The Nigeria Boxing Board of Control (NBB of C) has demanded answers from the Ghana Boxing Authority (GBA) regarding the tragic death of Nigerian boxer, Segun ‘Success’ Olarewaju, who died during a fight in Ghana last weekend. The Secretary-General of the NBB of C, Remi Aboderin, expressed deep dissatisfaction with how the GBA handled the
The Kogi East Zonal Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Suleiman Omika, has passed away. Omika, who took over as zonal chairman a few months ago, died suddenly on Friday, leaving his family, friends, and party members in shock. According to reports, Omika was resting in his Lokoja compound when he began calling for
The ancient city of Oyo in Oyo State is buzzing with excitement as it prepares for the coronation of the 46th Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Akeem Owoade, which is scheduled to take place today, Saturday. The event, a significant milestone in the cultural and traditional history of the Oyo Kingdom, is expected to draw large
Vice President Kashim Shettima has attributed Nigeria’s alarmingly low tax-to-GDP ratio to decades of widespread tax evasion and wealth concealment. Speaking at the 2nd Joint Workshop on 2025 National Budget, organized by the Association of National Accountants of Nigeria and the Chartered Institute of Taxation of Nigeria, Shettima lamented that many Nigerians have mastered the
A tragic road accident along the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway has claimed six lives and left several others with varying degrees of injuries, according to emergency response officials who arrived at the scene yesterday.The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) confirmed the incident occurred near the Sagamu Interchange section of the expressway, involving a commercial bus and a
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arraigned two individuals, including an ex-convict, for hawking Naira notes in Lagos. Folake Adeoti, a repeat offender, and Modupe Adewuyi were brought before Justice Yellim Bogoro of the Federal High Court in Ikoyi, Lagos, on one-count charges of Naira abuse. Adeoti was arrested on March 21, 2025,
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has announced the appointment of a new senior management team comprising eight members, tasked with steering the company’s operations and strategic direction. The company also reshuffled key management positions to enhance its operational efficiency. A statement from the company’s spokesperson, Olufemi Soneye, revealed the development on Friday, noting
In a daring operation, the Benue State Police Command, in collaboration with the Benue State Civil Protection Guard, has successfully rescued 14 passengers abducted from a Benue Links bus near Otukpo. The rescue mission followed a tragic incident on Thursday evening, where armed assailants ambushed the bus, killing the driver, Samuel Agege, and a front-seat
Australia’s largest pension funds have fallen victim to a series of cyberattacks that compromised over 20,000 accounts and resulted in significant financial losses for some members. Among the reported thefts, hackers are said to have stolen A$500,000 from the accounts of four pensioners. Sources familiar with the incident revealed that the cybercriminals targeted several major
Spotify has significantly boosted its royalty payouts to Nigerian and South African artists in 2024, with nearly $59 million distributed as global demand for African music continues to grow. The streaming giant shared the figures on Thursday, highlighting the rising international popularity of music from Africa’s two largest music markets. According to the report, Nigerian
