President approves Consumer Credit Scheme
President Bola Tinubu has approved the take-off of the first phase of the Consumer Credit Scheme (CCS) starting with members of the civil service. According to a statement today by his media aide, Ajuri Ngelale, the initiative, in collaboration with financial institutions and cooperatives nationwide, serves as the lifeblood of modern economies, enabling citizens to […]
Tunde Onakoya Begins His 58-Hour Guinness World Record
Tunde Onakoya has begun his 58-hour quest to break the Guinness World record for the longest unbeaten chess marathon. The event kicked off on, April 17th, at 10am in Times Square, New York, and is scheduled to conclude at 8pm on April 19th. Tunde announced the plans of his attempt on his X account on April 5th, stating his motivation: […]
President Tinubu Reads Riot Act To Terrorists, Bandits, Says They’ll Be Defeated
President Bola Tinubu says his administration remains resolute in its quest for a comprehensive economic security for the country. Our Correspondent, Raliat Adenekan reports that the President while speaking when he received leaders of Afenifere, the respected Yoruba Socio-Cultural Organization, yesterday, said his administration is re-engineering Nigeria’s finances and seeking to boost the purchasing power […]
Kai Cenat Prepares Legal Action Against Only Fans Model Layla Red Over Alleged Private Image Leak
Popular Twitch streamer Kai Cenat finds himself embroiled in a legal battle against Only Fans model Layla Red following allegations of the unauthorized release of private images and messages. The controversy erupted after Layla Red purportedly shared conversations that allegedly showed Cenat agreeing to pay $5,000 for sexual services, resulting in her Instagram account suspension. […]
Organised Labour proposes N615,000 as new Minimum Wage
Organised Labour has demanded N615,000 as the new minimum wage for workers to cope with the many economic realities and high cost of living in Nigeria. The President of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) who confirmed the development yesterday, said the new wage of N615,000 monthly was reached after consultations between the NLC and the […]
Bassirou Faye Sworn in as Senegal’s Youngest President
Bassirou Diomaye Faye, was sworn in yesterday as Senegal’s youngest president after sweeping to a first-round victory, 10 days after being released from prison. The 44-year-old has never before held an elected office, but several African leaders attended the ceremony in the new town of Diam-nia-dio, near the capital Dakar. Taking his oath, Faye also […]