Author: Akintayo Adams

Nigerian singer Raoul John Njeng-Njeng, better known as Skales, has revealed that he played a significant role in inspiring his colleague, Burna Boy, at a certain point in his career. During a recent interview with Naija FM in Lagos, Skales mentioned that before their collaboration on the ‘Temper Remix’ in 2017, Burna Boy had not yet achieved a hit song. He also acknowledged that Burna Boy has, in turn, been a source of inspiration for him over the years. Skales emphasized that the main purpose of collaborations is to support and uplift each other in the industry. “I inspired Burna…

The Nigerian Army has confirmed the arrest of investigative journalist Fisayo Soyombo at an illegal oil bunkering site in the Niger Delta region. The arrest took place during an operation against oil theft and pipeline vandalism. Soyombo was apprehended alongside other individuals suspected of involvement in these illegal activities. The Army, through the Acting Deputy Director of Army Public Relations, 6 Division, Lieutenant Colonel Danjuma Jonah Danjuma, stated that intelligence revealed the presence of a notorious gang of oil thieves involved in pipeline sabotage and illegal oil connections. “While the Division will not want to join issues with purveyors of…

The World Trade Organisation (WTO) has announced the reappointment of Nigeria’s Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala as its Director-General for a second term. This decision was shared by the WTO in a post on X on Friday. The General Council of the WTO revealed that her reappointment will take effect on September 1, 2025. The Council reached a consensus to extend Okonjo-Iweala’s tenure for another four years, highlighting her exceptional leadership and strategic vision for the WTO’s future. The reappointment process began on October 8, 2024, and was overseen by Ambassador Petter Ølberg of Norway, Chair of the General Council. With no other…

The Egbeda Community Football Association competition is reaching its thrilling climax with the final group stage games set to unfold. Fans are eagerly anticipating this decisive round, where the fate of many teams will be determined. Group A Kumapayi has dominated the group with a perfect record, securing 6 points from their matches. They’ve shown strength and consistency, making them a top contender as they head into the final group stage. Redeemer and M Pick are both at 3 points, fighting to secure the second spot. St Mary has struggled, failing to secure any points, and will only play to…

The Nigerian Naira saw a notable appreciation against the US Dollar in the foreign exchange market on Thursday, driven by an increase in FX supply. According to FMDQ data, the Naira strengthened to ₦1644.86 on Thursday from ₦1660.83 on Wednesday. This marks an appreciation of ₦15.97 against the dollar compared to the previous day. However, in the black market, the Naira remained stable at ₦1750 per dollar on both Wednesday and Thursday. This improvement comes as FX transaction turnover rose to $560.34 million on Thursday, up from $337.03 million the previous day. Additionally, the Central Bank of Nigeria recently announced…

United Bank for Africa (UBA) and Zenith Bank have announced plans to commence full banking operations in France. This significant development follows a landmark business cooperation agreement signed with the French Government during Nigerian President Bola Tinubu’s state visit to France. The agreement, witnessed by President Tinubu and French President Emmanuel Macron, was signed by UBA Group Chairman Tony Elumelu and French Finance Minister Antoine Armand. Elumelu emphasized that this partnership reinforces UBA’s commitment to providing seamless international banking services for customers across Africa and Europe. Zenith Bank is also set to expand its operations in France, aiming to strengthen…

Famous Nollywood actress Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde has opened up about her battle with a life-threatening illness. The 46-year-old shared her experience in a video posted on her Instagram page on Thursday. In the trending video, she revealed that she underwent surgery to remove her gallbladder. Expressing her gratitude to God, Omotola said, “Have you been told by the doctor that there’s nothing more we can do at this time? And you still feel like you are dying.” Recalling how it all started, she explained, “I threw up all night. By the morning, the most excruciating stomach pain began, and I was…

The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has announced that married female corps members will no longer need to change their names for redeployment. This update was detailed in a circular signed by the Director of Corps Mobilisation, Abubakar Mohammed, which was sent to directors, acting directors, and state and Federal Capital Territory (FCT) coordinators. The circular, titled “Review of criteria for concessional deployment/relocation for married female corps members,” stated that the NYSC management has approved revisions to the criteria for granting concessional deployment or relocation for married female corps members. It specifically noted that state coordinators should be informed that…

President Bola Tinubu remarked that he brought sunshine from Nigeria to France. He made this comment while posing for pictures after being welcomed by French President Emmanuel Macron and his wife. During the photo session, an onlooker asked Tinubu, “I hope you are not too cold?” “I’m not cold. I brought sunshine from Nigeria,” Tinubu responded. Meanwhile, President Bola Tinubu has encouraged French investors to consider Nigeria, emphasizing that the country is open for business. He assured them that his administration is creating a conducive environment for French investors to thrive. During a joint press conference with President Emmanuel Macron…

Access Bank Plc has successfully completed the acquisition of Standard Chartered Bank subsidiaries in Angola and Sierra Leone. This significant milestone was announced on November 27, 2024, by the company secretary, Sunday Ekwochi. The acquisition is part of Access Bank’s strategic expansion across sub-Saharan Africa, with plans for further acquisitions in Cameroon, The Gambia, and Tanzania. Roosevelt Ogbonna, Managing Director/CEO of Access Bank Plc, expressed enthusiasm about the acquisitions, highlighting their importance in realizing Access Bank’s vision of becoming a leading global African bank. Get instant and latest news updates via our WhatsApp Community, X/Twitter, or Google News online channel