Author: Akintayo Adams

Bangladesh’s military chief General Waker-Uz-Zaman announced that Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus will lead the new Government of the Asian Country. He is scheduled to be sworn in as head of the country’s interim government on Thursday night upon his return from Paris. His appointment follows the unrest that led to the resignation and departure of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. The unrest began with protests against a government job quota system and grew into broader opposition to Hasina’s long tenure, which has been marked by allegations of human rights abuses and election rigging. Over 300 people died in the initial…

An official of the Nigerian Immigration Service (NIS) was caught begging a passenger for money at one of Nigeria’s international airports. Reacting to the development, Mrs Olubunmi Kuku, the Managing Director and Chief Executive of FAAN, in a statement on Wednesday, said such behaviour is totally unacceptable. I have seen the disturbing video circulating of a Nigerian Immigration Service (NIS) official begging a passenger for money at the airport,” Kuku said in the statement. “I want to ensure you know that this behavior is completely unacceptable and does not reflect the passenger experience we hope to provide at our terminals.…

Nigeria’s Apex Bank, The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) said it sold a total of $876.26 million to end users from 26 successful banks at a cut-off rate of ₦1495 per dollar. This marks the commencement of its latest Retail Dutch Auction System. This was disclosed this in a statement on Wednesday signed by Omolara Duke, its Director, Financial Markets Department. “The Bank approved a cut-off rate of ₦1495/US$ for the Retail Dutch Auction where bids valued at US$876.26 million from 26 banks qualified. “While bids valued at US$313.69 million from 6 (six) banks were disqualified. Of the disqualified bids,…

The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has declared Okun Christopher, the Akwa Ibom State coordinator of the scheme, and his driver, Daniel Effiong Asibong, missing. This was announced by the Director of the Press and Public Relations Department, Eddy Megwa, who stated that the duo was abducted during their journey. The trip was for an official assignment between Delta and Akwa Ibom States. They were last seen on Monday, 29 July 2024. “The vehicle they were using was a white official Hilux with registration number “27D31FG”. “Anyone with information regarding their whereabouts should contact any of the 37 NYSC state…

Connie Gabisile Chiume, the South African actress famed for her role in Marvel’s “Black Panther,” has died. She was aged 72. The death was announced by her family on Tuesday afternoon through a touching post on her Instagram account. “The Chiume family regrets to inform you of the passing of the International Acclaimed award winning actress Connie Chiume,” the post partly read. It was stated that she died in a Johannesburg hospital. The family also requested privacy during this difficult time. They assured that further details would be communicated in due course. Born on June 5, 1952, in Welkom, South…

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has pleaded with Nigerians to be patient with his administration. This was contained in a statement accompanied by a video shared on the official X handle of the President of Nigeria, @NGRPresident. The statement was brief and titled: “A passionate plea from President Bola Ahmed Tinubu @officialABAT to all Nigerians.” “Nigeria will enter a new dawn,” it read. Get instant and latest news updates via Our WhatsApp Community or Google News online channel.

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Police are preparing for over 100 protests across the United Kingdom tonight as far-right groups target immigration services. Officers are also anticipating more than 30 counter-protests, with 6,000 riot officers ready for another evening of potential unrest. Senior police sources revealed that investigations are ongoing into “high influence keyboard warriors,” with cases being built, although arrests may not happen immediately. “Those cases are being built, and intelligence is being gathered,” a source said. “We are well-resourced in terms of intelligence units and investigators to monitor these individuals online and take action where it crosses the line into criminality.” Officers have…

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Algerian teenager Kaylia Nemour became the first African athlete to win an Olympic gymnastics medal with gold on the uneven bars in Paris. She also registered her country’s first medal at the 2024 Olympic Games. The 17-year-old French-born athlete’s breathtaking routine wowed the crowd at the Bercy Arena on Sunday, securing her the title ahead of China’s Qiu Qiyuan, with Team USA’s Sunisa Lee taking bronze. Defending Olympic uneven bars champion Nina Derwael of Belgium finished fourth. Nemour was under pressure after Qiyuan posted a score of 15.500 with an immaculate routine, but the rising gymnastics star outperformed the Chinese…