AGS NEWS – The Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Ahmed Dangiwa, has reaffirmed the federal government’s commitment to addressing Nigeria’s housing deficit through a strategic public-private partnership (PPP) approach. Speaking at the Renewed Hope Housing Public-Private Partnership Summit in … Continue reading Nigeria’s housing minister outlines plans for affordable housing at PPP summit
AGS NEWS – Upon taking office, President Trump is set to sign a series of executive actions, aimed at reshaping government policy and fulfilling his campaign promises. These moves, which could include over 100 actions within his first week, are … Continue reading Trump gears up for aggressive day 1 executive action push
AGS NEWS – American rapper Cardi B has said that she wouldn’t be affected by the ban on TikTok in the United States. AGS reports that TikTok shut down in the U.S. on January 19 after its Chinese owners failed … Continue reading TikTok ban won’t affect me – Cardi B
AGS NEWS – The Nigerian stock market experienced a downturn last week, with a loss of N1.45 trillion in market capitalisation. The All-Share Index dropped by 2.94%, closing at 102,353.68 points, while the market capitalisation fell by 2.26% to N62.85 … Continue reading Equity market declines by N1.45tn in one week
AGS NEWS – A former Group Managing Director of FirstBank, Dr. Bisi Onasanya, has dismissed allegations linking him to a commercial loan transaction conducted 12 years ago. In a statement released on Sunday by his communications advisor, Mr. Michael Oshunuyi, … Continue reading Ex-FirstBank boss Onasanya dismisses fraud allegation
AGS NEWS – The Minister for Youth Development, Ayodele Olawande, has backed President Bola Tinubu’s son, Seyi to become the next governor of Lagos State. Olawande said Seyi Tinubu is well-qualified to govern Lagos State. The minister while featuring on … Continue reading 2027: Seyi Tinubu can be next Lagos governor – Minister of Youth Development
AGS NEWS – Nigerian singer May D has claimed that he used to be on the same level as his colleagues Wizkid and Davido.According to May D, he, Wizkid, and Davido were the three biggest artistes in Nigeria years ago. … Continue reading ‘I was once bigger than Wizkid, Davido’ – May D
AGS NEWS – Global stock markets declined on Monday as the U.S. dollar surged to its highest level in over two years, fueled by unexpectedly strong U.S. jobs data, Reuters reports. The dollar index rose 0.23% to 109.91, briefly reaching … Continue reading Global stock markets decline as dollar hits two-year high
AGS NEWS – The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) will this week reveal the names of 18 banks that owe a combined N200bn for using Mobile Network Operators’ (MNOs) USSD platforms. Only four banks have complied with a joint directive from … Continue reading N200bn USSD debt: NCC to name defaulting banks this week
AGS NEWS – The Cross River State Police Command has arrested Mathias Amunde for allegedly killing his mother in the Obudu Local Government Area. In a video shared on Instagram by @isaacfayoseoriginal, Amunde admitted during police interrogation that he and … Continue reading Man arrested for killing mother with stick in C’River
AGS NEWS – A South African woman, Phindiswa Toshi Mpomposhe, was fatally stabbed by her boyfriend, Mkhuseli Ludidi, in Khayelitsha, Cape Town, on New Year’s Day. According to a statement from the advocacy group Women For Change, the incident occurred … Continue reading South African woman stabbed to death by her boyfriend for wearing bum shorts at the beach
AGS NEWS – An 83-year-old grandfather, Rodney Nickerson, was found dead amid the rubble and ash of his home after the Eaton Fire swept through Altadena, Los Angeles. Nickerson was one of at least 10 victims of the fire. His … Continue reading Grandfather who didn’t want to leave his home of over 50 years amid L.A. wildfire is found dead in his bed
AGS NEWS – Brazil’s government has given Meta until Monday to explain recent changes to its fact-checking program, following the company’s decision to scrap its U.S. fact-checking initiative and ease restrictions on topics like immigration and gender identity. Solicitor General … Continue reading Brazil gives Meta 72 hours to explain changes to fact-checking program
AGS NEWS – Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg has alleged that the Biden administration pressured the company to remove content about Covid vaccine side effects. Speaking on Joe Rogan’s podcast, Zuckerberg said he is generally supportive of vaccines but criticized efforts … Continue reading Zuckerberg claims Biden administration pressured Meta to censor vaccine content
AGS NEWS – The US Department of Defense has added Chinese tech giant Tencent and battery manufacturer CATL to its list of companies allegedly linked to China’s military activities. While inclusion on the Pentagon list does not impose immediate sanctions, … Continue reading US adds Chinese tech giants to list of companies allegedly working with China’s military
AGS NEWS – Former Governor of Anambra State and presidential candidate of Labour Party in the 2023 general election, Peter Obi, has urged students who want to seek greener pastures outside Nigeria after their graduation to do so. Obi stated … Continue reading Japa: Peter Obi backs nurses relocating abroad, says they’ll return when Nigeria is good
AGS NEWS – The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has decried the challenges it faces each year, demanding that its allocation be increased by 200 per cent given its huge challenges during electioneering campaigns and rejecting its N40 billion budgetary … Continue reading 2025 budget: INEC rejects N40bn allocation, demands N126bn
AGS NEWS – A 3.7 magnitude earthquake has struck California, the United States, adding to the state’s ongoing tough challenges with worsening wildfires. This comes as Los Angeles continues to fight raging wildfires, which were allegedly started by an arsonist … Continue reading 3.7-magnitude earthquake strikes California amid ongoing wildfires
AGS NEWS – In the last one week, Armed Forces of Nigeria have neutralized 109 terrorists, arrested 81 suspects, and rescued 43 hostages across the various operational theatres in the country. This was made known on Friday in Abuja by … Continue reading Nigerian troops neutralize 109 terrorists, rescue 43 hostages in one week
AGS NEWS – Afrobeats singer, Oludipe Oluwasanmi David, popularly known as Spyro, has revealed that he spends over N15 million annually on beggars. The “Who’s Your Guy” crooner disclosed this while lamenting about the constant pressure he faces to assist … Continue reading I spend N15 million yearly on beggars – Spyro
AGS NEWS – American singer and rapper, Jhene Aiko and her children, Noah Hasani and Namiko Love have been rendered homeless after their house was burnt down in the Los Angeles fire. The music star, who disclosed this on Thursday, … Continue reading ‘Starting from scratch’ – Jhene Aiko reveals her home was burnt down in Los Angeles fire
AGS NEWS – American rapper Megan Thee Stallion has been granted a 5-year restraining order against already incarcerated rapper Tory Lanez. Recall that Lanez was sentenced to ten years in prison in 2023 for shooting Megan in the feet after … Continue reading I fear Tory Lanez will shoot me again – Megan Thee Stallion
AGS NEWS – Nigerian rapper, Olamide, has surpassed 1 billion career streams on Spotify. He is the first African rapper to achieve the feat, thanks to his incorporation of Afrobeats in his music and collaborations. Last year, Olamide also made … Continue reading Olamide becomes first African rapper to hit 1 billion streams on Spotify
AGS NEWS – Debt servicing took up 47% of the Federal Government’s total expenditure in the first nine months of 2024, according to data from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). The government spent ₦8.94 trillion on debt payments during … Continue reading FG services debt with 47% budget vote
AGS NEWS – Nigeria’s inflation rate is expected to decline to 27.1% by the end of 2025, according to the NESG-Stanbic IBTC Business Confidence Monitor report. The projection suggests that ongoing structural reforms are beginning to yield results despite lingering … Continue reading Inflation may drop to 27% by December – Report
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