Flutterwave strengthens its position in Ghana with an upgraded Payment Service Provider License.

Flutterwave, a prominent payments technology company, has recently obtained an Enhanced Payment Service Provider license from the Bank of Ghana, signifying a significant advancement in its operations within Africa. This development comes as Ghana demonstrates an environment conducive to digital growth, characterized by a stable democracy, tech-savvy youth, and a high mobile internet penetration rate…

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Portable Criticizes Davido for “Fake Life” and Bad Advice  

Lagos, Nigeria —  Controversial street artist Portable has accused Afrobeat superstar Davido of offering misleading advice and living a “fake life,” stirring fresh controversy in the Nigerian music scene. In a recent video, Portable claimed that during a meeting in Atlanta, Davido advised him against signing a deal with Sony Music, instead recommending Empire Records,…

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Emefiele: Nigeria’s legal system on litigation

Justice assurances fairness, equity and leads to freedom and prosperity. With justice, standards, due processes, and methods are diligently followed and observed. With this, security, peace, calmness, and orderliness are substantially achieved. Sadly, what we have witnessed in the suspended governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, Mr. Godwin Emefiele’s case, is a departure…

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Fuel Tanker Explodes at Jigawa Filling Station

Jigawa, Nigeria — A fire outbreak occurred at a filling station in Dutse, the Jigawa state capital, on Thursday evening. The incident occurred around 8pm at Shakkotu along Kiyawa Road, Dutse. An eyewitness said that the fire erupted when a fuel tanker exploded while offloading fuel at the station. They described the scene as chaotic,…

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NFF pays US-based Falcons stars WAFCON bonuses.

The Nigeria Football Federation NFF, has paid Super Falcons trio Ifeoma Onumonu, Michelle Alozie and Nicole Payne their outstanding WAFCON bonuses. This was coming twelve months after the 2022 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco. The nine-time African champions had boycotted training in the North African country in July 2022 to protest their unpaid…

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CBN Revokes Heritage Bank’s License

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has revoked the license of Heritage Bank Plc with immediate effect. This decision was announced in a statement by the Acting Director of Corporate Communications, Hakama Sidi Ali. “The action has become necessary due to the bank’s breach of Section 12 (1) of BOFIA, 2020. The Board and Management…

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Chosen Church dismisses viral testimony controversy, urges caution on Social Media

  The Lord’s Chosen Charismatic Revival Ministries has responded to online mockery surrounding a recent testimony, emphasizing that the church does not fabricate testimonies.   Pastor Chidi Louis, Head of Public Relations and Media, addressed allegations circulating online regarding a testimony from a church member. He clarified that a viral video, purportedly showing a member…

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Nigerian journo to receive top journalism award in the Netherlands – recognition for dedication and talent

The award has been previously won by notable figures, including former Kenyan vice president Kolonzo Musyoka, South African politician Lindiwe Sisulu, and Nigeria’s Labour Party presidential candidate in the last election, Peter Obi.   Bambi is a media personality who has made a significant mark in journalism and has earned recognition as an award-winning African…

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Chad government Deports Over 600 Nigerian Migrants

The Chadian government has deported over 600 Nigerians classified as irregular migrants, citing their involvement in begging and other unlawful activities. The affected individuals hail from Borno, Kano, Sokoto, and Kaduna States in northern Nigeria. These migrants reportedly fled Nigeria during the peak of the Boko Haram insurgency, seeking refuge in neighboring countries like Chad…

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Israeli authorities mulling a “Leningrad approach” to weaken Hamas in Gaza, U.S. journalist reports

Israel is debating whether to use a “Leningrad approach” to starve out Hamas fighters in the Gaza Strip and thus avoid a ground invasion, U.S. investigative journalist Seymour Hersh reports. But that course of action may kill some 100,000 residents as well, Hersh said, citing an Israeli national security veteran. “The big debate today ……

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Reinstated Edo Deputy Governor Philip Shaibu alleges that Governor Obaseki barred him from entering the state

Reinstated Edo State Deputy Governor, Philip Shaibu, has accused Governor Godwin Obaseki of denying him entry into the state.   This development comes amid escalating tensions between the two leaders over the upcoming governorship election. In an interview on Channels Television’s “Politics Today,” Shaibu detailed his allegations against Obaseki, just two days after the Federal…

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