Crime Charges- Police Invite Nollywood Actress Tonto Dikeh
The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has asked Nollywood actress Tonto Dikeh to report to its headquarters in Abuja in connection with an investigation into charges bordering on defamation, cyberbullying, and forgery, among others. Meanwhile, the summon was contained in an invitation letter issued by the Inspector-General of the Police Monitoring Unit, which is handling the […]
Letsile Makes History with Botswana’s First Olympic Gold in 200m
Letsile Tebogo has won Botswana’s first-ever Olympic gold medal, making history at the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris. The 21-year-old sprinter triumphed in the men’s 200m final, clocking an impressive 19.46 seconds. Letsile’s victory saw him outpace American runners Kenny Bednarek and Noah Lyles, who finished in 19.62 and 19.70 seconds, respectively. This remarkable achievement also crowns Letsile as the first African […]
FG – MTN Donates N1bn, 4600 Digital Devices
Vice President Kashim Shettima has lauded the donation of N1 billion to the Federal Government’s Food Support Programme and 4,600 units of digital devices for distribution to schools by telecommunications giant, MTN Nigeria. He said the gesture by the telecommunications outfit towards the government’s efforts in addressing hardship in the country is worthy of emulation […]
President Tinubu Directs The Crack Down On Illegal Miners
President Bola Tinubu has directed security agencies to intensify efforts to crack down on illegal miners across the country. The President gave the directive while receiving a presentation titled, ‘Harnessing the Mining Industry for Enhanced National Security and Development: Strategic Options for Nigeria by 2035,’ by Course 32 participants of the National Defence College (NDC) […]
Taylor Swift Upcoming Concert In Vienna Cancelled
Three upcoming Taylor Swift concerts in Vienna have been cancelled following a possible security threat. The shows, part of Swift’s Eras tour, had been due to take place on today, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday at the Ernst Happel Stadium. Yesterday, two people were arrested on suspicion of planning Islamist attacks on large events in the […]
Gallant D’Tigress lost 88-74 to USA in Paris Olympics Games
Nigeria’s senior women’s basketball team, D’Tigress, crashed out of the 2024 Olympic Games after losing 88-74 to the United States of America in the quarterfinals of the women’s basketball event last night The team became the first African side – male or female – to reach the quarter-finals of an Olympic Games by beating Canada […]
NIS Suspends Officer for Soliciting Bribe, Second in One Months
The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has suspended OKPRAVERO C. UFUOMA, an officer at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, for soliciting financial gratification from a traveler. The Comptroller General Kemi Nandap in a statement condemned the misconduct, saying it undermines ongoing reforms and doesn’t reflect NIS values. She assured the public that NIS is committed to […]
MTV VMAs Nominations Of The 2024 Edition
Organisers of the MTV Video Music Awards have announced the nominations of the 2024 edition and Nigerian stars are well represented in the Best Afrobeats category. Burna Boy’s ‘City Boy,’ Tems’ ‘Love Me Jeje,’ and Ayra Starr’s ‘Last Heartbreak Song’ feat Giveon earned nominations. Pheelz earned a nomination in the Best Afrobeats category courtesy of […]
CBN Approves Merger Of Unity, Providus Banks
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) on Tuesday announced the approval for a pivotal financial accommodation to support the proposed merger between Unity Bank Plc and the Providus Bank Limited. The apex bank, in a statement by its acting Director of Corporate Communications, Hakama Sidi-Ali, said the move is designed to bolster the stability of […]
President Tinubu Appoints New Heads Of Agencies
President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of seven qualified Nigerians to head strategic agencies and programmes under the Federal Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development. According to a statement issued by the Presidential media aide, Ajuri Ngelale the new appointees are: Dr. Badamasi Lawal — Chief Executive Officer, National Social Investment […]