Award-winning actor, serial entrepreneur, and brand ambassador, Nkechi Blessing Sunday has been unveiled as the new brand ambassador for the Kaya by Mimi Brand. The announcement was made on October 2, 2020, at the Lagos impact hub, Ikoyi, in a small official gathering that had the presence of her manager and representatives from the Kaya […]

Cashew nut production in the world’s top grower Ivory Coast will cross 800,000 tonnes to set a new record but prices have been hit by the Covid-19 pandemic, an official said Monday. “We have beaten in 2020 the records from preceding years. The largest quantity we have produced up until now was 760,000 tonnes in […]

Americans Harvey Alter and Charles Rice together with Briton Michael Houghton won the Nobel Medicine Prize on Monday for the discovery of the Hepatitis C virus, paving the way for a cure, the Nobel jury said. The three were honoured for their “decisive contribution to the fight against blood-borne hepatitis, a major global health problem […]

Liverpool became the first reigning English champions to concede seven goals in a league match since 1953 and Manchester United were thrashed 6-1 as inquests started after a humiliating day for England’s two most successful clubs. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s side thought they had grabbed the headlines for all the wrong reasons against Tottenham on Sunday […]

Netflix has partially released its much-awaited series on four Indian tycoons facing fraud allegations after a state court lifted an injunction over the weekend, a lawyer representing Netflix said on Monday. The “Bad Boy Billionaires: India” documentary series about liquor tycoon Vijay Mallya, Subrata Roy of the Sahara group, IT executive Ramalinga Raju and jeweller […]

By Juliet Ebirim Popular Nigerian singer, Naira Marley has taken to Twitter to announce that he’s ready to lead a peaceful protest against constant police brutality in the country. According to him, corruption, injustice, war, and intimidation are threats to the peace of the nation, hence the need for a peaceful protest and revolution. The […]

itel, a global leading mobile phone brand committed to providing budget-friendly, high-quality products boasting excellent user experience, has today announced its latest iconic and stylish S series smartphones S16 and S16 Pro in the Nigerian market.

Oil prices rose more than two per cent on Monday, lifted by comments from doctors for U.S. President Donald Trump, suggesting he could be discharged from hospital as soon as Monday. This is just a few days after his positive coronavirus test sparked widespread alarm. Trump’s health update eased political uncertainty in global markets, pushing […]

The Governor of Niger state, Governor Abu Sani Bello directed his Chief of Staff, Alh. Ibrahim Balarabe Kagara to hold a meeting with ADC (Anti Drugs Consumption) private security organization to discuss how to complement the efforts of security agencies in checking the activities of hoodlums who take advantage of the peaceful nature of Minna to exercise their wickedness on the unsuspecting public.

Super Eagles and Galatasary SK, Turkey midfielder, Oghenekaro Etebo, has been ruled out of the international friendly match between Nigeria and two North African countries – Algeria and Tunisia. The team’s Media Officer, Toyin Ibitoye, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Monday that Etabo pulled out after he sustained an injury in club’s […]

The Presidency has reacted to the calls by some individuals and socio-ethnic groups calling for the immediate restructuring of Nigeria, saying the Buhari administration will not succumb to threats and undue pressure over the matter. Malam Garba Shehu, the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, stated this in a statement on […]

By Kingsley Omonobi – Abuja Following the judgment of the Court of Appeals in Abuja returning the powers of recruitment of Police personnel to the Police Service Commission, and the Inspector General of Police taking the issues in dispute to the Supreme Court, the PSC is to meet this week on the gate of the […]

The Board of Trustees, Centre for Advocacy, Leadership, and Development in Africa (CALDA) was inaugurated on Saturday at the Eruwa Town Hall, Oyo State. The CALDA Director-General, Mr Ojewola Olawale while delivering his welcome address commended the usual support of Leaders of thought who has been a source of inspiration years back and till now. […]

By Kingsley Adegboye CRC Credit Bureau Limited hosted an online webinar themed ‘CBN Intervention Funds- Access, Impact and Prospects’ recently, the 4th in the ‘You and Credit’ webinar series organized as part of CRC’s Corporate Social Responsibility initiative to educate individuals and businesses on credit and finance. In his address, the Managing Director/CEO, CRC Credit […]

The federal government, governors of the South East geo-political zone and other stakeholders, have commended Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi of Enugu State, for his administration’s commitment and uncommon support towards the completion of the Administrative Block of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) Academy, at Udi Local Government Area of the state. The FRSC Academy which […]