Senate Confirms Bawa as EFCC Chairman
The Senate, after a two-hour session on Wednesday at plenary confirmed the appointment of Mr Abdulrasheed Bawa as Chairman of the Economic and Financial Commission.Bawa was nominated for the role by the President, Muhammadu Buhari. Speaking during the screening, the … Continue reading Senate Confirms Bawa as EFCC Chairman
Cryptocurrency: We Acted in Best Interest of Nigerians ―Emefiele
The Governor, Central Bank of Nigeria, Mr Godwin Emefiele, has said the decision taken by the bank to prohibit deposit money banks, non-banking institutions, and other financial institutions from enabling cryptocurrency tradings and dealings was in the best interest of … Continue reading Cryptocurrency: We Acted in Best Interest of Nigerians ―Emefiele
Why I’m Moving Permanently to Ghana – Stevie Wonder
Legendary American singer, Stevie Wonder, has hinted at relocating to Ghana permanently to escape racism. He disclosed this during his recent appearance on the Oprah Winfrey series ‘The Oprah Conversation’.null According to the hitmaker, he is tired of racial injustice in … Continue reading Why I’m Moving Permanently to Ghana – Stevie Wonder
BREAKING: Police Arrest Ex-Imo Gov Okorocha
Some operatives of the Imo state police, Owerri, have arrested, a former governor of the state, Rochas Okorocha. Also arrested were Ijeoma Igboanusi and Lasbrey Okafor-Anyanwu. Igboanusi was the deputy chief of staff (Domestics) while Okafor-Anyanwu was the Commissioner for … Continue reading BREAKING: Police Arrest Ex-Imo Gov Okorocha
Organising Virtual The Headies Awards Difficult- Ayo Animashaun
Ayo Animashaun, the organizer of the prestigious Nigerian music award ceremony, The Headies, has taken to his Instagram account to speak on the stress and excitement of hosting the first-ever virtual Headies Awards. In his post, Animashaun noted that although it had … Continue reading Organising Virtual The Headies Awards Difficult- Ayo Animashaun
Kim Kardashian Files for Divorce from Kanye West
Reality TV star Kim Kardashian has filed for divorce from rapper Kanye West after almost seven years of marriage, her publicist told AFP Friday. The mega-celebrity couple’s divorce proceedings come just weeks after US media reported the pair were living … Continue reading Kim Kardashian Files for Divorce from Kanye West
Bitcoin Hits $1trn in Market Value
Bitcoin hit a new record high on Friday and surpassed $1 trillion in market capitalisation, while European and US equities also pushed higher. The digital unit zoomed to another record at $54,182, meaning that the combined value of all bitcoin … Continue reading Bitcoin Hits $1trn in Market Value
Fani-Kayode Visits Igboho, Canvasses Nigerians be Permitted to Carry Guns
A former Minister of Aviation, Chief Femi Fani-Kayode, has said Nigerians should be licensed to carry sophisticated arms like AK-47 if Fulani herdsmen are permitted to secure themselves with the same type of weapon. He said this on Thursday when … Continue reading Fani-Kayode Visits Igboho, Canvasses Nigerians be Permitted to Carry Guns
Nigeria Exits Recession, Records 0.11% Growth in Q4
Nigeria’s Gross Domestic Product recorded a slight growth of 0.11 per cent in the fourth quarter of 2020, the latest figures from the National Bureau of Statistics revealed on Thursday. The NBS disclosed in its report on ‘Nigeria’s Gross Domestic … Continue reading Nigeria Exits Recession, Records 0.11% Growth in Q4
UN Releases $15m to Fight Ebola in Guinea, DRC
The United Nations has allocated $15 million (N5.8 billion) to fight the fresh Ebola outbreaks in Guinea and the Democratic Republic of the Congo. UN Emergency Relief Coordinator, Mr Mark Lowcock, who announced this on Tuesday, said it was an … Continue reading UN Releases $15m to Fight Ebola in Guinea, DRC
