Israel and Hamas Reach Gaza Ceasefire Deal
Israel and Hamas have agreed a Gaza ceasefire and hostage release deal following 15 months of war. Qatari Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed Al Thani said the agreement would come into effect on Sunday, so long as it was approved by the Israeli cabinet. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said the deal’s final details were still […]
NCC Orders Telcos to Disconnect Nine Banks over USSD Debt
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) says it has ordered telecommunications companies to disconnect the Unstructured Supplementary Service Data (USSD) codes assigned to nine financial institutions due to unpaid debts. In a signed public notice, the commission said the affected banks must settle their outstanding debts by Jan. 27, 2025 or risk losing access to their […]
Nigeria’s inflation Rate hits 34.80%
Nigeria’s headline inflation rate jumped to 34.80% in December 2024 from 34.60% in November 2024. In its latest Consumer Price Index report released yesterday, the National Bureau of Statistics said the December 2024 headline inflation rate showed a marginal increase of 0.20% compared to the November 2024 headline inflation rate. It attributed the increase to […]
Tinubu reaffirms Nigeria’s Commitment to Sustainability
President Bola Tinubu has re-emphasized Nigeria’s commitment to sustainability and its role in shaping a global energy future. Speaking to an international audience of leaders, policymakers, and climate advocates, in Abu Dhabi, UAE, President Tinubu acknowledged the critical need for global collaboration to address the challenges of climate change and economic development. President Tinubu assured […]
CAF Postpones 2024 African Nations Championship to August
The Confederation of African Football, CAF, has postponed the 2024 African Nations Championship to August 2025. The competition to be hosted by Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda, was initially billed for February 1 to 28.CAF President, Patrice Motsepe, announced this today following the advice of CAF Technical and Infrastructure experts, who believe that more time is […]
Retired Actress Dalyce Curry Dies in Los Angeles Wildfires
Retired actress Dalyce Curry, renowned for her roles in The Blues Brothers, The Ten Commandments, and Lady Sings the Blues, has died at age 95 during the ongoing wildfires in Los Angeles. Authorities confirmed her remains were found at her burned-down property in Altadena, California. According to her great-granddaughter, Dalyce Kelley, Curry was last seen […]
AGN Denies Report of President Emeka Rollas’ Arrest in Abia State
The Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN) has debunked a viral report that its National President, Emeka Rollas was arrested and detained by the police in Abia State. Online report said Rollas was arrested over the weekend for alleged role in imposition of an unelected chairman on the Abia State chapter of the guild. However, in […]
Former World Heavyweight Champion Tyson Fury Retires From Boxing
Former world heavyweight champion, Tyson Fury, has retired from boxing. The 36-year-old former world champion announced this in a video posted on his Instagram, noting that his boxing career has been a blast and he has loved every single minute of it. Fury last fought in December when he lost his rematch against WBA (Super), WBC and […]
UK, Mauritius Progress on Chagos Islands Deal Before Trump Inauguration
Britain and Mauritius have made good progress in talks to finalise a deal over sovereignty of the Chagos Islands, including a U.S.-British military base, with London hoping for sign-off before Donald Trump’s inauguration. A UK-Mauritius joint statement provided by the British government today reiterated London’s position that discussions were ongoing to reach an agreement that […]
National Assembly Threatens to Halt FG Allocations to JAMB Over High Spending
The National Assembly Joint Committee on Finance has threatened to stop the Federal Government’s grant to the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) in the 2025 budget, citing concerns over excessive spending. This followed the presentation of JAMB’s 2025 budget proposal by its Registrar, Prof. Ishaq Oloyede, to the Senate and House of Representatives Joint […]
