The Federal Government is leaning towards tackling the hardship caused by the removal of fuel subsidy with a twin agenda. This, according to Vanguard and Empowered Newswire sources, includes the…
Day: July 17, 2023
Senate: N70bn allocation to National Assembly not gift to lawmakers
The N70 billion allocated to the National Assembly from the N819 billion Supplementary Appropriation Act Bill is not a “gift” to Senators and House of Representatives members, the Senate has…
Resist new scramble for Africa, Tinubu tells AU forum
President Bola Tinubu on Sunday, in Kenya, said the forces that plundered Africa in the past and still seek to impede its progress today will not find easy inroads into…
CBN Raises Tenure Limit for Banks’ Chief Executives to 12 Years
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has increased the tenure of the Managing Director/Chief Executive of banks to a maximum of 12 years from 10 years. This was disclosed in…
Inflation nears 24 per cent rate
Rising food and energy costs combined with currency depreciation has pushed Nigeria’s inflation rate to the highest point in 18 years. Inflation rate, which stood at 22.41 per cent in…
Victory wins Nigerian Idol S8, walks away with N35m, car
Gospel singer, Victory Gbakara, on Sunday night, emerged winner of Nigerian Idol Season 8. He defeated Precious Mac to clinch the N100 million grand prize, part of which is N35…
11 profound tweets celebrating Wizkid as he turns 33
Popular Nigerian singer, Ayo Balogun, popularly known as Wizkid is a year older today. The “More Love, Less Ego” crooner turned 33, Sunday. Fans of the multi-award-winning act have since…
Messi unveiled to crowds as Inter Miami player
New signing Lionel Messi has been officially presented to cheering crowds at Inter Miami’s DRV PNK Stadium. A sold-out crowd of about 20,000 waited through downpours and lightning to see…
Chelsea in shock move to sign ‘angry, upset’ Man United star for Pochettino
Chelsea are considering a move for Manchester United defender, Harry Maguire. The England international is said to be angry and frustrated over the manager, Erik ten Hag’s decision to take…
South Korea floods: Dozens die in flooded tunnel and landslides
At least 40 people in South Korea have died after a weekend of severe rains caused widespread flooding and landslides across the country. The disasters have prompted calls from President…