In a major blow to Nigeria’s tech sector, reports suggest that Microsoft is considering shutting its African Development Centre based in Lagos. This move, if confirmed, would mean that at least 200 staff would be out of a job. It would also have profound implications for the country’s technological landscape, potentially impacting job…
The education landscape of Ondo State received a significant boost with the unveiling of an ultramodern 300-seater lecture theatre at Olusegun Agagu University of Science and Technology (OAUSTECH) by Owotuga Foundation. The family of Late Matthew Omodayo Owotuga said the decision to immortalise their father stemmed from a deep-seated commitment to honouring his legacy of…
A Nigerian man has shared a video showing the deplorable state of a hostel room in University of Nigeria Nsukka. The man said his cousin, who is to resume in the institution, paid for the accommodation and he decided to pay a visit to the hostel and was stunned by how its state. He…
A 21-year-old woman, Sindisiwe Buhle Mkhize, was allegedly shot dead by her boyfriend in Mabopane, Pretoria, South Africa. Women For Change, a non-profit organization that advocates for the constitutional rights of women and children in South Africa, disclosed this in a statement on Tuesday, May 7, 2024. The incident occurred on 3 May 2024. According…
Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State has initiated the construction of a flyover in the Lagere area of Ile-Ife, with a total cost of N14.9 billion. The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, has expressed his hope that the Governor will ensure the completion of the project for the economic well-being of the residents of…
A Nigerian man granted a U.S. visa after giving the consular a cheeky reason he intends to visit the country. An X-user shared the story online. Read below
Rivers State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has directed members of the House of Assembly, led by Martin Amaewhule to commence impeachment process against Governor Siminalayi Fubara. The Caretaker Committee Chairman of the party, Tony Okocha, gave the directive during a media conference in Port Harcourt on Tuesday, May 7. Okocha gave…
Bandits have abducted the bank manager of TAJ Bank, Zamfara State branch, Mansur Kaura. A resident of the area, Musa Ibrahim, said Kaura was kidnapped when the bandits invaded his residence at Rijiyar Gabas area in Gusau, the state capital, around 1 am on Tuesday, May 7, 2024. “The bandits, who carried sophisticated weapons,…
The Central Bank of Nigeria has announced 44 lists of licensed deposit money banks in Nigeria. The apex bank disclosed this in a list released on its official website on Tuesday, May 7. According to CBN, Seven banks, including Zenith Bank, Access Bank, First Bank, First City Monument Bank, United Bank of Africa, Fidelity, and…
A tenant, Manlafy Danso, who is married with two children, has been accused of eloping with his landlord’s 20-year-old daughter in Wellingara Coastal Road, in Gambia. It was gathered that Danso, a native of Niamina Sotokoi, disappeared with the girl on Friday, May 3, 2024, in Wellingara Coastal Road. Soon after, the girl’s parents filed…
President Bola Tinubu returned to the country on Wednesday morning from his trips to the Netherlands, and Saudi Arabia. It was reported that the president landed in Abuja and was welcomed by some of the officials of his administration to Aso Rock. Recall that there have been national discussions on the whereabouts of the…
The Department of State Services (DSS) reportedly apprehended Mukaila Lamidi, widely known as “Auxilliary,” on Tuesday. Auxiliary served as the embattled chairman of the Oyo State Park Management System. According to information from a reliable government source speaking to Leadership, the arrest was carried out by DSS operatives on Tuesday afternoon. However, the specific reasons…
The Chief Executive Officer of Binance, Richard Teng, has described the detention of its employee, Tigran Gambaryan, by the Nigerian government as ‘unjust’ and that it was a “dangerous precedent” for international businesses. Teng also said that despite Binance’s repeated efforts at constructive engagement and cooperation with Nigerian authorities, Gambaryan remains in detention for ‘spurious’…
Edited By Margret Oshinowo NERC announced an eight percent reduction on electricity tariff paid by customer in Band A from N225/kWh to N206.8/kWh on Monday. In a statement made by the commission in Abuja, It was said that the reduction was as a result of changes in macroeconomic indices in the month of April, especially…
Edited By Margret Oshinowo Ogun State Police Command confirmed the abduction of travellers at Ilisan/Iperu axis on the Sagamu-Benin Expressway on Monday. The State Police Public Relations Officer, SP Omolola Odutola, who confirmed the incident to newsmen in Abeokuta, stated that the abduction happened on Friday. Odutola, however, explained that the police could not specifically…
Edited By Margret Oshinowo The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board, JAMB, has announced the release of additional 531 results of candidates who sat in the 2024 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination, UTME. The 531 released results were among the over 64,000 results that have been withheld by Jamb over suspected examination infractions. This development has made…
The Federal Government of Nigeria has categorically denied speculations circulating about potential discussions with foreign nations regarding the establishment of foreign military bases within the country’s borders. In a statement released by the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, the government vehemently refuted these rumors, asserting that no such discussions or proposals have…
The Nigerian Army mourns the loss of seven soldiers in two separate ambushes, underscoring the escalating threat posed by bandits in the North West region. Amidst the tragedy, the Army also reports significant gains in counterinsurgency operations, culminating in the neutralization of 31 terrorists and the recovery of weapons. In the latest attack, bandits in…
The deadlock between Governor Siminalayi Fubara and the Rivers State House of Assembly persists as the Assembly intensifies its scrutiny of the state’s Public Procurement Law, culminating in a veto standoff. During Monday’s plenary session, Speaker Martin Amaewhule leveled accusations of fiscal mismanagement and unauthorized spending against the governor, sparking heated debate over the state’s…
The Lagos State Assembly took a firm stance against the position articulated by the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Olukayode Egbetokun, asserting that ‘Nigeria is not ripe for the establishment of state police.’ Speaker of the House, Chief Mudashiru Obasa, directed the Clerk of the House, Olalekan Onafeko, to communicate the Assembly’s dissent to both the…
The federal government has unveiled plans to remove the naira from all peer-to-peer (P2P) exchanges, a decision aimed at tackling concerns related to the manipulation of the local currency’s value in the foreign exchange market. The announcement was made by Emomotimi Agama, the Director General of the Securities and Exchange Commission, during a virtual conference…
Meta has released Liama 3, its new open-source AI Model, claiming it’s state of the art and better than the free version ChatGPT. This move put Meta in competition with Google and Open AI, known for keeping their AI work private. Meta believes an open sourcing will boost innovation and usage diversity. Liama 3 aims…
A video has gone viral showing the moment students arrived in style for their senior prom. The video recorded at Elite High School in Entebbe, Uganda, showed students dressed to the nines in expensive couture, well-laid hair, and flawless make-up. Many of them arrived in expensive cars like Mercedes G-wagons. One student arrived with…
The Imo State Police Command has arrested fourteen suspected members of the Black-Axe confraternity while they were carrying out cultism related activities on May 6. In a statement released, the spokesperson of the command, ASP Henry Okoye, says the arrest of the suspects was sequel to an intelligence-led raid on a suspected criminal hideout…
A Port Harcourt-based businesswoman, Ada Bolingo, has got her friends and followers worried after she left an alarming note on Facebook. In the post dated Monday, May 6, 2024, Ada revealed that she’s been struggling with her mental health for a long time and is beyond help. “I’m taking the cowardice way out and…
The Federal Government of Nigeria has categorically denied speculations circulating about potential discussions with foreign nations regarding the establishment of foreign military bases within the country’s borders. In a statement released by the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, the government vehemently refuted these rumors, asserting that no such discussions or proposals have…
The Nigerian Army mourns the loss of seven soldiers in two separate ambushes, underscoring the escalating threat posed by bandits in the North West region. Amidst the tragedy, the Army also reports significant gains in counterinsurgency operations, culminating in the neutralization of 31 terrorists and the recovery of weapons. In the latest attack, bandits in…
The deadlock between Governor Siminalayi Fubara and the Rivers State House of Assembly persists as the Assembly intensifies its scrutiny of the state’s Public Procurement Law, culminating in a veto standoff. During Monday’s plenary session, Speaker Martin Amaewhule leveled accusations of fiscal mismanagement and unauthorized spending against the governor, sparking heated debate over the state’s…
The federal government has unveiled plans to remove the naira from all peer-to-peer (P2P) exchanges, a decision aimed at tackling concerns related to the manipulation of the local currency’s value in the foreign exchange market. The announcement was made by Emomotimi Agama, the Director General of the Securities and Exchange Commission, during a virtual conference…
The Lagos State Assembly took a firm stance against the position articulated by the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Olukayode Egbetokun, asserting that ‘Nigeria is not ripe for the establishment of state police.’ Speaker of the House, Chief Mudashiru Obasa, directed the Clerk of the House, Olalekan Onafeko, to communicate the Assembly’s dissent to both the…
Bayern Munich have placed Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag on a new list of possible successors to outgoing manager, Thomas Tuchel. According to Sky Sports, Bayern have contacted Ten Hag’s agent Kees Vos to enquire if the Dutchman would be open to taking over at the Allianz Arena. No formal talks have taken place…
