Why CBN insists on another recapitalisation — Cardoso
LAGOS — The Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, insisted weekend that further capitalisation of banks in the country was for the common good of the nation. CBN governor, Dr Olayemi…
Fuel scarcity: Commercial bus operators hike fares in Lagos
as commuters lament By Olasunkanmi Akoni Commercial bus operators on Monday, hiked their fares on various routes in Lagos State due to fresh scarcity of Premium Motor Spirit, popularly called…
Man bites snake to death
If you, a man, were bitten by a snake as you slept, what would your first reaction be? To scream? Dive out of bed? Run? Santosh Lohar had a different…
Breaking: Thiago Alcantara announces retirement from football
Former Liverpool FC midfielder Thiago Alcantara has announced his retirement from professional football. The decision marks the end of a distinguished career filled with numerous accolades and memorable moments. Thiago’s journey in…
Two passengers die, 18 rescue in Jigawa boat mishap
No fewer than two passengers have been confirmed dead in a boat mishap while travelling across the Kwalgwai river toward Hadin village in Auyo Local Government area of Jigawa State.…
Paris 2024 Olympics: Super Falcons’ camp bubbles with 14 players as training begins
Nigeria’s Super Falcons have kickstarted preparations for their first appearance at the Women’s Olympic Football Tournament in 16 years, as their camp in the city of Jerez de la Frontera…
LASU students stage peaceful protest over additional fee
Students of Lagos State University on Monday staged a peaceful protest against the introduction of N10,000 Computer Based Test (CBT), forensic and counselling fees by the institution. The News Agency…
DR Congo military court sentences 22 soldiers to death
A military court in DR Congo’s volatile east sentenced 22 soldiers to death on Monday for “fleeing the enemy” during fighting with M23 rebels, a lawyer told AFP. Sixteen soldiers…
GTS 40K joins forces with Dremo on “Kiss and Tell”
Following their ‘Grind’ remix collaboration in March, fast-rising Nigerian musician, Nwaobori Happy, popularly known as GTS 40K, and Nigerian rapper, Dremo link up again for another collaboration called “Kiss and…
US troops leave Niger base at Niamey
US troops have completed a withdrawal from their base in Niger’s capital of Niamey and will fully depart from Agadez in the north before a September 15 deadline set by…


