Ex-Gov Yahaya Bello Pleads Not Guilty to 16-Count Charge
The immediate past Governor of Kogi State, Alhaji Yahaya Bello has pleaded not guilty to a 16-count charge the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, preferred against him. Bello was docked before trial Justice Maryann Anenih of a High Court of the Federal Capital Territory sitting at Maitama, alongside two other defendants, Umar Oricha and […]
CBN Raise Monetary Policy Rate From 27.25 To 27.50
Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has raised the Monetary Policy Rate to 27.50 per cent from 27.25 per cent as part of efforts to combat surging inflation. The CBN governor, Yemi Cardoso, announced this at the end of its last Monetary Policy Committee meeting in Abuja, making it the sixth rate hike this year. Cardoso […]
President Tinubu Celebrates Port Harcourt Refinery Revival
President Bola Tinubu has extended his heartfelt congratulations to the Nigeria National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) on the successful revitalisation of the Port Harcourt refinery, marked by the official commencement of petroleum product loading on Tuesday. A statement by Special Adviser to the President (Information & Strategy), Bayo Onanuga, said the president acknowledged the pivotal […]
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
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
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 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 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
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
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 […]
