AGS NEWS – Nigerian forward Ademola Lookman made history by scoring a hat-trick in the UEFA Europa League final, leading Atalanta to a stunning 3-0 victory over Bayer Leverkusen. This win not only gave Atalanta their first-ever Europa League title … Continue reading Lookman’s historic hat-trick secures Europa League triumph for Atalanta over Leverkusen
AGS NEWS – Sportsbet.io, a sports betting site, has expanded its ambassador team by adding three new members to enhance its presence in the crypto and sports communities. According to a recent statement, these new ambassadors joined shortly after King … Continue reading Crypto betting firm expands ambassador team with three new additions
AGS NEWS – The Emerging Africa Group served as the financial adviser and lead issuing house for NEN Infrastructure Limited’s 10-year private bond, which was oversubscribed, according to a statement from Emerging Africa on Wednesday. The bond facilitated the full … Continue reading Emerging Africa Group leads N40bn NEN infrastructure private bond issuance
AGS NEWS – The Federal Government spent N628.61 billion on electricity subsidies in 2023, while power distribution companies (Discos) collected a total revenue of N1.08 trillion, according to data from the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC). Subsidies on electricity increased … Continue reading Electricity subsidies hit N629bn while discos generate N1.1tn
AGS NEWS – The mother of two from Ugbokolo Local Government Area of Benue State was found dead three days after her family reported her missing. She was last seen around City College of Education, Abacha Road, Mararaba, Nasarawa State, … Continue reading Nigerian woman allegedly commits suicide over failed marriage
AGS NEWS – Derek Chauvin, the former police officer convicted of murdering George Floyd, is now facing a new lawsuit from Patricia “Patty” Dawn Welch Day, who accuses him of using excessive force during a January 2020 incident. Patricia Welch … Continue reading Former policeman Derek Chauvin sued for $9 million for allegedly using George Floyd move on a woman
AGS NEWS – Nollywood actor turned politician, Kenneth Okonkwo, has announced that he is suspending his affiliation with the Julius Abure-led National Working Committee of the Labour Party (LP). Okonkwo made this announcement on his social media accounts. He previously … Continue reading Kenneth Okonkwo dumps Abure-led Labour Party
AGS NEWS – The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) inaugurated a N248 million injection substation in Amufi, Ikpoba Okha Local Government of Edo State on Monday to enhance power supply in the region. During the event, NDDC Managing Director Samuel … Continue reading NDDC inaugurates N248 million substation in Edo
AGS NEWS – The Ecobank Group reported a 249% increase in profit after tax, reaching N140.9 billion in the first quarter of 2024. This was detailed in its unaudited consolidated results for the quarter ending March 31, 2024, released on … Continue reading Ecobank reports 249% surge in profit after tax
AGS NEWS – The Port Harcourt refinery, with a capacity of 210,000 barrels per day, is expected to start operations by the end of July after numerous delays. This was announced by Chief Ukadike Chinedu, the National Public Relations Officer … Continue reading Port Harcourt refinery to begin operations in July
AGS NEWS – The University of Benin Teaching Hospital (UBTH) announced plans to conduct a mass burial for 270 unclaimed corpses if they are not collected within six weeks. Ehizogie Adeyemi, the coordinator of Mortuary Services, shared this information with … Continue reading UBTH announces mass burial for 270 unclaimed corpses
AGS NEWS – SP Bright Edafe, the command’s spokesperson, announced in a statement on Sunday, May 19, 2024, that during a routine patrol, the operatives intercepted a black GLK vehicle carrying the six suspects. Upon searching the vehicle and the … Continue reading Police arrest six suspected cultists in Delta, recover arms
AGS NEWS – Officials from the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) in Kaduna have arrested Abdullahi Yahaya and Ibrahim Haruna on suspicion of currency counterfeiting. According to a statement by the EFCC’s Head of Media and Publicity, Dele Oyewale, … Continue reading EFCC arrests suspect with over $81,000 in counterfeit currency
AGS NEWS – In 2023, nine financial institutions paid fines totaling N678 million for regulatory violations, according to an analysis for their annual reports. This amount represents an 89.25% decrease from the N6.31 billion in penalties paid in 2022, indicating … Continue reading Banks fined N678m by CBN and SEC
AGS NEWS – The United Kingdom Civil Aviation Authority (UK CAA) has informed Nigeria’s Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) of alleged aviation safety violations by Air Peace. This comes just three months after Air Peace began its Lagos-London route. The UK … Continue reading UK regulator reports Air Peace for alleged safety violations
AGS NEWS – A pastor in Lagos state has caught the eyes of Nigerians after announcing the suspension of offering collection in his church. In a trending video, the pastor could be seen telling his church members that henceforth, offerings … Continue reading Pastor suspends collection of offerings in his church due to current economic hardship
AGS NEWS – The African Export-Import Bank has released its financial statements for the first quarter ending March 31, 2024, showing strong performance despite challenging geopolitical and economic conditions. The bank experienced year-on-year growth and an increase in shareholder value. … Continue reading Afreximbank’s Q1 2024 net interest income rises to $393.4M
AGS NEWS – The Association of Taxi Unions in the Federal Capital Territory will meet today to discuss integrating Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) vehicles into their transport system. This was disclosed by Shehu Shugaba, President of Painted Abuja Taxis, in … Continue reading FCT taxi operators hold meeting on CNG vehicle adoption
AGS NEWS – Bayer Leverkusen made history on Saturday by becoming the first team to complete a Bundesliga season unbeaten, defeating Augsburg 2-1. Early goals from Victor Boniface and Robert Andrich in the 12th and 17th minutes secured the victory, … Continue reading Bayer Leverkusen finishes Bundesliga season unbeaten
AGS NEWS – A middle-aged man died while watching football at a local bar along the Lagos-Abeokuta Expressway on Thursday, May 16. The man, a regular customer, had walked in, sat down, and appeared to fall asleep while watching the … Continue reading Middle aged man dies while watching football in Lagos bar
AGS NEWS – A family in Kisima village, Nyahururu town in Laikipia County, Kenya, is grieving after the loss of their kin who died after a beating by a shop owner and his employees. The 17-year-old Form Two student identified … Continue reading Shop owner and his employees beat 17-year-old boy to death for allegedly stealing N5000 outfit
AGS NEWS – On Thursday, May 16, the Lagos State Government temporarily shut down several businesses and a church due to noise pollution and environmental violations. The state Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources stated that the affected establishments had … Continue reading Lagos government shuts down lounges, church, and businesses for noise pollution
AGS NEWS – A 26-year-old man Tanaka Maringire killed his friend for refusing to share a beer in a heartbreaking incident that has left their community shocked. The man from Chief Chikwanda area in Masvingo, Zimbabwe, was brought before the Masvingo … Continue reading Man kills his friend for refusing to share his beer
AGS NEWS – A Nigerian man from Mbaise, Imo state, has taken to social media to criticize his uncles for not helping him. He revealed that despite having four uncles living abroad, none have supported him since birth. On TikTok, … Continue reading Nigerian man calls out his uncles for refusing to help him (video)
AGS NEWS – Businessman, Emeka Okonkwo aka E-Money, has reacted after two social media users made wild allegations concerning his relationship with late Nollywood actor, Jnr Pope’s family. Taking to his Instagram page to address the allegations, E-Money who was … Continue reading Businessman, E-Money reacts after social media users made wild allegations concerning his relationship with late Jnr Pope’s family
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