Ballon d’Or 2024: Lookman finishes 14th as Rodri takes top honor
Ademola Lookman secured 14th position in the 2024 Ballon d’Or rankings at Monday’s glamorous ceremony at the Théâtre du Châtelet in Paris, as Manchester City […]
Month: October 2024
Hezbollah chooses Naim Qassem to succeed slained leader
Lebanon’s Hezbollah movement announced Tuesday it has chosen deputy head Naim Qassem to succeed Hassan Nasrallah as leader after his death in an Israeli strike […]
Tinubu initiates emblem appeal for 2025 armed forces campaign
President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday launched the 2025 Armed Forces of Nigeria Remembrance Day emblem and appeal fund. Launching the emblem at the Council Chamber […]
FCCPC issues warning to banks over violation of customers’ rights during service disruptions
The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has warned financial institutions against continuing disruption in online banking services across Nigeria. A statement by the […]
‘I’m embarrassed by my actions’ — Alex Ikwechegh regrets assaulting bolt driver
Alex Ikwechegh, a member of the Nigerian House of Representatives, has expressed regret for assaulting a Bolt driver who came to deliver a package to […]
Students at OAU demand accountability, chase out former VC’s representatives
Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU) in Ile-Ife was the scene of a heated protest on Monday as students chased out representatives of former Vice Chancellor Professor […]
Oil price slump to $72 per barrel sparks budget concerns
There were fresh concerns as the price of Nigeria’s crude oil dropped to $72 per barrel, yesterday, from $75 per barrel, indicating a shortfall of 8.2 […]
Full list of businesses that have left Nigeria over economic difficulties (2020-2024)
In recent years, Nigeria has witnessed an increasing trend of multinational and local companies shutting down or relocating their operations due to economic challenges, currency […]
NASENI and Imose roll out Made-in Nigeria laptops, tablets
The National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI) and Imose Technologies Ltd, an indigenous Nigerian company, are rolling out made-in-Nigeria laptops and tablets for use […]
15 beggars, 19 scavengers arrested, as Wike vows to clean up Abuja
By Abdullahi Muhammad, Abuja Minister of the Federal Capital Territory Administration(FCTA), Barr Nyesom Wike has Monday commenced the clean up of Abuja with 15 beggars […]
Lagos tops IGR rankings as states, FCT reach N2.43 trillion in revenue
Thirty-six states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) got a total of N2.43 trillion as Internally GeneratedRevenue (IGR) in 2023, indicating a growth rate of […]
Tensions rise as Indian army kills three suspected militants in Kashmir
Indian troops shot dead three suspected rebels in Kashmir hours after gunmen sprayed a military convoy and an ambulance with bullets, the army said Tuesday. […]
Yvonne Jegede shares inspiration behind shaving hair for movie role
Nollywood actress Yvonne Jegede, in a bold move, has shaved off her natural hair for her role in an upcoming movie titled “AJA.” Known for her long […]
In search of stable fuel supply, Ghana turns to Dangote refinery
Ghana could buy petroleum products from Nigeria’s Dangote Petroleum Refinery once the facility is operating at full capacity, cutting more expensive exports from Europe, the […]
Pick N Pay joins growing list of IOCs exiting Nigerian market
South African grocery retailer Pick n Pay will exit Nigeria by selling its 51% share of a joint venture as part of plans to restructure […]