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Dr Onaolapo Soleye, a former finance minister of Nigeria, has passed away at the age of 90. He marked his 90th birthday last Saturday in Abeokuta, Ogun State, and died in the early hours of today at a specialist hospital in Ibara GRA, Abeokuta. Soleye served in various capacities throughout his career, including as an […]
In a year where he has recorded unprecedented international success for an African, Nigerian music sensation Rema sold out the O2 Arena as he announced himself on the storied stage that has serially commissioned the international ascension of Nigerian superstars. The superstar aided by a live band opened the concert with a rendition of the […]
Tope Maggie commenced his quest for the longest cooking marathon on Nov 9, 2023. In June, prior to the cook-a-thon’s kickoff, Tope Maggie announced that his application to break this cooking record had been approved, revealing his initial plan to cook for 140 hours and 20 minutes. However, with Alan Fisher breaking Hilda Baci’s record, […]
The Super Eagles of Nigeria have been slated to tackle Lesotho and Zimbabwe on the 16th and 19th of November for their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification tie. Super Eagles players have been spotted preparing for their upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup clash against Lesotho and Zimbabwe. Jose Peseiro’s team will first face Lesotho on […]
The President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelensky, has expressed interest in strengthening the relationship between Ukraine and African nations, noting that six African leaders who visited the country earlier this year left with different impressions about the Russian invasion of Ukraine . Speaking yesterday during a meeting with a group of African journalists in Kyiv, the […]
The Central Bank of Nigeria has announced its intention to extend the validity of the old N200, N500, and N1,000 notes indefinitely. This is as the apex bank declared its desire to extend the validity of old naira notes beyond any expiry date. According to the bank, it is working with the relevant authorities to […]
Reports have indicated that bandits have burnt down over 20 maize, soya bean and guinea corn farms on the outskirts of Kontagora, headquarters of Kontagora Local Government Area of Niger State. One affected farmer confirmed that the bandits also dropped notes for them on their various farms, asking them to pay N30m levy each or […]
In an effort to bring the ongoing nationwide strike by Organised Labour to an end, the Federal Government has invited the leaders of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress of Nigeria (TUC) to a meeting this afternoon. The meeting, convened by the Office of the National Security Adviser (NSA), is expected […]
Acne is a common skin condition that disproportionately affects adolescents and young adults. Acne can be caused by overproduction of oil, dead skin cells clogging pores, and bacteria. The influx of skincare products and the desire for flawless skin have led to many acne myths and misconceptions, which can mislead people into using ineffective or […]
Former Arsenal and Barcelona striker, Alexis Sanchez, has snubbed Argentina’s Lionel Messi and Portugal’s Cristiano Ronaldo while naming Brazilian legend Ronaldo Nazario as the best footballer ever. Sanchez played alongside Messi during their time together at Barcelona. The pair won the La Liga title in the 2011-2012 season, among other trophies Although Sanchez was never […]
