Author: Akintayo Adams

Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al-Maktoum, the ruler of Dubai, announced on Sunday that he has appointed his son, the crown prince of the emirate, as the Deputy Prime Minister and defense minister of the United Arab Emirates in a cabinet reshuffle. “In a cabinet reshuffle, Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum has joined the UAE government as Deputy Prime Minister and has been assigned the role of Minister of Defence,” Sheikh Mohammed, who serves as the UAE’s prime minister, stated on X. Sheikh Hamdan, aged 41, is the second son of Sheikh Mohammed and has held the position…

A Nigerian man recently shared his reasons for ending his relationship after discovering that his girlfriend had secretly bought several plots of land without informing him. Expressing his frustration online in a message sent to an anonymous social media handler, he lamented feeling deceived by her actions, especially since he prides himself on open communication within their relationship. He mentioned he had been on the brink of proposing to her before learning about the undisclosed purchase, which shattered his trust in her. Consequently, he decided to terminate their relationship, citing his inability to continue trusting someone who kept such significant…

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has sold USD 122,671,000 to 46 authorized dealers as part of its efforts to promote stability and reduce market volatility in the foreign exchange market. In a statement signed by Dr. Omolara Duke, the Bank’s Director in charge of Financial Markets, it was disclosed that USD 67,500,000 was sold to 27 authorized dealers. Additionally, USD 2.5 million was purchased from one authorized dealer on July 10, 2024. The range of the bid for the July 10, 2024, sales was ₦1,480.0/US$-₦1,500.0/US$, with a value date for payments of July 12, 2024, following the settlement cycle…

The Ọọ̀ni of Ifẹ̀, His Imperial Majesty, Adéyẹyè Ẹnitàn Babátúndé Ògúnwùsì – CFR, Ọ̀jájá II, in partnership with the Small and Medium Enterprise Development Agency of Nigeria (SMEDAN), unveiled a ₦1 billion endowment fund on Saturday to support female entrepreneurs in the country. The initiative, named the Alhaja Habibatu Mogaji Tinubu Endowment Fund in honor of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s mother, was part of this year’s Royal African Young Leadership Forum activities, where 100 youths from across the continent received awards. The Revered Monarch, joined by SMEDAN Director General Charles Odii, unveiled the fund at the event held in Oduduwa…

The Managing Director of the Nigerian Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC), Mr. Hassan Bello, has stated that the organization is facing challenges with the Bank Verification Numbers (BVN) of Heritage Bank’s corporate customers. However, he disclosed that the NDIC has started paying the insured amount to the bank’s depositors. He said: “As you know, the Central Bank of Nigeria revoked the licence of Heritage Bank Limited in June and it was handed over to the NDIC for liquidation. “The NDIC has already taken over the assets of the bank with the readiness to pay all the claimants – the depositors and…

British musician Stefflon Don restated that Nigerian singer Burna Boy, her ex-boyfriend, remains the love of her life. The pair were a couple until their relationship ended in 2021. In a recent interview, Stefflon Don was questioned about her love life and her past relationship with the Grammy-winning Act. When asked if she considers Burna Boy to be the love of her life, she responded affirmatively. However, she chose not to give a direct answer when questioned if his heartbreak song, ‘Last Last,’ was about her. Stefflon Don also disclosed that she is currently in a relationship but declined to…

The gunman who attempted to assassinate former President Donald Trump Saturday has been identified, according to the New York Post. He has been identified as 20-year-old Thomas Matthew Crooks. One of Crooks’ bullets grazed the former President in the ear during an outdoor rally in Butler, just outside Pittsburgh. Sources told the New York Post that Crooks was stationed on the roof of a manufacturing plant over 130 yards from the stage at Butler Farm Show grounds. Crooks was shot dead by Secret Service snipers, and an AR-style rifle was recovered from him. Bethel Park is a village 40 miles…

A housewife, Kafayat Ajoke, has pleaded with an Ilorin Court for a divorce due to her husband Aminullahi Ibrahim’s inability to provide food for the family. The petitioner also requested custody of their two children and a monthly maintenance and feeding allowance of ₦100,000. She stated, “I noticed that my husband changed after he lost his job one year ago.” “He does not provide enough money for food for the family,” she said. Responding to the request, the husband, Ibrahim, agreed to the divorce application, saying he could only afford to give his wife N2,000 monthly for the maintenance and…

Former United States President Donald Trump was shot in the ear during a campaign rally, an attack condemned by leading Republicans and Democrats and being investigated as an assassination attempt. The shooting on Saturday left blood streaking across Trump’s face and caused panic among the thousands of attendees at the rally in Butler, Pennsylvania. Trump’s campaign stated that the Republican presidential candidate was “doing well” after the incident, with the former leader noting that the bullet pierced the upper part of his right ear. Authorities reported that at least one spectator was killed and two others critically wounded. The Secret…

Gov. Caleb Mutfwang of Plateau has shut down The Saints Academy School, Jos, whose block of classrooms collapsed on Friday, killing scores and leaving many others injured. A visibly angry Mutfwang cited crass negligence by its owners as the reason for the shut-down order. Twenty-two people were confirmed dead and about 145 were injured when the one-storey building collapsed on the students who were writing their examinations. Governor Mutfwang, who inspected the site and visited some casualties on Saturday, stated that the disaster could have been avoided if the school owners had complied with building regulations. “It’s unfortunate that this…