CBN Sanctions Nine Banks for Failing to Dispense Vash via ATMs
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has sanctioned Deposit Money Banks (DMBs) for failing to make Naira notes available through automated teller machines (ATMs), during the yuletide season. The affected banks which include Fidelity Bank Plc, First Bank Plc, Keystone Bank Plc, Union Bank Plc, Globus Bank Plc, Providus Bank Plc, Zenith Bank Plc, United […]
Guardiola Ends 30-Year Marriage
Pep Guardiola, the Manchester City manager, and his wife, Cristina Serra, have decided to end their 30-year relationship. Reports from El Periodico on Monday indicate that the separation is amicable, described as friendly and stable. The couple, who first met in 1994 and married in 2014 near Barcelona, have reportedly drifted apart, particularly due to […]
AGN Denies Report of President Emeka Rollas’ Arrest in Abia State
The Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN) has debunked a viral report that its National President, Emeka Rollas was arrested and detained by the police in Abia State. Online report said Rollas was arrested over the weekend for alleged role in imposition of an unelected chairman on the Abia State chapter of the guild. However, in […]
Former World Heavyweight Champion Tyson Fury Retires From Boxing
Former world heavyweight champion, Tyson Fury, has retired from boxing. The 36-year-old former world champion announced this in a video posted on his Instagram, noting that his boxing career has been a blast and he has loved every single minute of it. Fury last fought in December when he lost his rematch against WBA (Super), WBC and […]
Gaza Ceasefire Deal Close After ‘Breakthrough’ in Doha
Negotiators will meet in Doha today Tuesday seeking to finalise details of a plan to end the war in Gaza after U.S. President Joe Biden said a ceasefire and hostage release deal he has championed was on “the brink” of coming to fruition. Mediators gave Israel and Hamas a final draft of an agreement on […]
National Assembly Threatens to Halt FG Allocations to JAMB Over High Spending
The National Assembly Joint Committee on Finance has threatened to stop the Federal Government’s grant to the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) in the 2025 budget, citing concerns over excessive spending. This followed the presentation of JAMB’s 2025 budget proposal by its Registrar, Prof. Ishaq Oloyede, to the Senate and House of Representatives Joint […]
FG to Inaugurate Three Equipped Cancer Facilities by May 2025
The Federal Government is billed to inaugurate three major cancer facilities with equipment’s by May 2025, having already flagged off 10 other major cancer diagnostic centres across the country five months ago. Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof Muhammad Pate, disclosed this yesterday, following the approval of the establishment of six quipped cancer […]
Meghan Markle Delays Netflix Show Amid California Wildfires
Meghan Markle has postponed the release of her new Netflix show, With Love, Meghan, originally scheduled for January 15, following the devastating wildfires in her hometown of Los Angeles. On January 12, the Duchess of Sussex announced the premiere would be pushed to March 4, expressing concern for those affected by the disaster. Meghan and […]
Asake’s Bold New Look Sparks Buzz Ahead of New Song Release
Social media has been buzzing with reactions after Nigerian singer, rapper, and songwriter Ahmed Ololade, popularly known as Asake, unveiled his new look. The 29-year-old singer shared a snippet of his upcoming song, Why Love, on his verified social media pages at the weekend, leaving fans talking about his appearance, or transformation. Asake has chopped […]
NFF Unveiling Éric Chelle as Super Eagles’ Head Coach Today
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) will today Monday in Abuja present to the public the new Head Coach of the Super Eagles, Éric Chelle. A statement yesterday by Ademola Olajire, NFF’s Director of Communications said the event has been scheduled for the Moshood Abiola National Stadium, Abuja by 11 a.m. Chelle’s appointment was confirmed last […]