Business Companies Top Story

Mixed fortunes visit Nigerian Companies: Transcorp Power reports surge, Cadbury Nigeria posts loss, Geregu Power pays dividend

Three major Nigerian companies, Transcorp Power Plc, Cadbury Nigeria Plc, and Geregu Power Plc, have released their end-of-year reports, revealing a mix of financial outcomes for the year ended Dec. 31, 2023. Transcorp Power Plc reported a significant surge in profit before tax (PBT), with Mr Stanley Chikwendu, Group Company Secretary, confirming a profit of Read More…

Business Stocks

Stock market transactions decline after Easter break, market capitalisation drops

The Nigerian Exchange Ltd. (NGX) witnessed a decline in the value of transactions on Tuesday, following the Easter break, with market activities showing a decrease in trade turnover compared to the previous session. According to analysis, a total of 545.49 million shares valued at N14.61 billion were exchanged in 12,747 deals, marking a 13.81% decrease Read More…

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Business Power Top Story

Nigeria to cut electricity subsidies for high-end consumers, sparking fresh inflation concerns

Nigeria plans to axe electricity subsidies for a select group of consumers in a bid to rein in ballooning public finances, the presidency announced on Tuesday. This move follows a series of reforms undertaken by President Bola Tinubu aimed at stimulating economic growth. “With the huge subsidy burden and high cost of gas … the Read More…

Metro Motor Accident Traffic

Fatal collision in Lagos claims pedestrian’s life, triggers rescue operation

Tragedy struck in Lagos on Tuesday when a collision involving three commercial vehicles resulted in the death of a male pedestrian. The accident, which occurred at Ketu by Demurin Junction inward Kosofe, Lagos, at approximately 6:45 a.m., involved a Toyota Hiace Bus and two Volkswagen commercial buses. Confirming the incident, Mr. Adebayo Taofiq, Director of Read More…

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Israel Palestine Top Story

Tragedy strikes: Aid workers’ lives lost in Gaza airstrike

In a heart-wrenching incident, an Israeli airstrike claimed the lives of seven aid workers associated with the World Central Kitchen (WCK) in Gaza. The tragedy unfolded during a humanitarian mission, leaving the international community in shock and prompting urgent calls for answers and justice. The airstrike, which occurred on a WCK convoy, resulted in the Read More…

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Senegal Top Story World

Senegal’s Bassirou Diomaye Faye sworn in as President, vows reform and stability

In a historic moment for Senegal, opposition candidate Bassirou Diomaye Faye, once imprisoned for his political beliefs, was inaugurated as the nation’s youngest president at the age of 44. Faye’s ascension to power symbolises a new chapter for the West African nation, marked by promises of stability and economic advancement. Following a landslide victory in Read More…

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Legal Metro

Lagos State Judiciary introduces N30k fee for virtual court proceedings

In a significant move, the Lagos State Judiciary has announced that effective from April 1, 2024, all remote court or virtual proceedings will now attract a fee of N30,000 per session. This directive was issued by the Honorable Chief Judge of Lagos State, Justice Kazeem Olanrewaju Alogba, and communicated through a circular from the Office Read More…

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Boxing Sports Top Story

Mike Tyson defies age to keep fans hooked in bout against Jake Paul

At 58 years old, boxing legend Mike Tyson continues to captivate audiences worldwide, with fans eagerly anticipating his upcoming showdown against Jake Paul on July 20 in Texas. Despite his age, Tyson remains a crowd puller, drawing immense interest from spectators eager to witness the former heavyweight champion in action. The highly anticipated bout between Read More…

Mixed Martial Arts Sports

Nigeria’s “Golden Bone” triumphs in MMA showdown on home soil

In a thrilling showcase of skill and determination, Nigeria’s Cpl Juliet Ukah, hailed as the country’s female fighting sensation, showcased her prowess in Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) by securing a decisive victory over Eunice Akello of Uganda. This triumph marked Ukah’s continued dominance in the MMA arena, extending her unbeaten streak on Nigerian soil. Ukah, Read More…

Crime Metro Stealing

Four suspected cable vandals arrested in Lagos

In a significant development, the Lagos State Police Command has apprehended four individuals suspected of vandalising and stealing armoured cables that belong to the Lagos State Government. Here are the details: According to Police spokesperson SP Benjamin Hundeyin, the suspects—Oseni Yusuf, Richard Solomon, Emmanuel Ezeobi, and Isaac Shedrach—were taken into custody by a Police patrol Read More…