AGS NEWS – The Police Public Relations Officer in Lagos State Command, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, has berated rising singer, Ayo Maff over “indecent” lyrics in his new song ‘Last Week.’ In the opening verse, the singer bragged about using Canadian … Continue reading Lagos Police spokesman slams singer, Ayo Maff over ‘indecent’ lyrics
AGS NEWS – British rapper, Stefflon Don, has revealed what she learned from her heartbreak with Grammy-winning Nigerian singer, Burna Boy. The rapper said she learned to express herself more, stressing the importance of quality communication in a relationship. She … Continue reading Steff London shares lessons from heartbreak with Burna Boy
AGS NEWS – American rapper Cardi B has backed Vice President Kamala Harris to be the Democratic Party’s candidate for the United States presidential election. Cardi B, who had earlier suggested that Harris should be the Democratic Party’s candidate after … Continue reading US election: Cardi B backs Kamala Harris for President
AGS NEWS – Nigeria earns about $1.2 billion annually from exporting hides and skin from the livestock sector, according to the Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN). The association, which advocates for the welfare of pastoralists, announced that … Continue reading Nigeria generates $1.2bn annually from animal skin export – MACBAN
AGS NEWS – From late January to mid-July 2024, the Nigerian Federal Government confiscated illegal arms, ammunition, military gear, and hard drugs worth N26.4 billion, primarily imported from Turkey, South Africa, and Canada. These contraband items were intercepted by the … Continue reading Customs intercepts N26bn in illegal arms and drugs over six months
AGS NEWS – President Emmanuel Macron announced on Monday that France is ready to host the Paris Olympics as he visited the Athletes’ Village just four days before the Games begin. “We are ready and will be throughout the Games,” … Continue reading Macron declares France ready to host Paris Olympics
AGS NEWS – Aliko Dangote, President of Dangote Group, revealed that a friend who previously advised him against investing in Nigeria is now mocking him for not heeding the warning. In an interview with PREMIUM TIMES on Sunday, Dangote shared … Continue reading My friend who warned against investing in Nigeria now taunting me – Dangote
AGS NEWS – The Federal Capital Territory Police Command has arrested Hashiru Baku, identified as the mastermind behind the murder of Brigadier General Harold Udokwere. Udokwere, who was the National Chairman of the Retired Members of the Nigerian Armed Forces, … Continue reading BREAKING: Police arrest prison escapee behind general’s murder in Kano
AGS NEWS – Gunmen have k!lled the Gara of Chanchanji, HRH Tanimu Kunbiya, and his son, Yusuf, along the Takum-Chanchanji road in Takum Local Government Area of Taraba state on Friday, July 19. The traditional ruler and his son … Continue reading Monarch and son killed while returning from a funeral in Taraba state
AGS NEWS – Veteran Nollywood actor, Emeka Ike has said his break from the movie industry has been of help to him. Emeka, who is known for his role in the movie “Deadly Affair”, disclosed this while announcing his comeback. … Continue reading My break from acting helped me build more brands – Emeka Ike
AGS NEWS – Popular American singer, Sean Kingston has been indicted for participating in a $1 million wire fraud scheme. Sean Kingston was indicted on Friday, alongside his mother, Janice Turner, in a Miami federal court. The scheme allegedly involved … Continue reading American singer, Sean Kingston, mother indicted over $1 million fraud
AGS NEWS – Finnish boxer Robert Helenius has been banned for two years following a positive drug test for clomifene after his fight with Anthony Joshua last year. The 40-year-old, who was 39 at the time of the bout, was … Continue reading Heavyweight Robert Helenius banned from boxing
AGS NEWS – Gunmen suspected to be bandits attacked the Mbacher community in Katsina-Ala Local Government Area of Benue State on Friday night, killing 18 people. Local government sources reported that the attack occurred around 11 pm, despite a state-imposed … Continue reading Gunmen defy curfew, kill 18 in Benue state
AGS NEWS – Bandits killed two people and kidnapped five travelers along the Ifon/Owo Expressway in Ose Local Government Area of Ondo State on Friday night. The kidnappers, around 15 in number and armed with AK-47 rifles, stopped a Sienna … Continue reading Two shot dead as bandits kidnap travellers in Ondo
AGS NEWS – Nollywood actor Chinedu Ikedieze, popularly known as Aki, has introduced his new wife, Stephanie Promise. This announcement suggests that his previous marriage to Nneoma Nwaijah, whom he married in 2011, may have ended. ALSO READ: ‘Bedwetting celebrity’ … Continue reading Actor Chinedu Ikedieze unveils second wife
AGS NEWS – Reno Omokri has disputed Dele Momodu’s assertion that Nigeria’s economy is deteriorating. Momodu had penned an open letter to President Tinubu on July 18, expressing concern about the nation’s economic state. In response, Omokri posted on X, … Continue reading Reno Omokri dismisses Dele Momodu’s claims, asserts Nigeria’s economy is thriving
AGS NEWS – The Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) has published new names and photos of inmates who escaped from the Medium Security Custodial Centre in Suleja, Niger State. The mass escape occurred on April 24 after heavy rainfall compromised the … Continue reading NCoS releases more pictures of Suleja prison escapees
AGS NEWS – Flights at Berlin Brandenburg Airport in Germany were suspended on Friday morning due to a “technical problem,” a spokeswoman told AFP, amidst reports of widespread IT disturbances in several countries. The spokeswoman mentioned that check-in and flight … Continue reading Flights suspended at Berlin airport due to IT issues
AGS NEWS – The Benue State Governor, Rev Fr Hyacinth Alia, has announced that his administration is prepared to pay a minimum wage of N70,000 to state workers. During a conversation with journalists in Makurdi, the governor revealed that his … Continue reading Benue can pay N70,000 minimum wage – Gov
AGS NEWS – President Bola Tinubu’s N6.2 trillion 2024 supplementary budget, submitted to the National Assembly on Wednesday, focuses on critical infrastructure, including education, healthcare, and public welfare, according to Philip Agbese, the Deputy Spokesman of the House of Representatives. … Continue reading Reps to thoroughly review N6.2tn supplementary budget – Deputy spokesman
AGS NEWS – The Federal High Court in Abuja has dismissed a N30 billion lawsuit alleging illegal advertisements, brought by the Advertising Regulatory Council of Nigeria (ARCON) against Meta Platforms Incorporated, the owners of Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp, along with … Continue reading Court dismisses FG’s N30 billion illegal ads lawsuit against Meta
AGS NEWS – The Nigeria Police Force has successfully apprehended 1,284 suspects in a series of nationwide operations over the past six weeks. The arrests encompass 307 armed robbery suspects, 296 kidnapping suspects, 176 suspects for rape and defilement, 301 … Continue reading Police arrest over 1,000 suspects, recover N60 million in stolen goods in six-week operation
AGS NEWS – A 40-year-old lawyer, Abayomi Oladire, was stabbed by his client’s husband while performing his legal duty in the Ondo West Local Government Area of the state. According to the state-owned newspaper, The Hope, the suspect identified as … Continue reading Man stabs lawyer in Ondo for helping his wife prepare divorce suit against him
AGS NEWS – The Minister of Education, Prof. Tahir Mamman, has announced a ban on admitting candidates under the age of 18 into tertiary institutions in Nigeria. He made this announcement at the 2024 policy meeting of the Joint Admissions … Continue reading FG bans admissions for under 18 across all universities
AGS NEWS – Statista, a world-renowned market data provider, and CNBC, an American media company, listed seven African fintech companies—Flutterwave, Piggyvest, Kuda, MTN, Bank Zero, Palmpay, and Yoco—in their 2024 list of the 250 top fintech companies. The startups were … Continue reading Flutterwave, Kuda, Piggyvest named CNBC’s top 250 fintech companies
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