Eniola Ajao, the talented actress and producer, has struck gold with her debut cinema venture, “Ajakaju (Beast of Two Worlds)”. The epic film, released nationwide on Friday, March 29, has taken the Nigerian box office by storm, amassing an impressive N101.2 million within a mere five days. FilmOne Entertainment, the film distribution powerhouse, proudly announced Read More…
Day: 4 April 2024
Binance executive arraigned in court for tax evasion and money laundering
In a high-stakes courtroom drama, one of the top executives from Binance, the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange, stood before an Abuja court to confront serious allegations. Tigran Gambaryan, Binance’s head of financial crime compliance, faced charges of tax evasion and money laundering alongside his colleague, Nadeem Anjarwalla, the regional manager for Africa. The Economic and Read More…
Bobrisky faces EFCC investigation for allegedly spraying Naira notes
Operatives from the Lagos Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have launched an investigation into the activities of Idris Okuneye, popularly known as Bobrisky. The controversial social media personality is accused of spraying Naira notes at a high-profile event. The EFCC’s interest in Bobrisky was sparked by a video report showing Read More…
Corporate financial reports and strategic plans unveiled by Transcorp, Unilever, and Nigerian Breweries
Transnational Corporation Plc (Transcorp) has reported a significant increase in its gross profit for the year ended Dec. 31, 2023, indicating positive growth in its financial performance. According to Mr. Tony Elumelu, Chairman Board of Directors, Transcorp, the company’s gross profit surged by 66.0 per cent to N109.1 billion, compared to N65.77 billion in the Read More…
Tier-one bank sell-offs contribute to NGX market indices decline
Sell-offs in the shares of tier-one banks on Thursday played a significant role in a 0.32 per cent decline in the Nigerian Exchange Ltd. (NGX) market indices, reflecting a cautious sentiment among investors. Highlighting the market movement, a market analyst stated, “Losses in the share prices of FBN Holdings, Access Corporation, Guaranty Trust Holding Company Read More…
NPFL Match Day 28 recap: Akwa United stumbles, Enyimba and Shooting Stars secure wins
On a bustling Wednesday in the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL), host team Akwa United faced a stunning setback as they fell 0-1 to visitors Doma United FC of Gombe at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium, Uyo. Despite controlling much of the game, Akwa United’s overconfidence proved costly as Emmanuel Jesam’s lone goal in the Read More…
Arsenal seizes Premier League summit, Man City victorious against Aston Villa
Arsenal surged to the top of the Premier League standings after securing a confident 2-0 win against relegation-threatened Luton Town on Wednesday, despite fielding a revamped lineup. Captain Martin Odegaard broke the deadlock in the 24th minute, capitalising on Emile Smith Rowe’s industrious play. A stroke of halftime saw an own goal by Daiki Hashioka, Read More…