Netflix To Expand In Africa
Online streaming giant Netflix has said that it plans to expand operations in Africa,saying its $175m (ÂŁ140m) investment on the continent since 2016 has alreadycreated some hit shows.The announcement was made at an event in Johannesburg where Netflix launched areport on its impact in South Africa, Nigeria and Kenya.According to the report, the company has […]
Court Orders Forfeiture of N725m, Property OF Ex-NIMASA DG
The Federal High Court Lagos has granted an order of interim forfeiture of the sumof N725 million and property located in the Banana Island area of Ikoyi, Lagos,allegedly diverted from the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency(NIMASA).Justice Tijjani Ringim gave the order following an exparte application filed andargued by Bilkisu Buhari, a counsel to the […]
Jonathan receives Peace Icon Award in Rwanda
Former Nigerian President, Dr. Goodluck Ebele Jonathan and other prominentAfrican leaders and icons have been honoured with the African Democracy andPeace Icon Award at the maiden edition of the African Heritage Concert andAwards held in Kigali, Rwanda.In his acceptance speech Jonathan appealed to African leaders who are privileged tohold public offices to become servants of […]
Sports Minister Congratulates Anthony Joshua on VictoryÂ
Minister of Sports and Youth Development, Mr Sunday Dare on Sundaycongratulated Nigerian-born former world heavyweight boxing champion, AnthonyJoshua, for defeating his opponent, Jermaine Franklin in an international bout onSaturday.Dare noted in his congratulatory message that Joshua fought like a lion to defeat hisAmerican challenger, and praised him for keeping alive the “never-say-die’’ spirit forwhich Nigeria […]
Bola Tinubu Speaks on Subsidy Removal
The All Progressives Congress Presidential Campaign Council has said theincoming administration of Asiwaju Bola Tinubu will decide when the fuel subsidy willbe removed.Chief Spokesperson for the All Progressives Congress PCC, Festus Keyamo, onSunday, noted this, despite the current administration stating that the subsidy policywould end by June when the budget for the initiative would lapse.The […]
Timipre Sylva resigns as minister of state for petroleum resources
Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Timipre Sylva, has resigned fromoffice.The junior minister had reportedly submitted his letter of resignation to PresidentMuhammadu Buhari last FridayThis comes after Sylva, who had governed Bayelsa for one term and still hasconstitutional rights to contest for another tenure, declared his intent to participatein the forthcoming All Progressives Congress (APC) […]
Police give Portable 72-hr ultimatum to report self over alleged assault
The Ogun State Police Command has issued a 72-hour ultimatum for popularsinger, Habeeb Okikiola, popularly known as Portable, to report himself to thenearest police station or be arrested by Friday.The state’s Police Public Relations Officer, Abimbola Oyeyemi, who confirmed thedevelopment in a statement yesterday, said Portable had been informed to submithimself to the police or […]
INEC Commences Presentation Of Certificates Of Return To State Elections Winners
The INEC has commenced the presentation of certificates of return to theGOVERNORS-ELECT in 26 states where winners have been declared followingthe conclusion of the March 18 elections.Certificates are also to be presented to the LAWMAKERS-ELECT in the relevant statelegislatures across the 36 states of the federation.The INEC National Commissioner, Festus Okoye had earlier noted that […]
I won’t disappoint , Tinubu Assures Nigerians
President-elect, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has assured that “he will not goback on his promises” made to Nigerians while seeking their votes.Speaking in a personal message to mark his 71st birthday, Tinubu who describedhis mandate as the greatest birthday gift ever, also thanked Nigerians for givinghim the opportunity to serve them as president, promising neither […]
Buhari swears in Arase as PSC Police Chairman
President Muhammadu Buhari has sworn in former Inspector General of PoliceSolomon Arase (rtd.) as the new Chairman of the Police Service Commission(PSC).The new PSC boss took the oath of office this morning at the Council Chamberbefore the commencement of yesterday’s Federal Executive Council (FEC)meeting, two months after being confirmed by the Senate.Arase who retired in […]
