AGS NEWS – The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has presented additional evidence against former Central Bank of Nigeria governor, Godwin Emefiele. At the court session on Friday, Emefiele’s lawyer, Olalekan Ojo, requested a postponement to review the new … Continue reading EFCC presents new evidence against Emefiele in court
AGS NEWS – Record producer Samklef recently shared insights into his significant contributions to the Nigerian music industry. Known for his knack for discovering and nurturing talents, he asserted his pivotal role in shaping the careers of several artists. He … Continue reading I discovered Simi, Tunde Ednut, gave Olamide, Wizkid hits – Samklef
AGS NEWS – The Nigerian Exchange Group (NGX) revealed its strategic agenda at its 63rd Annual General Meeting held in Lagos. Among the key initiatives discussed was the development of an online platform for public offers and an expansion drive … Continue reading NGX Group unveils plan for digital platform for public offers
AGS NEWS – The FCMB Group has announced its intention to seek approval from shareholders to raise approximately N150 billion in additional capital. The disclosure was made in the notice of its Annual General Meeting, which was filed with the … Continue reading FCMB plans N150bn capital raise
AGS NEWS – Ola Olukoyede, Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), shared a startling incident where a 17-year-old managed to hack into his personal computer and bank account during interrogation at the EFCC office in Lagos. In … Continue reading 17-year-old hacker ‘wows’ EFCC chairman with impressive IT skills
AGS NEWS – Nollywood actress Toke Makinwa says she is tired of being an independent woman. The media personality stated this while lamenting the biting economic hardship on her Instagram page recently. Makinwa, who just returned from a foreign trip, … Continue reading ‘I’m tired’ – Toke Makinwa laments economic hardship
AGS NEWS – The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has reiterated its stance on using the Loan Deposit Ratio (LDR) to curb the country’s rising inflation. Dr. Adetona Adedeji, Acting Director of the Banking Supervision Department at CBN, reaffirmed this … Continue reading CBN justifies loan deposit ratio as inflation control measure
AGS NEWS – Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour, who ran for governor under the Labour Party in Lagos State in 2023, has criticized Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu for allegedly spending excessively on helicopter services. Rhodes-Vivour claims that Sanwo-Olu spent a staggering N1,039,875,000 on helicopter … Continue reading Sanwo-Olu spent N1bn to hire helicopters in one month – Rhodes-Vivour
AGS NEWS – The National Film and Video Censors Board (NFVCB) has disclosed that it received and classified a total of 274 movies from the Nigerian film industry in the first quarter of the year. Dr. Shaibu Husseini, the Executive … Continue reading Nollywood filmmakers produce over 250 films in first 3 months of 2024
AGS NEWS – Singer Celine Dion has surprised fans by appearing on the cover of the May issue of Vogue France 2024. In a candid interview featured alongside the photoshoot, Dion shared her perspective on beauty and optimism for the … Continue reading Celine Dion continues battle against illness pausing singing career
AGS NEWS – The Federal Government has given the green light to a significant boost in salaries for civil servants across different consolidated salary structures. This increase, ranging from 25% to 35%, applies to six specific salary structures: the Consolidated … Continue reading Federal government approves salary increase for civil servants
AGS NEWS – Real Madrid defender Antonio Rudiger, known for his solid performances on the pitch, has recently given fans insight into his musical tastes. In a candid interview with Le Media Carre, the Sierra Leone-born Germany international didn’t hesitate … Continue reading ‘Wizkid is my favourite artiste’ – Real Madrid star, Rudiger
AGS NEWS – American rapper Kendrick Lamar has released a new diss track titled “Euphoria,” taking aim at fellow rapper Drake once again. In the song, Lamar refers to himself as Drake’s “biggest hater” and expresses disdain for various aspects … Continue reading ‘I’m Drake’s biggest hater’ – Kendrick Lamar
AGS NEWS – The International Energy Agency (IEA) revealed in its latest report that clean energy has made a significant economic impact, contributing $320 billion to the global economy in 2023, which represents 10% of the year’s global GDP growth. … Continue reading Clean energy drives $320 billion surge in global GDP – IEA
AGS NEWS – Vice President Kashim Shettima returned to Nigeria after attending the International Development Association Summit in Nairobi, Kenya, on behalf of President Bola Tinubu. The summit, hosted by Kenyan President William Ruto, focused on urging for increased funding … Continue reading VP Shettima returns from Kenya summit, holds meeting with US secretary Campbell
AGS NEWS – Murjanatu Zubairu, a 400-level female student at the University of Abuja, who had been reported missing by her family, has tragically been discovered deceased. According to reports, Murjanatu’s uncle, Alhaji Zubairu Jibrin Yewuti, a former vice chairman … Continue reading 400 level UniAbuja student found deceased after disappearance
AGS NEWS – Wizkid, the Grammy-winning Nigerian artist, has responded strongly to a comment made by Mavin signee Ladipoe, who mocked him for his statement about the state of hip hop. Ladipoe’s remark, which referenced Wizkid’s “hip hop is dead” … Continue reading Wizkid throws shade at Don Jazzy following Ladipoe’s mockery
AGS NEWS – Nine banks increased their statutory contribution to the Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria by 25.81% to N306.06 billion in 2023 compared to N243.28 billion in the previous year. This information was gathered from reporters analysis of annual … Continue reading Nine banks contribute N306 billion to AMCON levy
AGS NEWS – Only a fraction of university admissions, totaling 175,645, out of over 2.4 million granted between 2017 and 2022, were offered by 97 private universities in Nigeria, a recent investigation revealed. This revelation coincided with the disclosure by … Continue reading 97 private universities admit 175,645 candidates over six years
AGS NEWS – Ann Mayers, aged 74, has been arrested and charged after allegedly robbing an Ohio credit union at gunpoint last week, on April 19. Relatives suggest that Mayers, a victim of an online scam, may have resorted to … Continue reading 74-year-old granny robs bank at gunpoint after losing her life savings to online scammers
AGS NEWS – The Lagos State Government is considering shutting down an Indian Language School located in the Ilupeju area for reportedly admitting only Indian nationals. Concerns were raised by Nigerians during the week, accusing the school of discrimination and … Continue reading Lagos govt threatens closure of Indian school who admits just Indians
AGS NEWS – The family of Princess Halimat Tajudeen, a 15-year-old girl, has reported her missing since Wednesday, April 24, 2024. She was last seen at 5:20 pm after her mother sent her to the bank to withdraw money. Although … Continue reading Missing Person Alert: 15 year old girl goes missing
AGS NEWS – Nigerian music sensation David Adeleke, widely known as Davido, recently shared his top three favorite artists during an appearance on an American podcast, Business Untitled. When asked about his preferred collaborators, Davido named Chris Brown, Kizz Daniel, … Continue reading Davido reveals top three favorite artists
AGS NEWS – Big Brother Naija alumna Iheme Faith Uloma, also known as Ifuennada, has opened up about losing a relationship due to her stance against premarital sex. Taking to her Instagram page, Ifuennada shared a video where she reiterated … Continue reading I lost a relationship because I refused to have sex before marriage – BBNaija Ifuennada
AGS NEWS – The Edo State Police Command has apprehended two individuals posing as police inspectors in connection with a drug trafficking operation valued at N20 million. Commissioner of Police Funsho Adegboye revealed this development to reporters in Benin City, … Continue reading Edo state police arrest two fake inspectors, others over N20m drugs
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