Two Nigerians, Texan jailed in $4.9m U.S. tax refund fraud scheme
Two Nigerian nationals and a Texan have been sentenced to federal prison for their involvement in a multi-million dollar tax refund fraud scheme that exploited stolen identities and laundered proceeds through both U.S. and foreign financial institutions. Acting U.S. Attorney…
FG to build lagoon tunnel from Ahmadu Bello Way to link Coastal and Sokoto-Badagry Highways
The Federal Government plans to build an underwater tunnel from Ahmadu Bello Way in Victoria Island to Snake Island, connecting the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway to the Sokoto-Badagry Superhighway through the Badagry axis in Lagos. Minister of Works, David Umahi, shared…
FG to commence construction of Cross River section of Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway next week
The Federal Government has announced plans to flag off the construction of the Cross River section of the Lagos-Calabar coastal highway by next week. It stated that the construction of the Cross River section, known as Section B3, will commence…
Man United legendary manager Sir Alex Ferguson wins over ₦157m after betting on horses
Sir Alex Ferguson celebrated a remarkable 1-3 finish on Grand National Day at Aintree, winning over £80,000 on a bet. Hitman had secured three wins and an impressive ten second-place finishes in 23 races this season. However, he was unable…
Meet Kanyeyachukwu Tagbo-Okeke, the 15-Year-Old Prodigy Making Waves in the Art World!”
“You are brave, audacious, and tenacious. Congratulations on your recognition. Your story has made history, and Nigeria is proud of you.” These were the words shared by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in honour of 15-year-old Kanyeyachukwu Tagbo–Okeke, the autistic Nigerian…
Nigerian lady speaks of agony as wedding cancelled 24 hours to event over church choice
A Nigerian bride-to-be, Patience Addra, has broken her silence following the cancellation of her wedding just a day before it was meant to be held amid a wave of online reactions ranging from sympathy to backlash. A digital copy of…
Nigeria Takes A Swing At Hosting 2030 Commonwealth Games
Nigeria has officially expressed its interest to bid for the 2030 Commonwealth Games, with Abuja poised to be the host city. The announcement followed the Nigeria Olympic Committee’s (NOC) confirmation that they have successfully met the March 28…
Saga is My Gossip Partner, Not My Boyfriend – Liquorose
Reality TV star Liquorose has finally addressed ongoing speculations about a possible romantic relationship with fellow ex-housemate, Saga. Speaking candidly at an event, Liquorose made it clear that while she shares a deep bond with Saga, romance has never been…
Sierra Leone’s Synthetic Drug Crisis: Women’s Needs Overlooked
FREETOWN, Sierra Leone — At a vast landfill in Sierra Leone ‘s capital of Freetown, smoke billows over decades of decomposing waste. Zainab sits there, squinting through the soot. It is her usual spot for buying kush, a cheap synthetic…
Spotify Royalty Payout To Nigerian, South African Artists Boom In 2024
Spotify’s royalty payments to artists from Nigeria and South Africa – its two biggest African markets – increased to around $59 million last year. The audio streaming giant paid out some $10 billion in royalties worldwide in 2024 as performers…