Confederation of African Football Federations President, Patrice Motsepe, has disclosed that President Bola Tinubu is expected to grace the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations final between Nigeria and the host nation, Cote d’Ivoire. Speaking at a press briefing in Abidjan … Continue reading Tinubu set to attend AFCON final in Cote d’Ivoire
Former House of Representatives member, Shina Peller, has urged President Bola Tinubu to implement measures aimed at easing the hardships faced by Nigerians. Peller’s call comes amidst a wave of protests across the nation spurred by escalating living costs and … Continue reading Shina Peller urges Tinubu to ease Nigerian’s burdens
A federal appeals court decision on Tuesday dealt a blow to Donald Trump, ruling that the former U.S. President is not immune from charges related to his alleged efforts to overturn the outcome of the 2020 election. The ruling, issued … Continue reading U.S. appeals court rules against Trump’s immunity from election subversion charges
A lawyer named Eze Victor Agala tragically collapsed and passed away outside a courtroom in Port Harcourt, the capital of Rivers State. The legal practitioner, hailing from Ibaa in Emohua Local Government Area of the state, collapsed as he exited … Continue reading Lawyer collapses, dies outside Port Harcourt courtroom
Olaiya Igwe, a veteran Yoruba actor, has publicly apologized to Nigerians for his controversial act of going naked to pray for President Bola Tinubu during the 2023 general elections. This apology comes amidst the current economic challenges faced by Nigerians, … Continue reading Actor Olaiya Igwe issues public apology for campaigning naked in favor of Tinubu
Nigerian singer Divine Ikubor, popularly known as Rema, has made history by becoming the first African artist to clinch a prestigious Chinese music award. Rema achieved this remarkable feat when his collaboration, the ‘Calm Down’ remix featuring American superstar Selena … Continue reading Rema becomes first African artist to win Chinese music award
Nigerian artist Burna Boy’s performance at the 2024 Grammys has earned the No.6 spot on Billboard’s ranking. Burna Boy, also known as Damini Ogulu, made his debut performance at the Grammy Awards ceremony on Sunday, February 4. During his performance, … Continue reading Burna Boy’s 2024 Grammy performance lands 6th spot on Billboard ranking
President Bola Tinubu has returned to Nigeria’s capital, Abuja, following a two-week private trip to Paris, France. His arrival at the Presidential Wing of the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport around 09:00 pm local time was greeted by top government officials, … Continue reading Tinubu returns to Abuja following private trip to Paris
The Bank Directors Association of Nigeria (BDAN) has voiced its backing for a recent directive from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) urging commercial banks to cease “hoarding” foreign currencies. The CBN had expressed concerns regarding the increasing foreign currency … Continue reading Bank directors support CBN’s directive on selling excess dollars
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has urged states and local governments to reduce taxes on telecom companies, warning that excessive taxation could hinder industry growth. The appeal comes amidst the Federal Government’s plan to impose a five percent excise duty … Continue reading NCC appeals to states to reduce telecom taxes, citing industry growth concerns
On February 1, 2024, Justice Chukwujekwu Aneke of the Federal High Court in Ikoyi, Lagos, convicted and sentenced actress Oluwadarasimi Omoseyin to six months imprisonment for spraying and stepping on new naira notes at a social event in Lagos State. … Continue reading Nigerian actress sentenced to six months for spraying new naira notes
In a statement released on Thursday, Shell PLC’s Chief Executive Officer, Wael Sawan, disclosed that the company returned $23 billion to shareholders in 2023. Emphasizing their commitment to a progressive dividend policy, Sawan announced a four percent increase in dividends. … Continue reading Shell announces $23 billion dividend plan for shareholders in 2023
Atiku Abubakar, the 2023 presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, has criticized the Federal Government’s directive for the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to take over the responsibility for crude oil sales proceeds from the Nigerian National Petroleum Company … Continue reading Atiku opposes FG’s shift of oil revenue management to CBN
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has disclosed the financial rewards for participating nations in the ongoing 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) tournament in Cote d’Ivoire. The champion of AFCON 2023 stands to gain $7 million for lifting the … Continue reading AFCON 2023 prize money breakdown: Winners, runners-up, and more revealed
38-year-old former Bolivian international footballer, Sergio Jáuregui, was gunned down while participating in a friendly match in the Santa Inés neighborhood of Cuautla, Morelos, Mexico. The fatal incident occurred at approximately 11 am local time on Sunday. The defender, Jáuregui, … Continue reading Bolivian footballer Sergio Jáuregui fatally shot dead in Mexico match
The Gombe State Police Command has apprehended 12 individuals believed to be part of a counterfeit dollar syndicate operating within the state. According to ASP Mahid Abubakar, the command’s spokesperson, the suspects are accused of engaging in the production and … Continue reading Police in Gombe nab 12 suspects in crackdown on fake dollar syndicate
NBA icon Shaquille O’Neal, popularly known as Shaq, recently shared on The Big Podcast that he refrains from expressing his emotions to women. Responding to a question about why he chooses not to open up to his partners, the basketball … Continue reading “They’re gonna throw it back in your face” Shaq says men should never open up emotionally to a woman
Tragedy struck the community of Koro in Ekiti Local Government Area of Kwara State on Thursday night, February 2, as unidentified gunmen brazenly attacked the palace of the Olukoro of Koro. The traditional ruler, retired General Segun Aremu, lost his … Continue reading Kwara monarch murdered, wife and two others kidnapped by gunmen
Nigerian singer Simi, has expressed her support for couples living together before marriage. During a recent episode of the Tea With Tay podcast, Simi shared her belief that cohabiting allows intending couples to understand each other better before making the … Continue reading Simi says living together before marriage is a good edea, Here’s why!
Employees of a Ukrainian arms firm allegedly collaborated with defense ministry officials in a scheme to misappropriate nearly $40 million designated for the purchase of 100,000 mortar shells for the conflict with Russia, according to Ukraine’s security service. This revelation … Continue reading Ukraine exposes how officials embezzled $40 million meant for arms in Russia war
The Osun State Police Command has arrested Prince Eniola Oyeyode, the son of the Ogiyan of Ejigbo, Oba Oyeyode Oyesosin, in connection with the killing of US-based lecturer, Dr. Richard Idowu Adeoriokin. Dr. Adeoriokin was reportedly shot by a local … Continue reading Osun monarch’s son arrested in connection with killing of US based lecturer
A 45-year-old woman, Alimot Haruna, has been apprehended by the Lagos State Police Command for allegedly smuggling 42 northern children into Lagos without parental consent, with the intent to force them into child labor and trafficking. The incident reportedly took … Continue reading Woman arrested for alleged trafficking of 42 children
Positive sentiments persisted last week as the All-Share Index achieved a historic milestone, crossing the 100,000 points mark and resulting in a gain of N4.3tn for investors. The market witnessed a robust buy sentiment, with investors strategically positioning themselves in … Continue reading Equity market surges by N4trn as investors strategically position for earnings season
The World Bank has released its latest report, “Global Economic Prospect: Subdued Growth, Multiple Challenges,” projecting a growth rate of 3.7% for Nigeria’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in 2025. This marks an improvement from the previously projected 3.3% for 2023, … Continue reading World Bank forecasts 3.7% economic growth for Nigeria 2025
The Lagos State Taskforce has impounded a total of 952 motorcycles, popularly known as okada, within a span of two weeks across various locations in the state. The crackdown, aimed at curbing the operations of errant motorcycle riders, saw 344 … Continue reading Lagos taskforce takes strict action, seizing 952 motorcycles within two weeks
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