World leaders have been congratulating Britain’s next prime minister Keir Starmer on his victory at the UK’s general elections. Starmer, with his centre-left Labour Party’s sweeping victory in the Britain’s…
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Tinubu injects N2 trillion to stimulate economy
The Federal Government has injected N2 trillion into the economy to stimulate it. It was unveiled by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu yesterday as part of an accelerated stabilisation and advancement…
Crypto traders to start paying 7.5% VAT July 8
Cryptocurrency traders in Nigeria will start paying 7.5 percent value-added tax (VAT) with effect from July 8, 2024. A cryptocurrency platform, KuCoin, disclosed in an email that it will commence…
CNG 40% cheaper than petrol, 100 stations coming – NNPC
The use of Compressed Natural Gas in automobiles is 40 per cent cheaper than using Premium Motor Spirit, popularly called petrol, the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited announced on Thursday.…
Kids Say the Darndest Things returns season 3
One of the favourite family TV shows, Kids Say the Darndest Things, is back for its third season. For the third season, two entertainment powerhouses, the Paramount Global Content Distribution…
Diddy accused of sex trafficking in new lawsuit by former adult star
A former adult film star, Adria English, has accused embattled American rapper Sean Combs, aka Diddy, of trafficking her for sex in a new lawsuit. According to court documents obtained…
Transfer: Osimhen too expensive – Chelsea tell Napoli amid Lukaku talks
Chelsea maintain Victor Osimhen is too expensive, even after Napoli reduced their asking price. The Serie A club are willing to let Osimhen leave this summer. The Super Eagle striker…
AFCON qualifiers: Nigerian fans worried as Eagles face Benin again
The battle of optimism and pessimism is on between Nigeria and Benin Republic after both countries were drawn in the same group for the 2025 AFCON qualifiers on Thursday in…
Gas leak at Malaysia’s main international airport sickens 39
A gas leak at Malaysia’s main international airport has left 39 people ill, authorities have said. Fire services on Thursday responded to a report of a chemical leak at an…
UK’s Starmer promises ‘national renewal’ after commanding Labour win
The UK’s Prime Minister-elect Keir Starmer has promised to kick-start an era of “national renewal” after his Labour Party brought an end to 14 years of Conservative rule. In a…
