CBN sacks NIRSAL Executive Directors
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has terminated the appointments of all executive directors at the Nigeria Incentive-Based Risk Sharing System for Agriculture Lending (NIRSAL). The decision, approved by CBN Governor Olayemi Cardoso on Friday, marks the latest in a…
Board speaks on report of recruitment into immigration service
The Civil Defence, Correctional, Fire and Immigration Services Board (CDCFIB), has disowned an online publication on recruitment into the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS). A statement by the Secretary to the board, Mr Ja’afaru Ahmed, said that the information did…
Nigerian pilot faces five-year jail in US
A federal jury in the United States has convicted a 36-year-old Nigerian pilot, Olukayode Ojo, for making false statements to obtain a certificate from the Federal Aviation Administration. The US Attorney Robert J. Troester announced that Ojo, a resident of…
Information minister to represent Tinubu at African Forum in Indonesia
Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, is scheduled to represent President Bola Tinubu at the Second Indonesia-Africa Forum, taking place in Bali, Indonesia, from September 1 to 3, 2024. The forum, themed “Bandung Spirit for Africa’s Agenda 2023,”…
Rema donates N105m to home church for supporting family after dad’s death
Afrobeats sensation, Divine Ikubor, also known as Rema, donated N105m to a Christ Embassy church in Benin, Edo State, on Sunday. The donation was made during a Sunday service, where Rema thanked the church for its support and guidance. In…
Israel Adesanya an inspiration for soccer star Mo Salah
Israel Adesanya’s presence in mixed martial arts is an inspiration to many, but his influence is beginning to spread into other sports. ‘The Last Stylebender’ has an easy-on-the-eye fighting style, but his image is a major factor in his level…
Serie A: Conte expresses regrets over Victor Osimhen
Napoli boss, Antonio Conte has expressed regret over the club’s failure to sell Victor Osimhen this summer. The Italian also appeared to confirm he has no plans to reintegrate the Nigeria international in the squad. Conte spoke about the Osimhen…
American Rapper Fatman Scoop Dies at 53
Isaac Freeman, the renowned American rapper and radio personality famously known as Fatman Scoop, has passed away at the age of 53. The tragic incident occurred during a concert on Friday night, where Fatman Scoop suffered a medical emergency while…
JUST IN: Labbadia Rejects NFF’s Appointment As Super Eagles Coach
Bruno Labbadia has reportedly turned down his appointment as Super Eagles coach. Studiocb55news reports that the Nigeria Football Federation, NFF on Tuesday had announced that the German will take charge of the Super Eagles. The NFF had described Labbadia as…
“We’ve Learned Our Lessons” – INEC Finally Speaks Over 2023 Polls
“We’ve Learned Our Lessons” – INEC Finally Speaks Over 2023 Polls The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has acknowledged mistakes made during the 2023 elections, but assures Nigerians that it has learned from its experiences and is prepared for the…