Nigeria’s wildlife is under severe threat from illegal hunting, poaching, and habitat loss, as recent incidents of killing endangered elephants and booted eagles have shown. The government has launched an investigation into these cases, but more action is needed to protect the country’s rich biodiversity and ensure its stability and prosperity. The killing of two Read More…
Year: 2023
Boss Mustapha denies allegations of illegal fund withdrawal, calls for investigation
Former Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Mr. Boss Mustapha, vehemently refuted allegations suggesting his involvement in an illicit withdrawal of 6.3 million dollars from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), dismissing the claims as baseless and unsubstantiated. Addressing the accusations in a statement released in Abuja, Mustapha denounced the assertions as malicious Read More…
Nigeria eases crypto ban but imposes new regulations on virtual assets
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has reversed its earlier decision to ban banks and financial institutions from transacting in cryptocurrencies, acknowledging the global trend towards regulating digital assets. The bank issued a new circular on December 22, outlining the rules and requirements for firms dealing in crypto assets. The CBN imposed a ban on Read More…
Gaza mourns as Israel’s deadly airstrikes continue on Christmas Eve
As the world celebrated Christmas Eve, Gaza witnessed one of its bloodiest nights in the ongoing 11-week conflict with Israel. Palestinian health officials reported that at least 78 people, many of them women and children, lost their lives in Israeli airstrikes that targeted several areas in the besieged territory. The attacks, which started late on Read More…
Niger suspends ties with Francophone group, continues split from former colonial power
Niger’s military leadership announced the suspension of all cooperation with the international Francophone Nations’ Organisation (OIF), furthering its gradual disconnection from former colonial ruler France. The junta highlighted concerns about the OIF’s alignment with French interests, asserting that the 88-member body had consistently served as a tool for advancing France’s agenda. The spokesperson for Niger’s Read More…
Billionaire Jim Ratcliffe secures 25% stake in Manchester United, pledges revival with $300m investment
British billionaire Jim Ratcliffe finalised a momentous deal on Sunday, acquiring a long-awaited 25% stake in Manchester United and committing to inject $300 million into the Premier League club to reignite its fortunes. The agreement, marking Ratcliffe’s INEOS group taking charge of the club’s soccer operations, concludes a period of uncertainty following the Glazer family’s Read More…
Premier League Roundup: Injury woes for Liverpool, shock defeats mark teams’ fates
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp is facing mounting concerns over his squad’s injury crisis, especially with left-back options dwindling after Kostas Tsimikas joined the sidelined list due to a broken collarbone. With Andy Robertson also out with a shoulder injury, Klopp revealed plans to deploy right-footed Joe Gomez as a makeshift left-back until Robertson’s return. Klopp Read More…
Imperative of Loot Recovery
If there is no chicken for the celebration of Christmas this year, it won’t be because people have suddenly lost their appetite for chicken. It will be an indication of the state of the economy and the privation many Nigerians are going through. As you and I know, the fact that many people now trek Read More…
Lagos Court arraigns twins for assaulting EKEDC staff
Hassan and Hussien Nurudeen were brought before the Badagry Chief Magistrates’ Court in Lagos on a three-count charge of assault, malicious damage, and attack against two Eko Electricity Distribution Company (EKEDC) employees. The twin defendants, whose addresses remain unknown, entered a plea of not guilty to the charges levelled against them. According to ASP Clement Read More…
Sanwo-Olu launches N750 million market trader support programme
Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu unveiled the N750 million Lagos Market Transfer Money programme, benefiting 15,000 market traders across 20 Local Governments and 37 Local Council Development Areas. The inauguration occurred at the Fresh Food Agro-Hub in Idi-Oro Market, Mushin Local Government Area. Sanwo-Olu highlighted the initiative’s aim to tackle post-harvest losses, inflation, traffic congestion, and carbon Read More…