Nigerians march for late Afrobeats star as police exhume body
Nigerians marched in several states this week in an outpouring of grief and to press authorities to investigate the death last week of popular Afrobeats musician Mohbad, forcing the police to exhume his body on Thursday for an autopsy. The 27-year-old singer, whose real name was Ilerioluwa Aloba, died in a Lagos hospital in unclear […]
Chicago academic record: Tinubu, Atiku resume legal battle in US Monday
The legal teams of President Bola Tinubu and the presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, Atiku Abubakar, will resume a legal battle over the President’s Chicago academic records in a United States court on Monday. A US District Judge, Nancy Maldonado, had on Thursday agreed to stay an order directing Chicago State University to […]
Outrage trails reduction of ranks of police officers who survived attack by unknown gunmen
Outrage has greeted the decision of the police authorities to reduce the ranks of three police officers in the Nsukka division of the Nigeria Police Force in Enugu state after they narrowly survived death at the hands of unknown gunmen, a few months ago. The officers: Inspector Ernest Ogbonna AP No 201118, Inspector Aboh Justin […]
Our impact on Nigerians ‘ll define our legacy, says VP Shettima
Given the expectations of Nigerians and the high hopes the world places on Nigeria, the Tinubu administration will ensure the country’s fortune gets a massive boost in growth and development, Vice President Kashim Shettima has assured. The Vice President gave the assurance when he hosted some members of his University of Ibadan Postgraduate Alumni, as […]
Independent Day anniversary will be low-key — FG
Unlike those before it, Nigeria’s 63rd Independence Day observance will not feature a ceremony at the Eagle Square, Abuja, but will be held “low-key,” the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, George Akume, said Wednesday. He said October 1 would be “a time for reflections…to think very deeply as a people and the journey […]
Naira tumbles to 980/dollar, FX shortage worsens
The naira continued its downward trend after exchanging to the dollar at 980/$ at the parallel market on Wednesday. A week earlier, the naira exchanged to the dollar at 950/$. Bureau de Change operators who spoke to The PUNCH attributed the fall to scarcity of foreign currency. A BDC operator, Idris Musa, said, “We bought […]
Bank of America to raise minimum wage to $23 an hour in October
Bank of America (BAC.N) will boost its minimum hourly wage to $23 in October as it heads toward a goal of raising hourly pay to $25 by 2025, the company said in a statement Wednesday. The pay bump translates to a minimum salary of almost $48,000 a year for full-time employees, according to the second largest U.S. […]
UN investigators warn of risk of ‘future atrocities’ in Ethiopia
U.N.-appointed investigators warned on Thursday that more atrocities were likely in Ethiopia and called for continued scrutiny of Addis Ababa’s human rights record as their work faces termination amid strong African-led opposition. Thousands died in a two-year conflict between the government and regional forces from Tigray, which formally came to an end in November last […]
Nigeria’s Tinubu urges UN to help curb exploitation of Africa’s resources
Nigerian President Bola Tinubu urged the United Nations to become more proactive in addressing his African nation’s poverty and security issues and helping to fight illicit resource extraction, his spokesman said on Thursday. Tinubu raised the issues when he met U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Wednesday on the sidelines of the U.N. General Assembly in […]
Men and Fashion
Janet Adeyemo More than ever, men are embracing style with enthusiasm and creativity. In this blog. Whether you’re a fashion aficionado or just looking to update your wardrobe, there’s something here for everyone. Join me. Here, I will take you through trends of the male fashion:. 1. Relaxed Tailoring: Gone are the days of stiff […]
FG, NLC meeting deadlocked, workers insist on demands
In a race to beat the deadline for the planned commencement of an indefinite strike that may lead to the shutdown of the economy, the Federal Government on Monday held a meeting with organised labour on post-subsidy removal palliatives for workers. The parley, hosted by the Minister of Labour, Simon Lalong, in Abuja, however, failed […]
FCMB supports female entrepreneurs with loans, others
First City Monument Bank says it has launched the SheVentures Export Readiness Programme, a new initiative to support women-owned businesses in Nigeria looking to expand into global markets. According to a statement, the programme would give participants access to insightful knowledge, focused advisory, and zero-interest loans to fund their export trade logistics. The Managing Director, […]
Nigeria: Tinubu Arrives New York for First UN General Assembly Outing
Mr Tinubu arrived at the JF Kennedy International Airport in New York at about 6:45 p.m. local time on Sunday. President Bola Tinubu has arrived in New York for the high-level meetings of the 78th session of the United Nations (UN) General Assembly. The UN correspondent of the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Mr Tinubu […]
US, Norway to launch Africa agriculture fund, commit $70 million
The United States and Norway will pledge a total of $70 million on Monday to launch a fund, reported here for the first time, to help farmers and agricultural businesses in Africa, a U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) spokesperson said. THE TAKE Hunger has worsened in several regions of Africa, driven by armed conflict […]
Nigeria seeks to deepen economic ties with South Africa
Nigeria’s President Bola Tinubu held talks with South African President Cyril Ramaphosa in New York, seeking to advance economic cooperation between the two largest economies in Africa, his spokesperson said on Monday. The two African leaders met ahead of the United Nations General Assembly that is scheduled to start this week, they said in a […]