AGS NEWS – The Kaduna Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has successfully prosecuted and obtained the conviction of Mohammed Nasir Sadeeq and Daniel John for their involvement in cheating by impersonation. This verdict was delivered … Continue reading Kaduna court sentences two internet fraudsters to prison
AGS NEWS – In an ongoing operation spanning January to February 2024, the Nigerian Navy has intensified efforts to combat oil theft in the Niger Delta region, resulting in significant arrests and recovery of stolen crude oil from various criminal … Continue reading Navy seizes stolen crude worth N8.6 billion in Niger Delta operation
AGS NEWS – Nigerian rapper Folarin Falana, popularly known as Falz, recently shared an intriguing revelation during his guest appearance on the ‘I Said What I Said’ Podcast. Falz disclosed that he was once approached to be a sperm donor … Continue reading Falz recounts being asked to donate sperm (video)
AGS NEWS – Lafarge Africa’s Board of Directors has recommended a dividend payout of N1.90 per share for the fiscal year ending December 2023, totaling N30.60 billion. This dividend offering represents a decrease from the N32.22 billion dividend paid out … Continue reading Lafarge shareholders to get N30bn dividend
AGS NEWS – MTN Nigeria Plc has revealed a significant financial setback in its audited results for the year ending December 31, 2023. The company recorded a loss before tax amounting to N177.8 billion, a drastic shift from the pre-tax … Continue reading MTN reports N740 billion loss due to forex impact
AGS NEWS – The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has issued a stern warning to telecommunication companies that fail to adhere to the directive mandating the blocking of Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) cards not linked to National Identification Numbers (NINs). Speaking … Continue reading NCC issues warning to telcos over non-compliance
AGS NEWS – President Bola Tinubu has conveyed his heartfelt birthday wishes to Pastor Enoch Adeboye, the General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), as he celebrates his birthday on March 2, 2024. The birthday message was … Continue reading Tinubu sends birthday greetings to Adeboye on 82nd anniversary
AGS NEWS – Yoruba Nollywood actor, Tolani Quadri Oyebamiji, famously known as Sisi Quadri, has tragically passed away, as reported by his colleagues within the Yoruba film industry. Oyebamiji, who celebrated his 44th birthday on December 25, 2023, was mourned … Continue reading Sisi Quadri, popular yoruba actor, dies at 44
AGS NEWS – Gemini Trust, a cryptocurrency exchange established by Cameron and Tyler Winklevoss, has reached a settlement with a New York regulator, agreeing to reimburse at least $1.1 billion to customers affected by its defunct lending program. As part … Continue reading Gemini Exchange agrees to return $1.1 billion to customers
AGS NEWS – European consumer rights groups have accused Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, of engaging in an extensive and unlawful data collection operation involving millions of users across the region. The European Consumer Organisation (BEUC), representing … Continue reading European consumer groups accuse Meta of ‘Massive, Illegal’ data processing
AGS NEWS – Electronic Arts (EA) has announced the cancellation of an upcoming Star Wars game and revealed plans to reduce its global workforce by 5%, affecting around 670 employees. The game, which was in early development, was intended to … Continue reading EA cancels Star Wars game and cuts 670 jobs
AGS NEWS – Oprah Winfrey, a long-time board member of Weight Watchers, has decided to step down from her position, dealing a fresh blow to the struggling company amidst increasing competition from weight-loss drugs. Winfrey, who joined the board in … Continue reading Oprah Winfrey stepping down from Weight Watchers board
AGS NEWS – Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell has announced his decision to step down as the GOP leader in November, ushering in a significant transition in Capitol Hill leadership. McConnell, a stalwart of the Kentucky Republican Party, will continue … Continue reading Longest serving US senate leader Mitch McConnell set to step down
AGS NEWS – Canadian rapper Tory Lanez has lodged an appeal against his guilty verdict in the shooting incident involving Megan Thee Stallion in July 2020. Lanez, whose real name is Daystar Peterson, alleges prosecutorial misconduct and erroneous admission of … Continue reading Rapper Tory Lanez files appeal of his guilty verdict in shooting of Megan Thee Stallion days after Drake defends him
AGS NEWS – The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) is currently in negotiations with Jose Peseiro regarding a potential new contract. Reports suggest that the NFF has proposed to maintain the same monthly salary of €50,000 that the Portuguese coach was … Continue reading NFF offers Jose Peseiro new contract at same $50,000 monthly salary
AGS NEWS – The Federal Government has reportedly detained at least two top executives of Binance, a cryptocurrency exchange platform. According to the Financial Times, these executives were apprehended upon their arrival in Nigeria following a ban on their website. … Continue reading FG detains two Binance executives
AGS NEWS – The House of Representatives has cleared Mohammed Bello-Koko, the Managing Director of the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), of allegations regarding N178 billion in bad debts outlined in the authority’s 2019 audited financial statement. Mike Etaba, Chairman of … Continue reading House of representatives clears NPA of N178 billion bad debt allegations
AGS NEWS – President Bola Tinubu has arrived in the Ikeja area of Lagos State to inaugurate the Lagos Red Line rail. This comes after Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu announced in December 2023 that the rail would be unveiled by Tinubu … Continue reading Tinubu unveils red line rail in Ikeja
AGS NEWS – According to reports from Italian media and football journalist Fabrizio Romano’s X account, Juventus player Paul Pogba has been handed a four-year ban from football due to a positive drug test. Continue reading Juventus star Paul Pogba receives four year football ban
AGS NEWS – The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) revealed through a post on its official handle on Tuesday, February 27, that two individuals were sentenced after pleading guilty to charges related to operating a Bureau De Change without … Continue reading Kano court sentences two Bureau De Change operators to jail
AGS NEWS – Olayemi Cardoso, the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), has refuted claims of accountability for the country’s economic struggles. Speaking at the first Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting during his tenure on Tuesday, February 27, … Continue reading CBN governor Cardoso denies responsibility for current woes
AGS NEWS – Rodney Jones, also known as Lil Rodmadeit, recently joined the list of individuals suing music mogul Diddy over alleged sexual assault. However, days before publicly filing his lawsuit, Jones initiated a fundraising campaign on Instagram without referencing … Continue reading Diddy accuser initiated GoFundMe prior to lawsuit without mentioning sexual assault allegations
AGS NEWS – The tragic death of a 33-year-old photographer, Zacheaus Salawadeen, has shocked the community in Niger State. Salawadeen, a father of three and Special Assistant on Communication in the Office of the Political Adviser to the Niger State … Continue reading Photographer affiliated with Niger state governor’s office killed by unknown assailants
AGS NEWS – Nigerian comedian Seyi Law has made it clear that he will not forgive his colleague, Noble Igwe, until an apology is extended to his wife. Seyi Law expressed his grievance, stating that Noble Igwe mentioned his wife … Continue reading I will never forgive Noble Igwe – Seyi Law
AGS NEWS – Amidst Kanye West’s public criticism of Adidas on social media, Nigerian singer Davido has extended an invitation to the American rapper to join him at Puma. West recently took to Instagram to call out Adidas for unauthorized … Continue reading Davido invites Kanye West to join him at Puma
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