approve loans for the federal and state governments in Nigeria based on their performance rankings on the ICAN Accountability Index. Dr. Innocent Okwuosa, the President … Continue reading ICAN calls on World Bank to consider accountability index for loans to Nigerian governments
Following the Central Bank of Nigeria’s decision to float the national currency against the dollar and other global currencies, the naira experienced a significant appreciation, closing at 663.04/dollar on Friday. Within a 24-hour period, the currency strengthened by approximately 5.9%, … Continue reading IMF commits support as naira appreciates to N663/$ in Nigeria
Luka Modric, Croatia’s driving force, has propelled his team to the Nations League final where they have the opportunity to secure their first-ever major trophy against a familiar opponent, Spain. As questions linger over Modric’s future in both international football … Continue reading Croatia, led by Modric, targets maiden trophy in showdown against Spain
A fatal road accident on the Ibadan-Oyo Expressway in Afijio Local Government Area of Oyo State claimed the lives of at least six individuals, while 14 others sustained various injuries. According to eyewitnesses, the driver of a white Toyota Hummer … Continue reading Tragic Oyo road crash leaves six dead and 14 injured
In a ceremony marking the sixth anniversary of his coronation, the inauguration of his new modern palace, and his 60th birthday celebration, Oba Francis Alao, the Olugbon of Orile Igbon in Oyo State, expressed his belief that Nigeria would regain … Continue reading Oyo monarch confident of corruption free Nigeria under Tinubu’s leadership
The Rivers State Police have apprehended a woman named Abigail for a distressing incident in Rumuodara, Ohio/Akpor Local Government Area. On Saturday, Abigail allegedly stabbed a 12-year-old girl, Oluebube, and left the knife lodged in the victim’s body. Oluebube resides … Continue reading Woman arrested for stabbing 12 year old girl in Rivers
JP Morgan, the American multinational financial services firm, has projected that the Nigerian naira will appreciate and trade at around N600 to the dollar in the upcoming months. This announcement was made in a statement released by the financial institution … Continue reading JP Morgan predicts the naira to reach 600 naira in the coming months
Colombian pop sensation Shakira has shared the most romantic moment of her life, recounting an incident where she halted a plane to give a kiss to her former partner and Barcelona legend, Gerard Pique. The singer, who had a well-documented … Continue reading I once stopped a plane just to kiss Gerard Pique – Shakira
A distressing incident occurred on the night of June 15, 2023, as Mark Sagarga, a 200-level student of Biological Sciences at Federal University Wukari in Taraba State, was fatally stabbed by unknown attackers. The 20-year-old student, who resided off-campus, was … Continue reading 200 level Taraba varsity student stabbed to death by unknown assailants
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