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Nigeria’s currency, the naira, has been ranked among the 10 worst-performing currencies worldwide, according to a report by Bloomberg. Alongside currencies like Zambia’s kwacha and Angola’s kwanza, the naira’s performance has been severely impacted by ongoing economic challenges, inflationary pressures, and a lack of dollar liquidity. The currency’s steep decline …

Davido’s hype man, Special Spesh, has responded to a public spat involving businesswoman Sophia Momodu and a real estate company. The drama began when Sophia shared a video of a new house on her Snapchat, followed by a post declaring, “No more hiding God’s blessings.” However, the real estate company …

Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) apprehended several suspects involved in alleged vote-buying during the ongoing Edo governorship election at a polling unit in Egor Local Government Area. A viral video circulating online shows the moment two men and a woman were arrested by EFCC agents, assisted …

Nigerian singer Adeleke David, popularly known as Davido, has raised concerns over the Nigeria Police Force’s directive for voters in Edo State to return home immediately after casting their votes during the state elections that are to take place. The directive, issued by Deputy Inspector General of Police Frank Mba, emphasized …

INEC National Commissioner for Edo State, Prof. Rhoda Gumus, has firmly stated that she will not accept bribes to manipulate the outcome of the upcoming governorship election, which will occur soon in the state. Speaking during an interview on Channels TV, Prof. Gumus emphasized her commitment to ensuring the election …

Rapper Quavo is facing a lawsuit filed by Louisiana artist Lamont London, known as L.Mont, who claims that Quavo stole the concept for his 2018 hit song “Bubble Gum” from a track L.Mont shared with him in 2016 as an assistance to upgrade. According to the lawsuit obtained by TMZ, …

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has expressed heartfelt appreciation and admiration for his wife, Remi Tinubu, as she marks her 64th birthday today, September 21. In a moving tribute posted on social media, the president highlighted her unwavering strength, grace, and support, which he said have been instrumental in his life, …

The Lagos State Rapid Response Squad (RRS) successfully thwarted a suicide attempt by a 59-year-old man identified as Yemi, who tried to jump into the lagoon from the Third Mainland Bridge on Friday, September 20, 2024, as a result of the economic instability.  According to the Lagos State Police Command …

A Nigerian model named Anointing, who was once dismissed by local modeling agents and told he didn’t have what it takes to make it in the industry, has achieved global success after his photos appeared on major billboards across the UK. Despite the harsh rejection he faced from agents in …

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has accused President Bola Tinubu of betraying organized labor after the recent hike in fuel prices rendered the proposed N70,000 minimum wage ineffective. Speaking at a workshop on minimum wage implementation in Lagos, NLC President Joe Ajaero revealed that President Tinubu had pressured labor to …

Veteran comedian Alibaba has weighed in on the issue of men feeling insecure about their wives earning higher incomes, urging men to stop relying on outdated narratives. In a reaction to viral tweets encouraging women to quit their jobs to massage their husbands’ egos, Alibaba, whose real name is Atunyota …

A 33-year-old man, Bongani Thulani Matsane, has been sentenced to life imprisonment plus an additional five years for the brutal murder of his own 64-year-old mother, named Thembi Ngwenya. Matsane, who accused his mother of practicing witchcraft, carried out the horrific act in December 2022 at their homestead in Mganduzweni, …

UFC fighter Israel Adesanya has made a bold move by placing a $10,000 bet on Anthony Joshua to defeat Daniel Dubois in the upcoming IBF world heavyweight title fight. This strategic bet showcases Adesanya’s critical thinking and knowledge of the sport, as he is also a fighter himself. Moreover, the …

A fire broke out at a filling station on Agbani Road, Enugu, on the morning of Friday, September 20, 2024, which has got people talking. The fire was quickly extinguished through the swift intervention of federal and state fire services and for the sake of others who sought help for …

Ukraine has imposed a restriction on the use of Telegram for its government, military, and security officials, citing potential threats to national security and needing urgent attention to control it. The decision was announced by the National Security and Defense Council, which emphasized that this action was necessary to prevent …