AGS NEWS – The Nasarawa State Government has partnered with Aerthmetal and Boxmoor to form the Uke Gold Company. This collaboration aims to explore, develop, and produce gold in the Uke community, promising economic benefits and sustainable development. The signing … Continue reading Nasarawa state signs agreement to launch gold mining firm
AGS NEWS – In a strategic move to address persistent power outages, President Bola Tinubu has sanctioned the phased repayment of over N3.3 trillion in power sector debts. The Federal Government will settle approximately N1.3 trillion owed to power generation … Continue reading Tinubu approves payment of N3.3tn power sector debts
AGS NEWS – The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFund) announced that the portal for student loan applications will open on May 24, 2024. Nasir Ayantogo, NELFund’s media lead, stated that this launch signifies President Bola Tinubu’s commitment to accessible and … Continue reading FG to open student loan application portal on May 24
AGS NEWS – Singer Adekunle Gold has expressed admiration for the legendary musician Innocent Idibia, popularly known as 2Baba, as his debut solo album, ‘Face2Face,’ commemorates its 20th anniversary. Gold hailed the project as “undeniably the blueprint for Afrobeats,” acknowledging … Continue reading Adekunle Gold applauds 2Baba as ‘Blueprint for Afrobeats’
AGS NEWS – Bayer Leverkusen striker Victor Boniface has clinched the Bundesliga Rookie of the Season accolade. Boniface emerged as the top choice in a competition that included three other nominees: Xavi Simons, Ian Maatsen, and Maximilian Beier. With 13 … Continue reading Bundesliga: Boniface wins rookie of the season award
AGS NEWS – Simon Cletus, a Senior Secondary School I student from Palm Ville College in Lagos, has been chosen as the captain of the Golden Eaglets for the WAFU B U-17 Championship in Ghana. Cletus, who plays for the … Continue reading SS 1 student to lead golden eaglets at WAFU Cup
AGS NEWS – The Federal Government has officially listed its April 2024 Savings Bonds, worth N4.21 billion, on the Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX). This information was disclosed in a market bulletin signed by Godstime Iwenekhai, the Head of Issuers Regulation … Continue reading Federal government lists N4.21bn April bonds on NGX
AGS NEWS – The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in Osun State has apprehended a suspected serial motorcycle thief in the Oke Ala area of Ede town. Identified as 27-year-old Wahab Saburi, a native of Ede, the suspect … Continue reading NSCDC in Osun apprehends serial motorcycle thief
AGS NEWS – Vice-President Kashim Shettima has disclosed that President Bola Tinubu has sanctioned N90 billion to subsidize the expenses of the 2024 hajj pilgrimage. Addressing attendees at the 2024 inaugural hajj airlift in Birnin Kebbi on Wednesday, May 15, … Continue reading Tinubu allocates N90 billion for 2024 Hajj subsidy – Shettima
AGS NEWS – Singer Portable has been released after fulfilling the bail requirements set for his freedom. The singer was arrested on allegations of failing to settle a N14 million debt linked to his purchase of a G-Wagon from a … Continue reading Singer Portable freed on bail after meeting conditions
AGS NEWS – A Nigerian man named Victor Uzor, aged 36, has received a 48-month prison sentence, along with three years of supervised release and over $1 million in restitution. This comes after his involvement in a business email compromise … Continue reading Nigerian national Victor Uzor receives four-year sentence for $1.1m wire fraud in US
AGS NEWS – Justice Muhammad Nasir Yunusa of the Federal High Court in Kano State handed down convictions and sentences to 17 Bureau de Change operators on Monday. The operators were found guilty of conducting business without the required license, … Continue reading 17 BDC operators sentenced to 6 months imprisonment in Kano
AGS NEWS – The Department of State Services (DSS) made a bold move by invading an Ogun State High Court in Ilaro, defying the judge’s instructions, and apprehending two defendants. Presiding over the court session was Justice AA Shobayo on … Continue reading DSS defies judge’s warning, invades Ogun court, arrests defendants
AGS NEWS – Popular singer Tobechukwu Victor Okoh, also known as Peruzzi, has commented on the changing preferences of Nigerian music consumers. He observed that Nigerians have become more discerning and less tolerant of subpar music. Peruzzi warned fellow artists … Continue reading ‘Nigerians now intolerant to mediocre music’ – Peruzzi warns colleagues
AGS NEWS – A man aged 37, made an unexpected discovery after purchasing an abandoned storage locker at auction for £325. Unaware of its contents, he was astonished upon unlocking it to find a trove of high-end designer items valued … Continue reading Man buys abandoned storage unit for £325 and is shocked by treasure he finds inside
AGS NEWS – Tompkins High School in Texas faced a shocking revelation as Principal Melinda Stone sent out letters disowning her husband, James Stone, a teacher at the same school. This came on the heels of his arrest for alleged … Continue reading Texas principal writes letter disowning teacher husband after he’s busted on child porn charges
AGS NEWS – Daddy Freeze, known for stirring controversy in the media, has encouraged Nigerian women to view their husbands as the “heads” of their households rather than simply partners. In a video message shared on Instagram, the media personality … Continue reading ‘Your husband is your head, not your partner’ – Daddy Freeze tells Nigerian women
AGS NEWS – Nigerian musician Davido, also known as David Adeleke, has suggested that he might stop making music soon. The artist, famous for hits like “Unavailable,” shared his thoughts on Thursday night. He expressed frustration over edited images and … Continue reading ‘I’m quitting music after my next album’ – Davido
AGS NEWS – The Lagos State Government has issued a stern advisory to potential real estate investors, urging them to conduct thorough investigations into the registration status of individuals and organizations involved in property dealings. During the Y2024 Ministerial Press … Continue reading Lagos issues warning to investors: Beware of unregistered real estate agents
AGS NEWS – Nasboi, a popular skit maker and singer, has disclosed that he is facing death threats following his criticism of Wizkid’s recent remarks about Don Jazzy. The content creator expressed his concerns during an interview with Cool FM, … Continue reading I’m receiving death threats for berating Wizkid after he called Don Jazzy influencer’ – Nasboi cries out
AGS NEWS – Nollywood actor Femi Adebayo has voiced his concerns about the increasing cases of film piracy in the country. Taking to his Instagram page, @femiadebayosalami, on Tuesday, Adebayo shared his recent experience and successful battle against piracy involving … Continue reading Actor Femi Adebayo raises concern over film piracy
AGS NEWS – Drake’s Toronto residence has become the focus of an investigation after reports of an overnight shooting emerged. Police cordoned off the OVO boss’ mansion on Tuesday following an incident near the property that resulted in one person … Continue reading Police confirm shooting outside Drake’s house amid feud with Kendrick Lamar
AGS NEWS – The Nigerian government has presented 12 oil blocks and five deep offshore assets for sale to global oil sector investors during the ongoing 2024 Offshore Technology Conference in Houston, United States. During the African Oil Industry Opportunities … Continue reading Federal government invites global investors for sale of 17 oil blocks
AGS NEWS – Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) reportedly conducted arrests at the bustling Wuse Zone 4 market on Tuesday, targeting Bureau De Change operators. Traders at the market claimed that some of the BDC operators … Continue reading Naira’s decline to N1,416/$ leads to arrests of BDC operators
AGS NEWS – Shell Nigeria reported that it paid a total of $1.09 billion in corporate taxes and royalties to the Nigerian government in 2023. This amount was exclusively paid through the operations of two of its companies: the Shell … Continue reading Shell’s 2023 tax contribution to Nigerian government exceeds $1 billion
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