Former Speaker of the 8th National Assembly, Rt. Hon. Yakubu Dogara (CFR), on Saturday, 24th February 2024, laid his mother to rest at Gwarangah Village in Bogoro Local Government Area of Bauchi State. Late Mama Saratu Yakubu Tukur died on Friday, December 22, 2023, at the age of 103 years after a brief illness. The…
For the commercial city of Onitsha, the Monday sit-at-home has finally come to an end as the state government lifted the curfew imposed in Nnewi, Onitsha, and Ogbaru during the security challenges in the area. Anambra State Commissioner of Police, Aderemi Adeoye, visited the city to assess the security deployment and interacted with shuttle bus…
The House of Representatives Committee on Financial Crimes has suggested the apprehension of Binance Holding Ltd.’s CEO due to accusations of tax evasion and money laundering in Nigeria. This recommendation came after a motion by Isah Dogonyaro (APC-Jigawa State) during a public hearing in Abuja. The hearing focused on allegations against Binance brought forth by…
Somalia is now fully a member of the East African Community following its submission of ratification of the treaty of accession with the bloc’s Secretary-General on Monday in Arusha, Tanzania. The country had been accepted into the bloc in 2023. Somalia on Friday, November 24th, became the bloc’s eighth member. As reported by the East…
There is a major crisis simmering in Ogwashi-Uku Kingdom which, if not nipped in the bud, could boil over with dire consequences in the community. Surprisingly, most of the indigenes of this Headquarters of Aniocha South Local Government Area, this writer interviewed, pointed accusing fingers at Prince Chukwude Okonjo, better known as Prince Chude, the…
Lord Lamba further said that spending time with his daughter outside of social media makes more sense to him. Popular Nigerian skit maker, Lord Lamba has taken to Instagram to dismiss claims that he is a deadbeat father. He did so by sharing videos of the times he spent with his daughter and also on…
The BDC operators were charged with conspiracy, unlawful operation of forex trading as BDC operators without license from regulatory agencies and deriving various sums of money from such unauthorized trading. A Federal High Court in Lagos struck out the charge against 19 Bureau De Change (BDC) Operators on Monday, March 4, following the withdrawal of…
Dangote in his speech reflected on how Wigwe whom he described as his friend, brother and mentee, was supportive in the building of his businesses. A video has captured the emotional moment billionaire businessman, Aliko Dangote, broke down in tears while paying tribute to his late friend and former CEO of Access Holdings, Herbert Wigwe….
Lord Lamba further said that spending time with his daughter outside of social media makes more sense to him. Popular Nigerian skit maker, Lord Lamba has taken to Instagram to dismiss claims that he is a deadbeat father. He did so by sharing videos of the times he spent with his daughter and also on…
According to the TikTok user, she received a bag of rice, palm oil, seasoning cubes and other items after attending the church. A lady has come online to share a video of what she received after attending a Nigerian church in Canada for the first time. According to the TikTok user, she received a…
Kenyan-Mexican Oscar winner Lupita Nyong’o, the first black jury president at the 74th annual event, will present the Golden and Silver Bear top prizes at a gala ceremony. Actress Lupita Nyong’o at the New York premiere of ‘Us’. Photo: AFP An Iranian love story by a dissident director couple and a chilling Austrian historical…
UMG made the announcement in a statement on Monday, noting that the deal is, however, awaiting regulatory approval. The world’s leading music company, Universal Music Group (UMG), has announced its acquisition of a majority stake of Mavin Global. UMG made the announcement in a statement on Monday, noting that the deal is, however, awaiting…
