World’s Oldest Man, John Alfred Tinniswood, Dies at 112

World's Oldest Man, John Alfred Tinniswood, Dies at 112

John Alfred Tinniswood, recognized by Guinness World Records as the world’s oldest man, has passed away at the age of 112. He died on Monday, November 25, 2024, at the Hollies Care Home in Southport, England. Guinness World Records confirmed his death in a statement on Tuesday. The family shared that Tinniswood’s last day was […]

Mohamed Salah Casts Doubt On Liverpool Future

Mohamed Salah Casts Doubt On Liverpool Future

Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah says he is “disappointed” by the club’s failure to offer him a new contract – and looks more likely to leave than stay. The 32-year-old, Liverpool’s top scorer this season with 12 goals in all competitions, is out of contract at the end of the season. Salah scored twice in the […]

Federal Government Lifts Restrictions on NYSC Posting

Federal Government Lifts Restrictions on NYSC Posting

The Federal Government has revoked all previous directives regarding posting restrictions in the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC). Minister of Youth Development, Mr Ayodele Olawande, had lifted the restrictions in a memo to the NYSC dated November 18, with effect from the start date of the 2024 Batch ‘C Orientation Course. According to Olawande, the […]

Denzel Washington Joins Family to Celebrate Premiere of ‘The Piano Lesson’

Denzel Washington Joins Family to Celebrate Premiere of 'The Piano Lesson'

Denzel Washington took a break from promoting Gladiator II to support his family at the premiere of Netflix’s The Piano Lesson on Tuesday, Nov. 19, at the Egyptian Theatre in Los Angeles. The event was a family affair, with Denzel joined by his wife, Pauletta Washington, and three of their children: Katia, John David, and […]

President Tinubu Seeks Approval for Fresh $2.2bn External Loan

President Tinubu Seeks Approval for Fresh $2.2bn External Loan

President Bola Tinubu has written to the National Assembly for approval of a fresh $2.2 billion loan. According to a letter read during yesterday’s plenary by the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas, if approved, the loan will be used to finance part of the budget deficit of N9.7tn in the 2024 budget. […]

Quincy Jones Honored with Posthumous Oscar Award

Quincy Jones Honored with Posthumous Oscar Award

The late Quincy Jones was posthumously awarded an honorary Oscar at an emotional and star-packed Hollywood gala on Sunday. Jones died from pancreatic cancer at the age of 91 just two weeks before he was set to receive one of the Academy’s coveted lifetime achievement prizes at the Governors Awards. His daughter, the actress Rashida […]

G20 Summit Kicks off with Global Pact to Fight Hunger, Poverty

G20 Summit Kicks off with Global Pact to Fight Hunger, Poverty

Brazil’s President, Luiz da Silva, opened the 2-days summit of the G-20 major economies today, with the launch of a global alliance to combat poverty and hunger that 81 countries have agreed to back. In his opening remarks, Lula said the devastating effects of a changing climate can be seen around the world, calling for action by […]

CBN Warns against Fraudulent Contracts, Project Funding Claims

CBN Warns against Fraudulent Contracts, Project Funding Claims

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has cautioned Nigerians to beware of fraudsters claiming to possess contract award letters or special financial interventions allegedly linked to the bank. In a statement issued by Mrs Hakama Ali, Acting Director Corporate Communications Department, the apex bank dismissed such claims as fraudulent reiterating that the CBN, under its […]

FG Inaugurates National Assets Protection Council

FG Inaugurates National Assets Protection Council

The Federal Government has inaugurated a Coordinating Council for Critical National Assets and Infrastructure Protection in Nigeria, with the National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu, as its Chairman. Inaugurating the council yesterday, which consists of heads of security agencies and other relevant stakeholders, Ribadu said the move is to ensure Nigeria’s safety, security, resilience, and sustainability. […]

Aiyedatiwa Emerges Winner of Ondo Governorship Election

Aiyedatiwa Emerges Winner of Ondo Governorship Election

The All Progressive Congress (APC) candidate and incumbent governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has emerged winner of the Ondo State Governorship election held on Saturday. Prof. Olayemi Akinwumi, the Returning Officer of INEC and Vice Chancellor of University of Lokoja, yesterday in Akure, declared Aiyedatiwa winner after results from the 18 local government areas were received and […]