Nigeria’s renowned striker, Victor Osimhen, has put speculations to rest regarding his future with Napoli. The current top scorer in Serie A, playing for champions Napoli, shared his plans during an interview with CBS Sports at the Super Eagles’ AFCON 2023 camp in Cote d’Ivoire. Osimhen addressed the swirling rumors linking him to the Premier […]
Former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Godwin Ifeanyi Emefiele, faces renewed legal challenges as the Federal Government amends the charges against him, increasing the count from six to 20. The charges encompass forgery, conferring of corrupt advantage, and criminal breach of trust, among others. Originally, 19 charges were filed against Emefiele related […]
The streets of Abidjan, Cote d’Ivoire’s bustling commercial capital, were alive with excitement on Wednesday as fans eagerly discussed the impending clash between the Super Eagles of Nigeria and the host nation, Cote d’Ivoire, scheduled for Thursday. This encounter marks the second match for both teams in Group A of the ongoing AFCON 2023. The […]
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has issued a warning that nearly 40% of global jobs will be affected by the rise of artificial intelligence (AI). IMF Chief Kristalina Georgieva emphasizes the likelihood of advanced economies facing a more significant impact than emerging markets and low-income countries. In a blog post, Georgieva urges governments to establish […]
Inter Miami and Argentina forward Lionel Messi has clinched The Best FIFA Men’s Player of the Year for 2023. The 36-year-old successfully fended off competition from Manchester City striker Erling Haaland and former Paris Saint-Germain teammate Kylian Mbappe, securing his second consecutive win of the prestigious award. This marks Messi’s third triumph since the award’s […]
A comprehensive investigation by the BBC has revealed disturbing allegations of widespread abuse and torture involving the late TB Joshua, the founder of one of the world’s largest Christian evangelical churches, the Synagogue Church of All Nations (SCOAN). The investigation spans nearly two decades and involves accounts from numerous ex-members, including five British nationals, who […]
President Bola Tinubu has taken swift action by suspending Dr. Betta Edu, Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, pending an investigation into alleged corruption within the ministry. Recent reports in the media prompted this decision. In a statement released on Monday by Ajuri Ngelale, Special Adviser to the President on Media & Publicity, this […]
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) conducted an investigation at the headquarters of Dangote Industries Limited in Ikoyi, Lagos, on Thursday. This probe is part of an ongoing inquiry into potential abuses of foreign exchange allocations during Godwin Emefiele’s tenure as the former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria. According to sources within […]
The United Kingdom’s Home Office has confirmed a new policy barring Nigerian and other international students from bringing dependents through the study visa route. Effective immediately, this decision applies to all new overseas students, except postgraduate research or government-sponsored scholarship students who will be exempted from the restriction. The Home Office emphasized its dedication to […]
Zenith Bank Plc has been honored with the prestigious title of “Best Bank for Digital Solutions in Nigeria” at the Euromoney Awards for Excellence 2023. This recognition underscores the bank’s pioneering efforts and outstanding achievements in delivering cutting-edge digital financial solutions. Expressing his delight, Dr. Ebenezer Onyeagwu, the Group Managing Director/CEO of Zenith Bank Plc, […]
