AGS NEWS – Some minority shareholders have called for an investigation into the management and directors of the now-defunct Heritage Bank. This follows the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) revoking the bank’s license due to financial instability and breaches of … Continue reading Shareholders demand probe into Heritage bank’s management and directors
AGS NEWS – The autopsy report on Nigerian singer Ilerioluwa Aloba, known as Mohbad, indicates that a drug reaction might have caused his death. Conducted at Lagos State University Teaching Hospital, the autopsy suggested a possible fatal anaphylactic shock or … Continue reading Autopsy suggests drug reaction as potential cause of Mohbad’s death – Report
AGS NEWS – Nigeria may have lost about N148.8bn in oil revenue on Monday due to an industrial strike by the Organised Labour, protesting the Federal Government’s N60,000 minimum wage proposal. According to the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission, Nigeria … Continue reading Nigeria loses N149bn to one-day oil workers strike
AGS NEWS – After torrential rains caused historic flooding in southern Brazil, the country now anticipates severe drought in some areas, Environment Minister Marina Silva announced Wednesday. Brazil has experienced a series of extreme weather events, including unprecedented flooding in … Continue reading Brazil braces for severe drought following historic floods
AGS NEWS – On Wednesday, the Senate approved a bill granting a 300% salary increase for federal and state judicial officers. The approval followed a report by the Senate Committee on Judiciary, Human Rights, and Legal Matters, led by Senator … Continue reading Senate approves 300% pay rise for chief justice and other judicial officers
AGS NEWS – Manchester City star player Kevin De Bruyne has indicated his openness to a lucrative move to Saudi Arabia. The Belgian midfielder, who has one year remaining on his contract, has discussed the possibility of moving abroad with … Continue reading “If I play there for just two years, I’ll be able to earn an incredible amount of money” – Kevin De Bruyne open to join Cristiano Ronaldo in Saudi Arabia
AGS NEWS – A 43-year-old man, Muhammed Auwalu, has been arrested by the Ogun Police Command for impersonating a military officer in Ogere, Ikenne Local Government Area. Auwalu was detained on Wednesday, May 29, by the Special Weapons and Tactics … Continue reading Fake military officer detained for impersonation in Ogun state
AGS NEWS – A 3-year-old boy was fatally stabbed in a random attack outside a grocery store in North Olmsted, Ohio. The incident occurred around 3 p.m. on Monday, June 3, in the parking lot of a Giant Eagle store, … Continue reading Woman stabs 3-year-old boy to death in random attack at grocery store in Ohio
AGS NEWS – The Biden administration is quickly implementing a policy to block access to asylum for migrants who illegally cross the US-Mexico border. President Joe Biden announced the executive action on June 4 at the White House, following the … Continue reading US shuts off asylum to migrants who cross border illegally
AGS NEWS – Former heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua has issued a stern warning to potential opponent Daniel Dubois as they negotiate a fight at Wembley. Dubois recently won the interim IBF heavyweight title with an eighth-round TKO over Filip Hrgovic … Continue reading Joshua warns Dubois amid Wembley fight negotiations
AGS NEWS – Fitch Ratings has forecasted that the Nigerian naira will end the year at 1,450 to the US dollar. This was revealed by Gaimin Nonyane, Director of Sovereigns at Fitch Ratings, during a webinar focused on Nigeria and … Continue reading Naira may settle at 1450/$ by December – Fitch Ratings
AGS NEWS – On Tuesday, the Nigeria Customs Service, Western Marine Command, handed over 17 sacks of Cannabis Sativa, containing 1,257 parcels valued at N96 million, to the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA). The drugs were intercepted along Bar … Continue reading Customs intercept N96m worth of marijuana at Lagos bar beach
AGS NEWS – In the first three months of 2024, 30 state governments in Nigeria spent N986.64 billion on recurrent expenditures, which included refreshments, sitting allowances, travel expenses, and utilities. This information was derived from budget implementation reports on Open … Continue reading 30 governors spent not less than N968bn on refreshments, others in three months – Report
AGS NEWS – Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State has revoked civil service positions previously approved by his predecessor, Nyesom Wike. Fubara announced the decision on Friday, May 31, stating that the beneficiaries of the jobs were appointed for political … Continue reading Governor Fubara announces cancellation of civil service jobs approved by Wike
AGS NEWS – Remi Tinubu, Nigeria’s First Lady, has sought to clarify her recent comments, which were misconstrued as criticism of Meghan Markle’s attire during her visit to the country. Following Meghan’s visit, Tinubu, speaking at an event commemorating the … Continue reading Remi Tinubu clarifies nudity statement, not aimed at Meghan Markle
AGS NEWS – US President Joe Biden has authorized Ukraine to conduct strikes within Russian territory using US-supplied munitions, eliciting strong criticism from Russia. However, Biden’s approval comes with restrictions, permitting Ukraine to target areas near Kharkiv, following significant Russian … Continue reading President Biden gives Ukraine permission to carry out strikes within Russia using sophisticated US military weapons
AGS NEWS – A female pedestrian was killed by a speeding driver along the Awka-Onitsha Expressway in Anambra on Friday night, May 31, according to the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) in the state. Mr. Adeoye Irelewuyi, Commander of the … Continue reading Hit and run driver kills woman in Anambra state
AGS NEWS – A village head accepted N700,000 from bandits to grant them access to attack his community, according to Katsina State Governor Dr. Umaru Dikko Radda. This led to the killing of about 30 villagers. Governor Radda revealed that … Continue reading Village head accepts N700K from Bandits to attack his village leaving 30 people dead
AGS NEWS – Mofe Duncan has reacted after his big size was discussed by fans. Fans were discussing handsome male Nollywood stars and one said Mofe Duncan used to be fine but he’s now too big to fit in. Mofe … Continue reading Actor Mofe Duncan reacts to being fat-shamed
AGS NEWS – Cristiano Ronaldo was emotional as his Al Nassr team lost the King’s Cup final to Al Hilal on penalties on Friday, continuing his wait for a major trophy in Saudi Arabia. Ronaldo, who joined Al Nassr last … Continue reading Ronaldo in tears after Al Nassr’s king’s cup final defeat
AGS NEWS – After a meeting with the Airline Operators of Nigeria executives, the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has temporarily halted the collection of helicopter landing levies at aerodromes, helipads, and airstrips. This decision was announced … Continue reading FG halts enforcement of $300 helicopter landing levy
AGS NEWS – The Board of Directors of the Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company (IBEDC) has terminated the appointment of Mr. Kingsley Achife as Managing Director. His contract was not renewed, and Engineer Francis Agoha has been appointed as Acting Managing … Continue reading Ibadan electricity sacks MD Achife, names Francis Agoha as replacement
AGS NEWS – Apple’s iPhone sales in China are seeing a strong resurgence as the company has aggressively cut prices to attract cost-conscious consumers in a weak economy. According to data from the China Academy of Information and Communications Technology … Continue reading Apple slashes iPhone prices in China, sales are bouncing back
AGS NEWS – President Bola Tinubu has announced an extension of free train rides on the Abuja Rail Mass Transit, also known as the Metro Rail, until the end of the year. Initially, FCT Minister Nyesom Wike had declared a … Continue reading Tinubu extends free rides on Abuja metro for six months
AGS NEWS – President of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Yakubu Maikyau, has responded to the conflicting interim injunctions issued in the Kano Emirate dispute. In a statement on Wednesday, May 29, Maikyau urged an urgent review of the professional … Continue reading Lawyers and Judges have brought extreme shame to our profession – NBA President
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