AGS NEWS – European regulators have accused Elon Musk’s X of violating the Digital Services Act, alleging the platform misled users and failed to comply with transparency requirements. Margrethe Vestager, a senior European Commission official, issued preliminary findings on Friday, … Continue reading EU accuses Elon Musk’s X of misleading users
AGS NEWS – The Gombe State Police Command has arrested two men for allegedly engaging in homosexual acts in Kanbariki, Kumo Local Government Area of the state Spokesperson of the Command ASP Buhari Abdullahi disclosed this to newsmen while parading … Continue reading Police arrest two men for alleged homosexuality in Gombe
AGS NEWS – A former CIA employee and senior official at the National Security Council has been charged with serving as a secret agent for South Korea‘s intelligence service, the U.S. Justice Department said. Sue Mi Terry accepted luxury goods, … Continue reading Ex-CIA analyst, Sue Mi Terry charged with spying for South Korea in exchange for luxury handbags and sushi
AGS NEWS – The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) has expressed serious concerns about the declining doctor-patient ratio in the country, stating it falls significantly short of international standards. NMA President Bala Audu highlighted this issue during a media meeting in … Continue reading Doctor-patient ratio in Nigeria is worsening – NMA
AGS NEWS – In a recent interview, Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump suggested that Taiwan should compensate the U.S. for its defense efforts, comparing the U.S. to an insurance company that receives nothing in return from Taiwan. Trump’s remarks were … Continue reading Taiwan should pay USA for Defence Services, they rely on us like an insurance company – Trump says
AGS NEWS – In an extreme attempt to catch his wife in the act of infidelity, a man identified as Wellington Phiri from Chegutu, Zimbabwe resorted to an unusual and elaborate disguise. Phiri dressed in his wife Prisca Mhuru’s clothes, … Continue reading Man dresses as woman to catch cheating wife
AGS NEWS – A bill aimed at amending the 1999 constitution to establish a single six-year term for the President, State Governors, and Local Government Areas Chairmen passed its first reading on Wednesday, July 17. Sponsored by Ikenga Ugochinyere, representing … Continue reading Bill proposing six-year single term for president and governors passes first reading
US President Joe Biden has tested positive for Covid-19 and is experiencing mild symptoms. Biden, 81, tested positive following his first event in Las Vegas, where he was expected to later speak at the UnidosUS annual conference. White House press secretary … Continue reading US President Joe Biden tests positive for Covid-19
AGS NEWS – Nigerian singer Ayra Starr has praised her colleague Rema, calling him her closest friend and the “GOAT” (Greatest of All Time). In a recent interview with Munch Music, Starr expressed that Rema inspires her greatly. She said, … Continue reading ‘Rema my closest friend in music industry’ – Ayra Starr
AGS NEWS – President Bola Tinubu has appointed Mrs. Didi Esther Walson-Jack as the new Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, effective August 14, 2024. Tinubu’s spokesman, Ajuri Ngelale, announced the appointment and noted that Walson-Jack, a Federal … Continue reading BREAKING: Tinubu appoints Esther Walson-Jack new head of civil service
AGS NEWS – Dangote Industries Ltd. has praised the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) for its efforts in addressing the company’s crude supply requests from International Oil Companies (IOCs). In a statement on Wednesday in Lagos, Mr. Devakumar Edwin, … Continue reading Dangote praises NUPRC’s efforts in securing crude supply
AGS NEWS – According to information obtained by from the Federal Civil Service Commission on Wednesday, over 6,500 civil servants failed the 2023 Federal Civil Service Promotion Examinations. Out of approximately 10,900 civil servants who took the examination across various … Continue reading Over 6,500 federal workers fail promotion exams
AGS NEWS – The United Arab Emirates has refuted claims that it requires a $10,000 bank balance and a N640,000 fee for Nigerians applying for visas, reports The Cable. On Monday, Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, stated … Continue reading UAE denies requiring $10k bank balance, N640k fee for Nigerian visa applicants
AGS NEWS – Ayra Starr and Tems have emerged as the top streamed Nigerian artists on Spotify, according to the latest data released by the global music streaming platform. Ayra Starr secured her position with notable tracks like ‘Santa’, a … Continue reading Ayra Starr, Tems become Nigeria’s most streamed artists in 2024
AGS NEWS – President William Ruto of Kenya has dissolved his cabinet immediately in a bid to address ongoing protests demanding an end to his administration. This move comes amidst challenges in his plan to increase revenues through tax hikes, … Continue reading President Ruto dissolves Kenya’s entire cabinet amid protests
AGS NEWS – Rihanna has levelled up with Drake as the only artist with the most songs over 1 billion streams on Spotify, 16 songs each. Before now, Drake was the artist with the most songs with over a billion … Continue reading Rihanna ties Drake as the artist with the most songs with over 1 billion streams
AGS NEWS – In Badagry, a cholera outbreak has resulted in the deaths of two individuals and the hospitalization of five others, as reported by Olatunde Bakare, the Medical Director of Badagry General Hospital. According to Bakare, the outbreak began … Continue reading Cholera outbreak claims two lives in Badagry prison, Lagos
AGS NEWS – LeBron James and Steph Curry started their USA team journey with a strong 86-72 victory over Canada in a pre-Olympics exhibition game in Las Vegas on Wednesday. The NBA superstars, part of a stacked USA basketball roster … Continue reading LeBron James and Steph Curry shine as USA defeat Canada in olympic warm-up
AGS NEWS – Bayern Munich secured the signing of Portuguese midfielder Joao Palhinha from Fulham for a reported fee of 49 million euros ($53 million) on Thursday, following a near-miss deal last year. The 28-year-old midfielder, who joined Fulham from … Continue reading Bayern Munich secure Joao Palhinha signing for €49M
AGS NEWS – Britain’s economic output grew more than expected in May, official data revealed Thursday, providing an early boost to the newly-elected Labour government. The Office for National Statistics reported that GDP growth was 0.4 percent in May, compared … Continue reading UK economy sees unexpected growth in May – Report
AGS NEWS – Nigeria’s daily oil production increased by 25,000 barrels per day, rising from 1.251 million barrels per day in May to 1.276 million barrels per day in July, according to the Organisation of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) … Continue reading Nigeria’s oil production increases by 25,000 barrels per day
AGS NEWS – The MTN Foundation and the Musical Society of Nigeria recently celebrated the graduation of 29 young musicians from their esteemed scholarship program at the MUSON Centre in Lagos. This event highlighted the scholars’ remarkable talents and marked … Continue reading MTN Foundation and MUSON celebrate graduation of 29 young musicians
AGS NEWS – The Federal Government announced on Thursday that converting petrol and diesel-powered commercial vehicles to run on Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) will be free of charge. This announcement followed the signing of agreements with various companies in Abuja … Continue reading FG provides free CNG conversion for commercial vehicles
AGS NEWS – In a surprising turn of events, a 25-year-old man from Murehwa has left his community astounded after publicly declaring his love for a 70-year-old grandmother. Despite facing backlash from his family, the couple remains steadfast in their … Continue reading 25-year-old man previously beaten by his mother for marrying a single mother marries a 70-year-old grandmother
AGS NEWS – English singer Elton John found himself in an unusual situation while shopping for sneakers in a store in France. According to the owner of the store, John urinated in a plastic bottle inside the store. Ryan Sukkar, … Continue reading French store owner accuses singer Elton John of peeing in a plastic bottle in his store
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