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CBN Approves Merger Of Unity, Providus Banks

 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 […]

Bobrisky Freed After Serving Four Months In Prison

Bobrisky Freed After Serving Four Months in Prison

Controversial Nigerian crossdresser, Bobrisky is now free after serving over 4 months in prison at the Kirikiri Correctional Center for abusing the naira. The social media celebrity, whose real name is Idris Okuneye, was seen leaving the facility this morning in a viral video. In a footage, Bobrisky was spotted inside a luxury car accompanied […]

Asake To Release Third Album ‘Lungu Boy’ on Friday August 9

Asake To Release Third Album 'Lungu Boy' on Friday August 9

Come Friday, August 9, Asake will release his third album entitled ‘Lungu Boy’.  The 13-track album, which has a bonus track, will feature superstars like Wizkid, British rappers Central Cee and Stormzy, American superstar, Travis Scott, and Brazilian singer, Ludmila. It comes ahead of Asake’s upcoming ‘Lungu Boy’ tour which will include stops at the famous O2 Arena which he previously headlined in 2023 and the iconic […]

FG Vows to Clampdown on Protesters Hoisting Foreign Flags

FG Vows to Clampdown on Protesters Hoisting Foreign Flags

The Nigerian Police have nabbed 30 #EndBadGovernanceInNigeria protesters hoisting Russian flags in Kano and other states. Force Public Relations Officer, Muyiwa Adejobi, who announced this today in Abuja at a press briefing, said one of the flag producers, identified as Ahmed Bello, was arrested with a large quantity of flags in Kano. He added that […]

FG – Civil Servants To Receive First batch Sale Of 50kg rice for N40,000

FG - Civil Servants To Receive First batch Sale Of 50kg rice for N40,000

The Federal Government has disclosed that the first batch sale of the 50 kilograms (kg) bag of rice for N40,000 will be directed to those in the public service before being made available to other regions of the country.   The Minister of Agriculture, Senator Abubakar Kyari, who made this announcement during an interview, stated that […]

President Tinubu – Stop Protests And Embrace Dialogue 

President Tinubu Directs The Crack Down On Illegal Miners

President Bola Tinubu has urged the #EndBadGovernance protesters and organizers to suspend further demonstrations and engage in dialogue. President Tinubu who made the appeal in a nationwide broadcast on Sunday, expressed sorrow over lives lost and wanton destructions during the protests and called for an end to violence and citizens support of the government irrespective […]

A Painting Of Sam Smith Unveiled In Central London

A Painting Of Sam Smith Unveiled In Central London

A painting of Sam Smith has been unveiled at the National Portrait Gallery in central London. Sam Smith described the work called Gloria, as “an honour”.  It is part of the singer songwriter’s own collection and shows them sitting in heavenly surroundings playing a harp, while wearing angel wings designed by JW Anderson. It will […]

D’Tigress confident of win against France in today’s Olympics women’s basketball game

D’Tigress confident of win against France in today’s Olympics women’s basketball game

Nigeria’s senior women’s basketball team, D’Tigress, are confident about securing another victory in their second group-stage clash against the host nation, France, at the Paris 2024 Olympics women’s basketball game, scheduled for today, August 1. The team in a post on its X handle assured fans of their resilience and commitment, expressing their hunger for […]

IGP- Officers To Deal With Troublemakers In Nationwide Protests

IGP- Officers To Deal With Troublemakers In Nationwide Protests

In Regards to the nationwide protests , the Inspector General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, has directed his men across the country to “deal decisively” with arsonists and troublemakers during the #EndBadGovernance protests across the Federation starting today, August 1. In a statement he personally signed on the eve of the protests, Egbetokun said the […]

Nigeria’s First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu Meets Wives Of Governors

Nigeria's First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu Meets Wives Of Governors

The Federal Government has announced the upcoming launch of the ‘Renewed Hope’ Empowerment Initiative, aimed at supporting petty traders across the thirty-six states of the federation. First Lady Oluremi Tinubu who revealed this during a meeting with the wives of state governors, who also doubles as the State Coordinators of the Renewed Hope Initiative, RHI, […]