Tinubu Backs Africa-Led Credit Rating Agency
President Bola Tinubu says he strongly supports an Africa-led credit rating agency (ACRA), saying it will provide fairer, more transparent credit assessments for African economies. Speaking yesterday at the 38th Ordinary Session of the Assembly of the African Union (AU) Heads of State and Government in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, President Tinubu explained that an independent […]
Windey Plans an “Early Night in Bed” with Girlfriend on Valentine’s Day
Gabby Windey has a special Valentine’s Day planned with her girlfriend, comedian Robby Hoffman, featuring a highly sought-after dinner reservation, a new phone plan, and a unique accessory. Speaking at an event in New York City on February 13, the former Bachelorette star shared that they secured a table at Carbone, one of the city’s […]
Woman Sues Diddy Over Alleged 1999 Assault
A woman has sued Sean “Diddy” Combs, accusing him of sexually assaulting her after a 1999 party in New York City. According to the lawsuit, the woman, then 23 and working as a model and promotional employee, attended a VIP event that Combs hosted. She met him at the party, and later that night, he […]
Zicsaloma Reveals He Didn’t Pay for His Nose Job in Turkey
Comedian Zicsaloma, whose real name is Isaac Aloma, revealed that he didn’t pay for his recent rhinoplasty in Turkey. In a YouTube video posted on Friday, he explained that the procedure was part of a collaboration with the hospital. “I wouldn’t call it free, but I only paid for my visa and flight,” he said. […]
Lagos to Mark Illegal Buildings on Banana Island for Demolition
The Lagos State Government has announced that it will begin marking illegal buildings on Banana Island for demolition, by Monday February 17. General Manager, Lagos State Building Control Agency (LASBCA), Mr Gbolahan Oki, who made the announcement at a stakeholders meeting on Banana Island, yesterday said the buildings were encroaching on prohibited areas, violating building codes […]
Tinubu Approves Medical Staff Recruitment
President Bola Tinubu has approved the recruitment of 50 doctors and 100 nurses to cater for the medical needs of inmates in correctional centres across the country. In a statement yesterday, Minister of Interior, Dr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, who revelaed this says he also secured presidential approval for the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) to post […]
Sabrina Carpenter to Perform at Brit Awards
Sabrina Carpenter will perform at this year’s Brit Awards on March 1. The singer has also been named winner of the ceremony’s Global Success award recognising “phenomenal” worldwide music sales. It is the first time an international artist has been given the honour after the Brits Awards heads changed the rules to make overseas artists […]
Rema Announces 2025 Tour Dates
Nigerian singer Rema has announced that he will kick-off his Tour 2025, with Edmonton, Canada, on April 11 and end in Barcelona on August 3. The Calm Down hitmaker, took to his Instagram page to note that he will be performing in Mexico city, New York, Milan, Brussels, Osaka, Berlin, Tokyo and Chicago, as well as […]
Sudan’s President Fires Two Vice Presidents and Spy Chief
South Sudan’s President, Salva Kiir, has sacked two of his vice-presidents, the country’s spy chief and other senior officials. The dismissals were announced in a series of presidential decrees read on the state broadcaster. However, no reasons were given for the move. South Sudan has five vice-presidents as part of a 2018 peace agreement to […]
Nigeria Customs Suspends 4% FOB Charge on Imports
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has announced the suspension of the planned implementation of a four per cent Free-on-Board (FOB) charge on imports, as outlined in the Nigeria Customs Service Act (NCSA) 2023. The Controller General of Customs, Bashir Adeniyi, who announced this in a statement yesterday, said the suspension follows ongoing consultations with the […]