Nigeria to play hosts Cote d’Ivoire In AFCON Final
The Super Eagles of Nigeria will play hosts Cote d’Ivoire on Sunday in the final of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). Nigeria’s substitute Kelechi Iheanacho scored to give Nigeria a 4-2 penalty shootout victory over South Africa last after the semi-final tie ended 1-1 in regulation time and extra time in Bouake. On the […]
Where is Usher?
Ahead of USHER’s highly anticipated Apple Music Halftime Show performance, Apple Music presents a short film that begs the question Where is USHER?! starring USHER, the city of Las Vegas and an eclectic circle of close friends helping to save the day.
Israel’s Netanyahu rejects Hamas’s proposed ceasefire terms
Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has rejected Hamas’s proposed ceasefire terms – saying “total victory” in Gaza is possible within months. He was speaking after Hamas laid out a series of demands in response to an Israel-backed ceasefire proposal. Mr Netanyahu said negotiations with the group were “not going anywhere” and described their terms as […]
EFCC raises special taskforce against dollarisation of economy
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has raised a Special Task Force in all its Zonal Commands for the enforcement of extant laws against currency mutilation and dollarization of the economy. The Task Force, inaugurated by the Executive Chairman of the Commission, Ola Olukoyede, was raised to protect the economy from abuses, leakages and […]
Federal High Court Orders Government to Fix Prices of Goods and Petroleum Products
The Federal High Court in Lagos has directed the Federal Government to set the prices of goods and petroleum products within a seven-day period. Justice Ambrose Lewis-Allagoa issued the specific order, mandating the government to fix the prices of essential commodities, including milk, flour, salt, sugar, bicycles and their spare parts, matches, motorcycles and their […]
Kanye West Announces Tour Dates, Includes Lagos, Nigeria
American hip-hop artist Kanye West has revealed plans to include Lagos, Nigeria, as one of the destinations for his upcoming tours in 2024 and 2025. Making the announcement via his Instagram story on Wednesday, West listed Lagos alongside other countries such as Nairobi, Kenya, and Egypt. The screenshot shared by West outlined suggested tour dates, […]
Victor Osimhen declared fit as Super Eagles take on Bafana Bafana of S’Africa in AFCON semi-Final clash
Super Eagles striker, Victor Osimhen has been cleared by the team’s medical doctor for the clash againstSouth Africa later today. Recall Osimhen missed the Super Eagles trip to Bouake – the venue of the semi-final clash with SouthAfrica – after suffering abdominal discomfort. However, reports from Abidjan has revealed that, Osimhen passed a late fitness […]
President Tinubu tasks Security Agencies to step up action and end Insecurity
President Bola Tinubu has called upon the Nigerian military and other security agencies to bolster theirefforts in addressing the diverse security challenges facing the nation. The statement was made during the induction ceremony of two TK-129 ATAK Helicopters and a King Air360i Aircraft at Nigeria Air (NAF) Base, Makurdi, Benue state, on Tuesday. Representing President […]
CBN Governor promises Nigeria’s inflation rate will drop in 2024
Amidst the ongoing surge in food and commodity prices, the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria(CBN), Olayemi Cardoso, has offered reassurance to Nigerians, asserting that the nation’s inflation ratewill soon witness a decline. Nigeria has witnessed inflationary pressures for 11 consecutive months, culminating in a new peak inDecember 2023, as reported by the National […]
Rio De Janeiro Declares a Dengue Health Emergency Days Ahead of Carnival
Rio de Janeiro on Monday has declared a public health emergency because of an outbreak of mosquito-borne dengue fever, the city announced Monday, just days before Carnival celebrations kick off acrossBrazil.The outbreak wasn’t expected to derail Carnival, which officially starts Friday evening and runs until Feb.14, but it has prompted a slew of special measures […]
