< 1 mn read Nollywood actress and filmmaker, Funke Akindele, has accepted to include Big Brother Naija season 9 housemate, Wanni, in her movie production team. During a conversation with her fellow housemates, Wanni expressed her desire to work with Akindele, praising the quality of her films and calling her a seasoned professional. “Me I want to be in […]
< 1 mn read President Masoud Pezeshkian insisted Wednesday that Iran was “not looking for war” but pledged a stronger response if Israel retaliates for its missile attack. “If it (Israel) wants to react, we will have a stronger response; this is what the Islamic Republic is committed to,” Pezeshkian said in a joint press conference with Qatar’s emir, […]
< 1 mn read There is apprehension in Osun State over an alleged plot by some members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to bomb the headquarters of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). A voice note that went viral on social media has a yet-to-be-identified PDP member in the state alleging that the All Progressives Congress (APC) might […]
< 1 mn read The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has recovered N13 billion in diverted public funds over the past 30 days, marking a significant milestone in its anti-corruption efforts. This recovery is part of ICPC’s intensified measures to combat corruption, as detailed in its 2024-2028 Strategic Action Plan unveiled Wednesday in Abuja. The […]
< 1 mn read The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) announced on Wednesday that Ex-Seaman Abbas Haruna has been found guilty by a Military General Court-Martial on three charges: disobedience to orders, resisting arrest, and offences relating to public service property. Haruna was demoted from Able Seaman to Ordinary Seaman for the charge of disobedience to orders. He received a dismissal […]
2 mn read Africa boasts a diverse range of currencies, each with its unique history and factors contributing to its strength against the US dollar. Here’s a look at the top 10 strongest African currencies: Tunisian Dinar (1 USD = DT 3.04) Despite economic challenges, the Tunisian Dinar remains robust. Tunisia’s strict trade regulations and prudent financial policies […]
< 1 mn read Meta has announced the launch of its Content Monetization beta program for Facebook, designed to enhance the earning potential for content creators. The initiative, revealed on Wednesday, integrates three key monetization tools—In-stream ads, Ads on Reels, and the Performance bonus—enabling creators to monetize a wider range of content types, including Reels, long-form videos, photos, and […]
< 1 mn read Israeli Foreign Minister Israel Katz has officially declared United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres persona non grata in Israel, banning him from entering the country. The announcement was made through Katz’s account on X, formerly known as Twitter. The decision comes in response to Guterres’ perceived failure to condemn Iran’s recent missile attack on Israel, which […]
< 1 mn read In a bid to combat the rising trend of divestments in Nigeria’s oil and gas sector, the Federal Government has unveiled a new fiscal regime that includes a variety of tax exemptions aimed at revitalizing the industry. Mr. Wale Edun, the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, announced the initiative through his […]
< 1 mn read The Federal Government has initiated plans to evacuate its citizens from Lebanon due to rising tensions between Israel and Iran. Dada Olusegun, Special Assistant to President Bola Tinubu on Social Media, announced on X (formerly Twitter) that Nigerians in Lebanon should contact the Nigerian mission for documentation and profiling. “Alert! All Nigerians in Lebanon are […]
< 1 mn read Hundreds of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) members and supporters took to the streets on Wednesday to protest the results of the September 21st governorship election, claiming the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) was compromised and failed to announce the “actual” results, which they believe showed PDP’s victory. The protesters, carrying placards with anti-INEC and President […]
< 1 mn read An Ado-Ekiti Magistrate’s Court has ordered the remand of 42-year-old Christopher Israel in a correctional center for allegedly raping his 22-year-old daughter. Israel has been charged with rape and assault. The presiding Magistrate, Mrs. Olubunmi Bamidele, did not take his plea due to jurisdictional constraints. She ordered that he be held in custody pending legal […]
< 1 mn read The All Progressives Congress (APC) has reaffirmed that former Minister of Transportation, Mr. Chibuike Amaechi, remains a strong political force and the leader of the party in Rivers State. As the APC handed party flags to its standard bearers across 21 local government areas ahead of the October 5th LGA elections, Chief Emeka Beke, the […]
< 1 mn read President Tinubu honored Oluwole-Johnson, former Ondo State governorship aspirant and CEO of Benol Management & Development Company, describing him as exceptionally intelligent and forward-thinking. “His rugged determination and tenacity reflected the shared passion we had for Nigeria. While his exuberance sometimes got him into trouble, it was a testament to his vibrant spirit and unwavering […]
2 mn read President Bola Tinubu has approved the North East Development Commission (NEDC) to deploy electric vehicles instead of Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) vehicles in the region. Mohammed Alkali, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the NEDC, disclosed this to State House correspondents on Wednesday after the commission presented its plan to the President on how […]
< 1 mn read The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) witness, Mr. Folashodun Shonubi, who is also the former Acting Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), testified during cross-examination about the objectives behind the Naira redesign. While being questioned by lead defense counsel Mr. Olalekan Ojo (SAN), Shonubi confirmed that the primary goals of the currency […]
< 1 mn read A tragic incident unfolded in Niger State on Tuesday night when a boat carrying approximately 300 passengers capsized in the Gbajibo community of the Mokwa Local Government Area. As of now, 150 people are feared dead following the disaster, which occurred around 8:30 PM. The boat was reportedly returning from a Muslim religious festival known […]
< 1 mn read The Nigerian Senate has summoned the Minister of Works, Senator David Umahi, to explain the abandonment of the Ogbomoso-Oyo Federal Road project by the contractor. The Senate’s decision was made during a session where they called on Senator Barinada Mpigi, PDP, Rivers South-East, to lead a committee inquiry into the circumstances surrounding the project’s neglect. […]
< 1 mn read The Oyo State Government has announced plans to recruit 791 new officers into various positions within its mainstream civil service. This initiative, described as the largest recruitment drive in two decades, was confirmed by the Chairman of the State Civil Service Commission, Alhaji Kamoru Aderibigbe, during a press briefing in Ibadan on Wednesday. The recruitment […]
2 mn read Youths under the banner of the Ondo State Youth Vanguard have staged a protest against the alleged close association of the state Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC), Mrs. Oluwatoyin Babalola, with politicians in the region. They are calling for her redeployment ahead of the upcoming governorship election on November 16. The demonstration took place outside the […]
