CBN Sanctions Nine Banks for Failing to Dispense Vash via ATMs
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has sanctioned Deposit Money Banks (DMBs) for failing to make Naira notes available through automated teller machines (ATMs), during the yuletide season. The affected banks which include Fidelity Bank Plc, First Bank Plc, Keystone Bank Plc, Union Bank Plc, Globus Bank Plc, Providus Bank Plc, Zenith Bank Plc, United […]
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 […]
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 […]
Brooke Shields Embraces Aging with Humor and Confidence
Brooke Shields is challenging societal beauty standards as she navigates aging with humor and grace. During a recent appearance on Good Morning America, the 59-year-old actress and model shared an incident where a social media comment inspired the title of her new book, Brooke Shields Is Not Allowed to Get Old. “I was doing an […]
4 Non Blondes to Reunite After 30 Years at BottleRock Festival
’90s rock band 4 Non Blondes, known for their hit “What’s Up?”, is reuniting for a rare performance at the BottleRock Napa Valley festival this May. This marks only their second time playing together since disbanding after their 1992 debut album, Bigger, Better, Faster, More! Singer Linda Perry shared on The Allison Hagendorf Show how […]
Enyimba on the Brink of CAF Confederation Cup Exit After Al Masry Draw
Enyimba face elimination in the CAF Confederation Cup after they held Al Masry of Egypt to a 1-1 draw in their Group D clash in Uyo on Sunday. Enyimba moved to third position in the group with five points following the stalemate. Enyimba will be away to defending champions Zamalek of Egypt, who booked their […]
FG Sets up Special Unit as Implementation of LGAs Financial Autonomy Begins
The Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) is scheduled to hold its first meeting of the year on Wednesday this week, during which operational details for direct fund allocations to Local Government Areas (LGAs) are expected to be a key agenda item. Necessary structures and processes are believed to have been put in place to ensure […]
Ex-IGP Mike Okiro Bows Out of Ohanaeze Ndigbo Presidential Race
Former Inspector General of Police Mike Okiro has withdrawn from the race to occupy the position of President General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo. Okiro made the announcement at a briefing in Enugu last night, citing the order of an Enugu State High Court barring him from contesting in the election for his withdrawal. Noting that though […]
Chad Begins Investigation into Foiled Attempt to Storm Presidential Compound
Chad’s capital N’Djamena remains calm, hours after armed men attacked the presidential palace, sparking a battle that killed 19 people. Government spokesman Abderaman Koulamallah said a 24-member commando, who seemed intoxicated and disorganised, were only armed with knives and machetes, and attacked the guards of the presidential palace before being swiftly stopped. Koulamallah, who is […]
