October 17, 2024
Refinery operations boost Dangote’s net worth 100% to $28bn
The commencement of operations of the Dangote Refinery has led to about 100 percent increase in the net worth of Aliko Dangote, Bloomberg Billionaires Index stated on Thursday. According to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index, the commencement of full operations at the oil refinery has substantially boosted the wealth of the industrial magnate. Dangote Refinery, situated […]
Air Peace: US Govt Seeks Forfeiture Of Allen Onyema’s $14million Assets In Amended Fraud Charge
The United States government has asked a District Court, Northern District of Georgia to approve the forfeiture of approximately $14million in assets from Allen Ifechukwu Onyema, the Chief Executive Officer of Air Peace, following a recent superseding indictment. The indictment outlined serious allegations of fraud and money laundering against Onyema and his associate, Ejiroghene Eghagha, […]
INEC announces date for 2025 Anambra governorship election
INEC Chairman Mahmood Yakubu disclosed this at a regular consultative meeting of the commission with political parties in Abuja on Thursday. Mr Yakubu said that the announcement was in line with Section 28(1) of the Electoral Act 2022, which required the commission to issue the notice for election not later than 360 days before the […]
Meta deletes 1,600 Facebook groups linked to ‘Yahoo Boys’
Meta, the parent company of Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp, has taken down another 1,600 Facebook groups tied to Yahoo Boys. This new crackdown followed an earlier purge in July that saw the removal of 63,000 accounts associated with the scam groups, according to its Q1 2024 Adversarial Threat Report. It also included the deletion of […]
2024 Golden Boy Award: List of 20 nominees released
A 20-man shortlist for the 2024 Golden Boy Award was released on Thursday evening. Lamine Yamal (Barcelona), Kobbie Mainoo (Manchester United) and Savinho (Girona/Manchester City) are some of the names that made the cut. The award is handed to the best player under 21 years of age, which can only be won once in a […]
Sahara Desert flooded for the first time in decades
Striking images from the Sahara Desert show large lakes etched into rolling sand dunes after one of the most arid, barren places in the world was hit with its first floods in decades. The Sahara does experience rain, but usually just a few inches a year and rarely in late summer. Over two days in September, however, intense […]
Man dies after alleged marathon sex in Niger
The police in Niger State have confirmed the death of a yet-to-be-identified man after an alleged marathon sex with a lady at the Paiko Local Government Area lodge in the state. The spokesman of the police, SP Wasi’u Abiodun, confirmed the incident in a statement on Thursday. Abiodun said the incident is being investigated pending […]
Don Jazzy supports Verydarkman’s NGO with N100m
Popular Nigerian activist, VeryDarkMan, also known as VDM, has confirmed that renowned music producer Don Jazzy was the generous donor behind the N100 million contribution to his Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO). VDM shared the news on October 17 through his verified Instagram account, expressing both surprise and deep gratitude for the donation. Earlier, Verydarkman had raised […]
Governor Adeleke Greets Ooni Of Ife At 50
The Executive Governor of Osun State, Senator Ademola Adeleke has rejoiced with the Ooni of Ife, His Imperial Majesty, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi Enitan, Ojaja II, on the auspicious occasion of his 50th birthday, celebrating him as a symbol of transformational leadership. In a statement issued by the Spokesperson to the Governor, Olawale Rasheed ,notes the […]
MTN unveils 5G digital experience centre in Abuja
MTN Nigeria has unveiled a fully digitized experience centre in Abuja, driven by advanced 5G technology. This innovative facility aims to enhance customer experience by providing a range of digital services and solutions, showcasing the company’s commitment to leveraging advanced technology to meet the growing demands of its users in the region. Speaking during the […]