Don Jazzy announces Tega Oghenejobo as the new President of Mavin Records
Tega Oghenejobo has been named as the new President of Mavin Records. He has been with the global record label company since its inception in 2012. On Tuesday, October 29, 2024, the founder of Mavin (Records) Global, Michael Collins…
Address Citizens With Respect And Humility – Mr Macaroni Cautions Wike
Nigerian actor, comedian, and activist Adebowale Debo Adedayo, popularly known as Mr. Macaroni, has cautioned the FCT Minister, Nelson Wike, against questioning Nigerians’ intelligence by asking if they are “stupid.” He stated, “Address citizens with respect and humility. You are…
TikTok founder, Zhang Yiming, becomes China’s richest man
The surging global popularity of TikTok has seen the co-founder of its parent company, ByteDance, become China’s richest person, the BBC reports. According to a rich list produced by the Hurun Research Institute, Zhang Yiming is now worth $49.3bn (£38bn)…
Ghana eyes Dangote refinery for petroleum imports
Ghana may shift to purchasing petroleum products from Nigeria’s Dangote Oil Refinery once it reaches full operational capacity, potentially cutting its $400 million monthly fuel imports from Europe. This move could signal a significant cost reduction for Ghana and reinforce…
Kenya’s central bank says UBA breached capital rules
The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) said UBA Kenya breached capital requirements after the lender failed to meet the 8% minimum core capital-to-deposit ratio following continued losses, the bank said. Three people with direct knowledge of the matter claimed the…
House of Reps Condemns Lawmaker’s Assault on Bolt Driver, Urges Public to Allow Due Process
The house of representatives says Nigerians should allow the police to conclude the investigation into the allegation of assault against Alex Ikwechegh, a lawmaker representing Aba north/south federal constituency of Abia state. Ikwechegh, a member of the All Progressives Grand…
Gov Otti appoints new vice chancellor for Abia State University
Governor Alex Otti of Abia State has approved the release and publication of the White Paper report of the full visitation panel of the Abia State University, Uturu. In the same vein, the governor has approved the appointment of a…
BREAKING: President Tinubu’s Daughter Gets Appointment
President Bola Tinubu’s daughter and Iyaloja-General, Folasade Tinubu-Ojo, has been appointed Ambassador for the National Commission for Almajiri and Out-of-School Children’s Education. The appointment was announced by the Commission’s Executive Secretary, Muhammad Sani Idris, during a visit to Tinubu-Ojo’s residence…
No Place For Betta Edu In Tinubu’s Cabinet – Presidency
The presidency has ruled out the possibility of former Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Disaster Management, Betta Edu, returning to President Bola Tinubu’s cabinet. It was gathered that Edu was suspended on January 8 following widespread anger over an alleged…
BREAKING: Femi Gbajabiamila, Dapo Oyewole Get New Appointments
Hon. Femi Gbajabiamila, Chief of Staff to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has been appointed to the Advisory Committee of the Conference of Speakers and Presidents of African Legislatures (CoSPAL). Femi Gbajabiamila and Dapo Oyewole have bagged new appointments. It was…