Nigerian rapper CDQ has revealed that his decision to leave a career in banking was driven by a lack of personal fulfillment and a deep-rooted passion for music. Speaking in a recent interview with Echo Room, the ‘Nowo Soke’ crooner … Continue reading I was borrowing suits to work, wasnt fulfilled – CDQ on why he quit banking
The Nigerian Senate on Wednesday called on the Federal Government to immortalise the late former President Muhammadu Buhari by naming a national monument in his honour. The resolution followed a motion moved by the Senate Leader, Senator Opeyemi Bamidele, during … Continue reading Immortalise Buhari with national monument – Senate tells Nigerian Govt
In a major operation that has sparked national security concerns, the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has uncovered and sealed a warehouse in Kano State containing a staggering volume of industrial chemicals believed to be … Continue reading NAFDAC uncovers warehouse loaded with explosive chemicals in Kano
Tesla shares fell by more than 3% on Monday, July 7, following CEO Elon Musk’s surprise announcement of plans to form a new U.S. political party. The move has raised fresh concerns among investors about Musk’s focus on the electric … Continue reading Tesla shares tumble by more than 3% after Elon Musk announced political ambition
The Federal Government of Nigeria, through the Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC), has imposed a ₦766,242,500 fine on Multichoice Nigeria for violating the Nigeria Data Protection Act. The regulatory body cited multiple breaches, including the unlawful transfer of citizens’ personal … Continue reading FG fines Multichoice N766m over privacy breaches
Famous Nigerian songstress, Tiwa Savage, has narrated how pregnancy affected her voice range. She made this known while discussing her pregnancy experience as a musician on Afrobeats Intelligence. Savage explained that her struggles with vocal range made her change some … Continue reading Being pregnant affected my voice range – Tiwa Savage
Singer Gabriel Oche Amanyi, popularly known as Terry G, has claimed that he made a rare cultural impact on the Nigerian music industry. He asserted that his “sacrifice” gave Nigerian artistes the confidence to smoke cannabis onscreen. The Free Madness … Continue reading I gave Nigerian artists confidence to smoke cannabis on screen – Terry G
Nigerian singer Oniyinde Azeez, popularly known as Zinoleesky, has said that fatherhood transformed his life. The singer welcomed his first child, a daughter named Zendaya, in December 2023. He welcomed his second child, a son named Zafar, in April this … Continue reading Fatherhood has changed me – Zinoleesky
Benue State governor, Hyacinth Alia, has suspended Mr Mkor Aondona, his Special Adviser on Documentation, Research, and Planning. This follows his arrest by operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC. The embattled aide was reportedly picked up over … Continue reading Benue Governor Alia suspends special adviser accused of sextortion, blackmail
Justice Yellim Bogoro of the Federal High Court sitting in Ikoyi, Lagos, on Monday sentenced a staff member of Ecobank Plc, Solomon Stephen Ufayo, to one year imprisonment for cybercrime involving the fraudulent manipulation of a customer’s bank account to … Continue reading Bank official bags one-year jail term for N2.4m fraud
China has reiterated its commitment to supporting Nigeria’s infrastructure development, as the Greater Abuja Water Supply Network was officially commissioned on Monday by the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike. The event, which forms part of a series … Continue reading China expresses support for Nigeria’s infrastructural development
The National Bureau of Statistics, NBS, on Monday, announced that Nigeria’s headline inflation rate has dropped to 22.97 percent. NBS said the May 2025 headline inflation rate decreased 0.74 per cent compared to the April headline inflation rate. According to … Continue reading Nigeria’s inflation drops to 22.97%
A 25-year-old Nigerian woman, Ifeoluwa Akinwunmi, has been arrested by the Anti-Narcotics Wing of the Central Crime Branch (CCB) in Bengaluru for allegedly trafficking a large quantity of narcotics. Akinwunmi, who reportedly worked as a hairstylist and nail technician, claimed … Continue reading Nigerian woman, 25, arrested in India with N1.8bn worth of drug
AGS NEWS – The Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Ola Olukoyede, has raised concern over the growing impact of internet fraud on Nigeria’s international reputation and internal security. Speaking during a press briefing on Monday at … Continue reading Yahoo boys fueling national shame, laundering funds for politicians – EFCC chairman
Pope Leo on Sunday offered prayers for the victims of what he described as a “terrible massacre” in Benue State, Nigeria. Over 200 people were reportedly brutally killed in the Yelewata community of Guma Local Government Area in one of … Continue reading Pope Leo condemns ‘terrible massacre’ in Benue
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 – 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 – 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 Federal Government has received $52.88 million in recovered assets linked to former Petroleum Minister Diezani Alison-Madueke from the United States. The Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi, announced the recovery during a … Continue reading US returns $52.88m Diezani Alison-Madueke’s loot to Nigeria
AGS NEWS – The Nigeria Customs Service Board (NCSB) has approved the promotion of 4,291 senior officers, alongside the confirmation of one Deputy Comptroller-General and seven Assistant Comptroller-Generals. This decision was made during the board’s 61st regular meeting, chaired by … Continue reading Customs approve promotion of 4,291 officers
AGS NEWS – International Monetary Fund (IMF) has approved a $1.1 billion disbursement to Ukraine as part of a four-year, $15.5 billion loan program designed to support the country’s budget during the ongoing conflict with Russia. IMF Managing Director Kristalina … Continue reading IMF approves $1.1bn for Ukraine amid ongoing conflict
AGS NEWS – The World Bank has identified $32 million in unaccounted funds within a Nigerian water sector project, sparking concerns of embezzlement and mismanagement. The irregularities, flagged in the Bank’s FY2024 Sanctions System Annual Report, followed a forensic review … Continue reading W’Bank detects $32m unaccounted funds in Nigeria’s water project
AGS NEWS – Mastercard, in partnership with the Lagos Food Bank Initiative and Food for Education Foundation, has launched a program to provide over 300,000 meals to schoolchildren in underserved areas of Nigeria and Kenya. This initiative is part of … Continue reading Mastercard, Lagos Food Bank distribute 300,000 meals to schoolchildren
AGS NEWS – Nigerian Breweries’ foreign exchange losses increased to N160.48bn by the end of the third quarter, according to unaudited results submitted to the Nigerian Exchange Limited on Wednesday. The company’s FX loss rose by 84.83% from N86.83bn in … Continue reading Nigerian Breweries FX loss worsens to N160bn
AGS NEWS – Popular Nigerian songstress, Simi has advised parents on how to train the girl child. The singer in a video on her Instagram page, advised parents to teach the female child to take control of their financial future … Continue reading Train your daughters not to depend on men – Simi tells parents
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