BREAKING: CBN to release re-designed Naira notes December
The Governor, Central Bank of Nigeria, Godwin Emefiele, has announced that the bank would release re-designed Naira notes by December…
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I became born-again while in prison: Seun Egbegbe
Olajide Kareem, the filmmaker better known as Seun Egbegbe, says he gave his life to Christ while he was in prison….
Assault’: Mohbad terminates contract with Naira Marley’s label
Mohbad, the Nigerian singer, has terminated his contract with Marlian Records, the record label owned by Naira Marley. The ‘Feel…
Nigerian-born Owodunni becomes first black councillor of Canadian city
Ayo Owodunni has been elected as the first black city councillor in Kitchener, a city in the Candian province of…
US authorises evacuation of non-critical staff in Nigeria over ‘risk of terror attacks’
The United States (US) has authorised the evacuation of “non-emergency” employees and their family members in Nigeria. The US state…
Seven rescued as fire guts section of WAEC HQ in Lagos
A section of the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) headquarters in the Jibowu area of Lagos state has been razed…
Philippines students wear ‘anti-cheating’ hats during exam
Photos of some college students in Legazpi City in the Philippines wearing “anti-cheating” hats to the examination hall have surfaced…
Court declares Bassey Otu as authentic APC guber candidate in Cross River
The federal high court in Calabar has declared Bassey Otu, a former senator representing Cross River south, as the authentic…
Nnamdi Kanu: Court reserves ruling in FG’s stay of execution motion
The court of appeal has reserved a ruling in an application by the federal government, seeking to stay the execution…
Rishi Sunak becomes UK prime minister
Rishi Sunak has been elected as the new leader of the Conservative Party and will now be named the UK…
Igbo traditional rulers attend appeal court session, demand release of Nnamdi Kanu
Six Igbo traditional rulers were at the court of appeal in Abuja on Monday to attend the hearing in a…
‘I was told I might never get married’ — Ooni’s new wife Tobi shares testimony
Tobi Philips, the new wife of Adeyeye Ogunwusi, the Ooni of Ife, says a man once told her she might never get married because…
Interpol arrests 75 cybercrime suspects ‘linked’ to Black Axe
The International Criminal Police Organisation (Interpol) says it has arrested 75 persons linked to Black Axe, one of Nigeria’s biggest…
Microsoft lays off 1,000 staff as shares drop to 30%
An American multinational technology corporation, Microsoft, has laid off nearly 1,000 employees worldwide as the company’s shares dropped to 30%…
Sabinus gets new Mercedes Benz — one month after car crash
Sabinus, the Nigerian skit maker, has been given another Mercedes-Benz — one month after he was involved in a car…
FG to spend N3.36trn on petrol subsidy in first half of 2023
The federal government says N3.36 trillion has been allocated for fuel subsidy in the first half of 2023. Zainab Ahmed,…
Buhari signs startup bill into law
President Muhammadu Buhari, on Wednesday, signed the startup bill into law. Isa Pantami, minister of communications and digital economy, disclosed…
Why I cast my daughter in Anikulapo — Afolayan
Veteran actor and movie producer, Kunle Afolayan, has explained why he cast his daughter, Eyiyemi Afolayan, for the role of…
Physically challenged athletes protest, block Lagos highway
Some physically-challenged persons on Wednesday staged a protest in the Surulere area of Lagos, causing a traffic gridlock that kept…
Alleged drug deal: Abba Kyari files fresh application seeking to strike out case
The suspended Deputy Commissioner of Police Abba Kyari has filed a fresh application to strike out the drug trafficking charges…