The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has reiterated that the cybersecurity levy on electronic transfers, previously suspended in May 2024, has not been reintroduced, despite reports indicating a new guideline for the 2024-2025 fiscal year. The bank clarified that its stance on the suspension remains unchanged, following earlier directives to …

Arom Arunroj, a 64-year-old Thai woman, narrowly escaped death after a 16-foot python attacked her while she was washing dishes at her home near Bangkok. On Tuesday night, September 17, Arom felt a sharp pain in her thigh, only to discover that the massive snake had coiled around her waist, …

Rwanda has taken a significant step in combating the Mpox virus, becoming the first African country to administer vaccines against the disease. On Tuesday, September 17, several hundred high-risk individuals near Rwanda’s border with the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) received their first doses of the Mpox vaccine. This comes …

A Norwegian tech expert, Rinson Jose, 39, has been accused of being involved in financial transactions related to the purchase of pagers used in bombings targeting Hezbollah militants in Lebanon on September 18, 2024. Jose, originally from India, was the owner of a Bulgarian shell company that reportedly facilitated a …

Today, Africa celebrates Dr. Richard Okoye, a Nigerian medical icon whose groundbreaking achievements in healthcare serve as an inspiration to many. As the chairman of Save A Life Group, Dr. Okoye has revolutionized healthcare with the creation of Africa’s first fully digitalized hospital. His hospital is equipped with advanced facilities, …

Zamfara State Governor, Dauda Lawal, has accused his predecessor and current Minister of State for Defense, Bello Matawalle, of being complicit in banditry activities during his tenure as governor of Zamfara State.  Speaking in an interview with TVC on Wednesday, September 18, 2024, Lawal alleged that while Matawalle was in …

Late Egyptian businessman Mohamed Al Fayed, the former owner of Harrods and father of Dodi Al Fayed, who died alongside Princess Diana in a 1997 car crash, has been accused of sexual assault by multiple women.   In a BBC documentary titled “Al Fayed: Predator at Harrods,” over 20 women, many …

Former Nigerian international, Taribo West, has expressed concern that Super Eagles coach Augustine Eguavoen, despite his tactical abilities, lacks the grace needed to excel in major tournaments, as there is more required of you as a coach. West, who is now a pastor and founder of the Shelter in the …

An Iyaganku Chief Magistrates’ Court in Ibadan has ordered the remand of Olayinka Akinware, 35, and Tunji Adesina, 29, for allegedly setting four dogs on police officers attempting to arrest a suspect, which is an obstruction in duty. The court did not accept their plea due to lack of jurisdiction …

A driver was fortunate to escape unscathed after his car overturned in the Alakija area of Mile 2, Lagos, on Wednesday, September 18, 2024, in the afternoon.   According to Adebayo Taofiq, spokesperson for the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA), the accident was caused by brake failure, which led the …

A woman whose name was not disclosed narrowly escaped a tragic fate after hotel staff at a Wuse Zone 5 hotel in Abuja heard her screams and rushed into her room to find her tied up and n@ked, allegedly for ritual purposes.   The shocking incident, which occurred today, September 18, …

Israel has signaled the beginning of a “new era” of war following a series of deadly attacks targeting Hezbollah across Lebanon. This was stated as a result of a very shocking incident.  Explosions rocked the country on Wednesday, September 18, with devices such as walkie-talkies, phones, and solar panels detonating, …

The Nigerian government has issued an urgent plea to residents living in flood-prone areas to relocate immediately as water from the Lagdo Dam in Cameroon is being released into the River Niger and the River Benue to free up the water a little before it outbursts its space.   The Nigeria …

An Israeli citizen has been arrested for allegedly accepting money from Iran to assassinate Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, according to Israeli authorities who discovered the hidden secret.  The plot, orchestrated by Tehran, was reportedly part of a broader plan to target senior Israeli officials following the assassination of Hamas political …

The United Nations General Assembly has passed a resolution demanding that Israel withdraw entirely from Palestinian territories within the next year. Adopted on Wednesday, September 18, the resolution urges Israel to “end without delay its unlawful presence” in all “occupied Palestinian territory,” including the removal of soldiers and civilians. The …