Mega Millions jackpot nears $1 billion ahead of Friday drawing
The Mega Millions jackpot climbed to an estimated $977 million ahead of Friday night’s drawing. No winning ticket matched all six numbers for the $893 million jackpot on Tuesday. The numbers drawn were: 24, 46, 49, 62, 66 and the…
Leo Varadkar steps down as Irish prime minister in shock move
Leo Varadkar, Ireland’s first openly gay taoiseach, or prime minister, said Wednesday that he would step down — a shocking move that he said was for both “personal and political” reasons. Varadkar, who became Ireland’s youngest taoiseach in 2017, said…
Delta pilot gets 10 months in jail for drinking before flight from Scotland to N.Y.
An American Delta Airlines pilot has been sentenced to 10 months in jail in Scotland after reporting for work intoxicated when he was scheduled to fly to New York last year. Lawrence Barbiers Russell Jr, 63, was supposed to captain…
BREAKING: Adaora Umeoji named Zenith Bank GMD/CEO
Zenith Bank Plc this Tuesday afternoon announced the appointment of Dame (Dr.) Adaora Umeoji, OON, as Group Managing Director/Chief Executive with effect from June 1, 2024, subject to approval by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). She takes over from…
I’m not a Nollywood actor – Yomi Fash-Lanso
Seasoned actor, Yomi Fash-Lanso, has stated categorically he isn’t a Nollywood actor. Rather he classifies himself a Nigerian actor. Making this revelation, he implored fans to refrain from labeling him as a ‘Nollywood’ actor, emphasising his desire to be seen…
Africa Games: Tobi Amusan wins women’s 100m hurdles heat
Nigerian sprint icon, Tobi Amusan has won the women’s 100m hurdles Round 1 heat at the 13th Africa Games in Ghana. Amusan won the heat with a time of 13.03s. By virtue of the victory, Amusan secured a spot in…
BREAKING: Popular Nollywood Producer, Andy Best Is Dead
He was said to have died today at a Private clinic in Owerri, Imo state after battling with a prolonged undisclosed ailments. A source close to the family, who wishes to remain anonymous, disclosed the news of the producer’s death…
African Games 2023: Nigeria, South Africa, Algeria in fierce contest for second position
Nigeria, South Africa and Algeria are currently in a tough battle for second position at the ongoing 13th African Games in Accra, Ghana. According to the official medals table released on Tuesday morning (today) by the organisers, Nigeria currently occupy…
CBN To Dismiss 19 Directors Following Recent Termination Of Seven
CBN Set to Dismiss 19 Directors Following Recent Terminations of Seven. In a significant shake-up at the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), 19 directors are slated to be dismissed in the coming days, following the termination of seven directors last…
Talks ongoing with Ghana, others to protect undersea cables — FG
Minister of Communication, Innovation and Digital Economy, Bosun Tijani The federal government said talks are ongoing with Ghana and some other countries to enhance the protection of undersea cables. The Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Bosun Tijani, disclosed this…