AGS NEWS – Tragic news emerged from Enugu state as reports surfaced of an unidentified mother of three young children taking her own life. The woman ran into oncoming traffic and was fatally struck by a vehicle shortly after her … Continue reading Mother of three commits suicide outside police station
AGS NEWS – Troops of the Nigerian Army, along with personnel from the Nigerian Customs Service, have discovered 27 sacks believed to contain illicit drugs in the Badagry area of Lagos state. The Nigerian Army made this revelation in an … Continue reading Troops intercept drug smuggling attempt, seize 27 sacks in Badagry
AGS NEWS – The Lagos State Sexual Offences and Domestic Violence Court in Ikeja has handed down a life sentence to Olagbade Jeremiah, a 79-year-old carpenter, for sexually assaulting a 12-year-old girl. Justice Abiola Soladoye, in her ruling delivered on … Continue reading Carpenter jailed for life for sexually assaulting 12-year-old girl
AGS NEWS – A school principal and his wife, who is a teacher, stand accused of having a threesome with a teenage girl they allegedly abused. Authorities in Oregon, United States, claim the girl was molested by David Alan Wakefield, … Continue reading School principal and teacher wife accused of having threesome with underage female student
AGS NEWS – The House of Representatives has called upon Minister of Blue Economy, Gboyega Oyetola, alongside his transportation counterpart, Saidu Alkali, regarding suspicions of fraudulent concession concerning certain ports’ infrastructure. The Managing Director of the Nigeria Ports Authority, Mohammed … Continue reading Reps summon ministers over alleged fraudulent concessions in agriculture and blue economy
AGS NEWS – Transcorp Power Plc, the power generation subsidiary of Transnational Corporation of Nigeria (Transcorp), saw a 10% increase in its market value during its debut on the Lagos Stock Exchange on Monday. At the close of trading, the … Continue reading Transcorp Power’s market value soars to N1.98 trillion following Lagos listing
AGS NEWS – The United Kingdom has recently implemented changes to its immigration policies, including significant increases in visa fees. The Immigration Health Surcharge (IHS) saw a notable 66% surge earlier this year, resulting in an annual fee of £1,035.12 … Continue reading UK offers 4 visa options for Nigerians and others without employer letters
AGS NEWS – Airtel Africa Plc has completed the acquisition of 491,861 units of its ordinary shares priced at USD 0.50 each on the London Stock Exchange through Citigroup Global Markets Limited. The purchase was made in line with the … Continue reading Airtel Africa repurchases 491,861 shares from Citigroup Global Markets
AGS NEWS – President Bola Tinubu has returned to Abuja following a two-day official trip to the State of Qatar. His arrival at the Presidential Wing of the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport around 7 pm marks the conclusion of his … Continue reading Tinubu returns to Nigeria after Qatar visit
AGS NEWS – The Senate has announced its plans to interrogate officials from the Central Bank of Nigeria regarding the acquisition and utilization of the N30 trillion “Ways and Means” loan by the Federal Government during the administration of President … Continue reading Senate invites CBN officials for inquiry on N30 trillion loans
AGS NEWS – Billionaire industrialist Aliko Dangote has honored the late Herbert Wigwe by naming the 120km road leading to his refinery in Lagos after the renowned businessman. The tribute, announced during a special event titled ‘Celebrating Herbert Wigwe – … Continue reading Dangote names 120km refinery road after Herbert Wigwe
AGS NEWS – The Special Adviser to the Lagos State Governor on Housing, Barakat Odunuga-Bakare, has revealed plans to implement a monthly rental scheme in Lagos State before the end of 2024 or early in the following year. This disclosure … Continue reading Sanwo Olu sets to enforce monthly rental policy
AGS NEWS – The United States Supreme Court has ruled that states lack the authority to prohibit Donald Trump from running for president. Trump will be included on the ballot for Tuesday’s primary election in Colorado. This ruling marks a … Continue reading Trump cleared to run for president after Supreme Court victory
AGS NEWS – The Kano State Police Command has announced the arrest of 18 individuals believed to be street urchins, suspected of conspiring to perpetrate attacks on innocent members of the public. In a statement to reporters on Monday, the … Continue reading Police raid criminal hideouts, capture 18 Kano
AGS NEWS – Authorities in eastern India have arrested three individuals in connection with the reported gang rape of a foreign tourist and the assault of her husband. Law enforcement is actively pursuing four additional suspects linked to the case. … Continue reading Three men arrested in India for alleged gang-rape and assault of foreign travel vloggers
AGS NEWS – Nollywood actress Kate Henshaw has officially confirmed the heartbreaking news of her mother’s passing. The news of the actress’s loss surfaced recently, with Henshaw herself confirming the sad event via her social media platform on Monday. According … Continue reading Kate Henshaw confirms mum’s death
AGS NEWS – The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has refuted claims suggesting that the ministry intends to transfer a firefighting simulator from the Nigerian College of Technology in Zaria, Kaduna State, to Lagos State. In a … Continue reading Keyamo denies plan to move firefighting equipment to Lagos
AGS NEWS – The incident occurred in the Dogarawa area of Zaria, where frustrated youths, accusing food manufacturers like the BUA company of unjustified price increases, blocked a truck transporting foodstuffs. Taking advantage of the situation, many residents seized the … Continue reading Kaduna residents block BUA truck, loot noodles amid price hike protests
AGS NEWS – Saudi Arabia has formally initiated its bid, dubbed “Growing Together,” to host the 2034 FIFA World Cup, announced by the Saudi Arabia Football Federation (SAFF) on Friday. Last October, Saudi Arabia emerged as the sole contender after … Continue reading Saudi Arabia launches bid for 2034 FIFA world cup
AGS NEWS – Skit maker Promise Kelvin Anagbogu, also known as Lord Lamba, has initiated legal action to secure child custody, intensifying the rift between him and former Big Brother Naija contestant, Queen Mercy Atang. On Thursday, Atang took to … Continue reading Skit maker Lord Lamba and former BBN housemate Queen lock horns over child custody
AGS NEWS – US President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump embarked on separate visits to the US-Mexico border in Texas on Thursday, February 29. Addressing border patrol agents and law enforcement officials in Brownsville, Texas, along the US-Mexico … Continue reading Biden and Trump visit US-Mexico border amid immigration crisis
AGS NEWS – An American woman tragically passed away after falling suddenly ill during an American Airlines flight from the Dominican Republic. The 41-year-old, identified online only as a mother of two from Indiana, was onboard American Airlines Flight 2790 … Continue reading Indiana mother of two, 41, dies mid-flight on American airlines
AGS NEWS – The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has nullified the licenses of 4,173 Bureaux De Change Operators due to their non-compliance with regulatory provisions, as disclosed by the apex bank. Among the breaches cited by the CBN are … Continue reading CBN revokes licenses of 4,173 Bureaux De change amid forex crisis
AGS NEWS – India has once again affirmed its position as the world’s fastest growing major economy, recording a robust expansion of 8.4% in the final quarter of 2023 compared to the previous year. This economic feat comes amidst preparations … Continue reading India economy surpasses expectations, achieves 8.4% growth
AGS NEWS – Elon Musk, co-founder of OpenAI, has initiated legal action against the organization, alleging a deviation from its original principles established in 2015. The lawsuit, also naming OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, asserts that the company has strayed from … Continue reading Elon Musk files lawsuit against OpenAI over alleged microsoft affiliation
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