Cryptocurrency exchange, Binance, has announced plans to discontinue all services related to the Nigerian naira
Binance, a cryptocurrency exchange platform, was accused of exploiting the Nigerian currency, Naira, leading to its free fall in value. The company is, in addition, facing allegations of terrorism financing, money laundering and tax invasion, among others. Nigeria is one of the largest peer-to-peer crypto markets in the world. Between July 2022 and June 2023, […]
The Chief of Army Staff to defend Democracy
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Taoreed Lagbaja, has restated the commitment of the Nigerian Army to defend the nation’s choice of government, Democracy. Addressing participants yesterday at a seminar on career planning and management organised by the Army headquarters in Abuja, the COAS said the Army has no plans to truncate democracy […]
Amidst the current challenges Nigerian economy is not distressed
President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday, said Nigeria is currently facing challenging times but its economy is not distressed. The President, represented at the event by Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, spoke at the 16th edition of the Leadership 2023 conference and Awards, saying the country is facing some challenges but not helplessness. […]
ICC issues arrest warrants for top Russian commanders
The International Criminal Court (ICC) has issued arrest warrants for top Russian commanders over alleged war crimes in Ukraine. Sergei Kobylash and Viktor Sokolov, an army lieutenant general and a navy admiral, are the two men named by the ICC. This is the second round of warrants for Russian officials related to the war in […]
Beyoncé’s ‘Texas Hold ‘Em’ has topped the Billboard Hot 100 Chart for a second consecutive week.
‘Carnival’ by Kanye West and Ty Dolla Sign featuring Rich The Kid and Playboi Carti, holds the second spot on the chart while ‘Lovin On Me’ by Jack Harlow is rated third ‘Beautiful Things’ by Benson Boone, ‘Lose Control’ by Teddy Swims and ‘Saturn’ by SZA were rated fourth, fifth and sixth respectively on the […]
Liverpool claim League Cup with extra-time victory over Chelsea
Liverpool won the League Cup by beating Chelsea 1-0 through a late extra-time goal from Captain Virgil van Dijk, after a fierce end-to-end battle at Wembley on Sunday. Van Dijk rose to meet a corner in the 118th minute and nodded home in front of cheering Liverpool fans. It was the third Cup victory for […]
Former Barcelona star Dani Alves GUILTY of sexual assault, sentenced to 4 years and 6 months
Dani Alves has been found GUILTY of sexually assaulting a young woman in a Barcelona nightclub, a Spanish court ruled today Thursday. The (3-Judge Panel) sentenced Alves to FOUR YEARS, SIX MONTHS. Alves, aged 40, denied any wrongdoing during a trial that took place over three days this month. The decision can however be appealed.
Cyber-attack hits Malawi’s immigration service
Malawi has suspended the issuing of PASSPORTS following a cyber-attack on the computer system at the country’s immigration service. President Lazarus Chakwera revealed that the hackers were asking for a ransom but the government would not give in to their demands. Demand for passports is high in Malawi with many young people looking to migrate […]
Nigerian Police to issue tinted glass permits
As part of efforts to enhance NATIONAL SECURITY and curb criminal activities aided by the misuse of tinted glass, the Nigeria Police Force has concluded its review of the issuance of tinted glass permits, previously banned in June 2022. A statement issued by the Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, said with the “proposed […]
TUC pulls out of NLC’s two-day nationwide protest
The Trade Union Congress (TUC) has “backed out” of the planned two-day nationwide protest between 27th and 28th February, in parts of the country over sundry economic issues. Its Vice-President, Tommy Etim, said the decision – as announced by the NLC – was not taken collectively by both unions. TUC Secretary General Nuhu Toro, in […]