Veteran Nollywood actor Tom Njemanze is dead
Veteran Nollywood actor Tom Njemanze has passed away after a protracted battle with prostate cancer. His death was confirmed by movie producer Stanley Ajemba Chibueze, popularly known as Stanley Ontop, on Saturday, July 19. Stanley Ontop said he received…
Onion prices set to crash as Niger republic boosts supply
Nigerian households, especially food vendors and caterers may soon heave a sigh of relief as the price of onion, a basic cooking ingredient may soon come down. Onions are fundamental ingredients in many cuisines worldwide. They are known for their…
Sterling Bank Opens Account for Lagos Resident Without His Knowledge or Permission
Olalekan Adejumo (not real name), a Lagos State resident, has narrated how Sterling Bank opened a strange bank account in his name, despite not soliciting or requesting for any. In an interview with FIJ on July 10, Adejumo said the…
Ghanaian Referees Protest Over Unpaid Allowances, Demand Pay Raise For New Season
Referees in Ghana are on a collision course with the Ghana Football Association (GFA) over unpaid allowances and bonuses from the previous football season, BSNSports.com.ng reports. Reports from Ghana reveal that the match officials are owed allowances and bonuses…
Nigerian sprinters dominate 100m finals, sweep medals in U18, U20 events
It was a golden evening for Nigerian athletics as the country swept the podium in the U18 women’s 100m final and secured top medals in the U20 women’s category at the ongoing youth athletics championship. In the U18 women’s 100m…
BREAKING: Tinubu appoints IBB’s son as chairman of Bank of Agriculture
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed Muhammad Babangida, the son of the former military President, Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida as Chairman of the revamped Bank of Agriculture. President Tinubu approved the appointment today, July 18, 2025 along with seven others. Some…
Zimbabwe partners with Chinese firms for construction of landmark $270m lithium plant
Zimbabwe partners with Chinese firms for construction of landmark $270m lithium plant Zimbabwe’s state-owned Kuvimba Mining House is set to begin construction of a $270 million lithium concentrator at its Sandawana mine in the third quarter of 2025. …
We will construct “The Greater Kumasi Bypass” to restore Kumasi’s urban integrity – Mahama assures
President John Dramani Mahama assured that the government is set to construct ‘The Greater Kumasi Bypass’ in the Ashanti region. He said the construction of ‘The Greater Kumasi Bypass’ will help decongest the city and promote safer travel and restore…
Nigeria’s inflation rate drops to 22.22%
Nigeria’s inflation rate drops to 22.22% Nigeria’s inflation rate drops to 22.22% facebook sharing buttontwitter sharing buttonemail sharing buttonsharethis sharing buttonwhatsapp sharing button The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) says Nigeria’s headline inflation rate has dropped to 22.22 percent in…
South African govt on high alert over alleged coup plot
The South African authorities have heightened their alert level after receiving intelligence indicating a possible attempt to overthrow the government by force. While presenting her department’s budget to Parliament on Tuesday, Minister in the Presidency, Khumbudzo Ntshavheni, revealed this…