Author: Akintayo Adams

Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Olayemi Cardoso, has urged Nigerians, particularly the youth, to reconsider leaving the country, also known as “japa.” Speaking at the 59th annual Bankers Dinner of the Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria (CIBN) in Lagos, he assured that the apex bank is dedicated to building an economy where everyone and businesses can prosper. “It is not a good idea to japa at this stage. Two reasons. One, those who may decide they are going to do that, they will sell and get rid of their assets. “You’ll be doing it for cheap. Predators,…

A local herbalist in the Federal Capital Territory, Ismail Usman, has shot himself while attempting to test the effectiveness of a self-made ‘bulletproof’ charm. The incident, which occurred on November 23 in Kuchibuyi Village, was confirmed by Josephine Adeh, the spokesperson for the FCT Police Command, on Saturday. According to Adeh, Usman used a shotgun to test his bulletproof charms. Upon receiving a distress call from Shandam Michael, officers from the Byazhin Division responded swiftly and found Usman in critical condition. He was immediately transported to Kubwa General Hospital for emergency treatment and later transferred to Gwagwalada Specialist Hospital for…

A fire broke out at the Ebute Ero Market in Lagos in the early hours of Saturday, November 30, 2024. The fire destroyed many lock-up shops in a section of the market located near a police station and Carter Bridge on Lagos Island. Margaret Adeseye, Director of Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service, confirmed that the fire was successfully contained and no casualties were reported. The cause of the fire is under investigation, but it is believed to have started in a gas shop due to a gas leak. Get instant and latest news updates via our WhatsApp Community, X/Twitter, or Google News online channel.

Chinese-born cryptocurrency entrepreneur Justin Sun recently made headlines by following through on his promise to eat the banana from the controversial artwork “Comedian,” valued at $6.2 million (£4.9 million). The artwork, created by Maurizio Cattelan in 2019, features a banana duct-taped to a wall. Sun acquired it at a Sotheby’s auction in New York, outbidding six other participants. Related || Banana Duct-Taped to a Wall sells for $6.2 Million at Auction During a press conference in Hong Kong, Sun consumed the banana, using the moment to draw parallels between the artwork and the cryptocurrency world. “Eating it at a press…

Leicester City has appointed former Manchester United striker Ruud van Nistelrooy as their new manager. Van Nistelrooy, who previously had a brief stint as interim manager at Manchester United, replaces Steve Cooper, who was sacked after just five months in charge. Van Nistelrooy has signed a contract until June 2027 and will take charge of his first match against West Ham United at the King Power Stadium. He expressed his excitement about joining Leicester City and working with the club’s talented squad and passionate supporters. Get instant and latest news updates via Our WhatsApp Community, X/Twitter or Google News online channel.

The Nigerian Army has released investigative journalist Fisayo Soyombo after detaining him for three days. Soyombo, the founder and Editor-in-Chief of the Foundation for Investigative Journalism (FIJ), was arrested at an illegal oil bunkering site in Port Harcourt. The Army had claimed that Soyombo was involved in illegal activities, but FIJ and other supporters argued that he was merely performing his duties as a journalist. Following an intense media campaign with the hashtag #FreeFisayoNow, the Army decided to release Soyombo. FIJ has confirmed his release and expressed concerns about his safety, considering the information he provided to the Army during…

A Nigerian man is facing severe backlash from his family after exposing his sister’s infidelity to her husband, revealing that their parents had been covering up for her. The man shared his family drama in an anonymous post through X influencer @Wizarab, sparking online debate. He disclosed that his sister’s husband, who had played a crucial role in his financial stability and supported their family extensively, was unaware of her repeated infidelities. According to the post, the sister’s husband had paid for the man’s final year at university, helped him secure a job, and provided financial assistance to their parents.…

A Ghanaian woman has ignited a heated debate online following her controversial remarks about her romantic preferences during an interview on De God Son TV. Despite her own short stature, she openly expressed her disinterest in dating short men, stating that they do not meet her standards. When asked to elaborate, she compared shorter men to children, referencing her experience as a mother. “I have a 7-year-old son, so dating a short man feels like dating my son,” she explained, highlighting her discomfort with the idea. Her comments have sparked mixed reactions on social media. Some have accused her of…

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has successfully secured two trade agreements worth €300 million from French President Emmanuel Macron to bolster Nigeria’s critical infrastructure, food security, and other key sectors. According to a statement on Friday by the President’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, the agreements were finalized during an economic forum at the Palais des Elysée in Paris, France, as part of President Tinubu’s state visit. The event saw the attendance of business leaders, industry captains, governors, and top government officials from both nations. Nigeria’s Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, signed…

The President of the Petroleum Products Retail Outlet Owners Association (PETROAN) has announced efforts to persuade the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) to further reduce the price of Premium Motor Spirit (Petrol) from ₦1030 per litre in Port Harcourt in the coming days. In a strategic meeting held in Abuja on Friday, PETROAN’s National President, Billy Gillis-Harry, emphasized the association’s commitment to ensuring that Nigerians have access to quality petroleum products at more affordable prices across the country. “One of the significant achievements in recent days is that PETROAN successfully advocated for a price reduction of petroleum products. Today,…