Federal Government Grounds Arik Air’s Operations Indefinitely Over $2.5million Debt
The Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA) has confirmed that Arik Air’s fleet was grounded due to the airline’s $2.5 million debt and in compliance with a Supreme Court ruling. A statement issued by the Director of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection at NAMA, Alhaji Abdullahi Musa, said that NAMA and the Ministry of Aviation and […]
Thugs threaten traders, warn them against protest in Lagos market
Ahead of nationwide protests against poor governance starting August 1, a concerning video has emerged showing thugs intimidating market traders on Lagos Island. The footage, which has been widely circulated, shows the thugs moving through the market and threatening traders with severe consequences if they do not comply with their demands. One of the individuals […]
Next-of-kin can now claim funds in dormant accounts – CBN
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has allowed next-of-kin, legal representatives, or beneficial owners to claim unclaimed balances in dormant accounts. The CBN clarified this in a report released over the weekend. It stated that next-of-kin can now claim unclaimed funds by submitting applications to financial institutions. These applications must include legal proof of title […]
FG suspends import duties, taxes on Essential food items
The Federal Government has suspended import duties and taxes on essential food items to combat widespread hunger and make necessities cheaper for Nigerians. Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Bashir Adeniyi, announced this at a press briefing on Monday evening, addressing the tough economic conditions and the government’s plans to ease the financial burden […]
MTN announces closure of all offices nationwide
MTN Nigeria, one of the country’s largest telecommunications companies, has informed its customers that all of its offices across Nigeria will be closed today, July 30th. The company made this announcement through an official statement, saying: “Please be informed that our shops nationwide will be closed today, 30th July.” MTN has not provided any specific […]
Gov Ademola Adeleke Directs all Osun state schools to shut down ahead of protest
The Osun government has ordered all schools in Osun to shut down by July 31. The directive, which affects public and private schools, came amid the build-up to the #EndBadGovernance protests aimed at demanding good economic reforms and better welfare policies under President Bola Tinubu’s administration. In a public service announcement issued by the permanent […]
Mimii Ngulube and Josh Oyinsan win Love Island UK 2024
The highly anticipated finale of Love Island UK 2024 has come to a close, and the winners have been announced Mimii Ngulube and Josh Oyinsan have been crowned the champions of this season’s Love Island UK, taking home the coveted cash prize of £50,000. The couple’s journey on the show was filled with ups and […]
Kylian Mbappe acquires the ownership of French club, Caen
The 25-year-old footballer will pay just under €20m to purchase most of the shares in French club SM Caen, while Pierre-Antin Capton, chairman of the supervisory board, will hold the rest of the capital, worth €5m, according to Le Parisien. The newspaper publication also reported that negotiations between the parties have been ongoing for several […]
American actress Erica Ash passes away at 46
American actress Erica Ash, who starred in “Survivor’s Remorse” and the BET series “Real Husbands of Hollywood” is dead at age 46. Erica Ash also appeared in the Fox sketch comedy show Mad TV for two seasons, as well as the BET reality spoof Real Husbands of Hollywood and the Starz comedy-drama Survivor’s Remorse. Ash […]
INTERPOL reveals how hundreds of thousands of Dollars leaves Nigeria every hour
The International Police Organization (INTERPOL) has revealed that large sums of money, estimated to be in the hundreds of thousands of dollars, are being laundered out of Nigeria every hour, destined for other African countries and worldwide. This illicit financial activity has reached alarming levels, necessitating a collaborative effort from security agencies globally. Garba Baba […]