On June 11, President Joe Biden’s son, Hunter Biden, was found guilty by a federal jury of lying about his drug use to illegally purchase a firearm. The conviction marks a historic moment, making Hunter Biden the first child of a sitting U.S. president to be convicted of a crime, according to Reuters. The jury Read More…
In a decisive move, the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, has initiated a comprehensive investigation into the controversial case of Andrew Ochekwo, whose death has sparked widespread debate and concern. The case, which also involves the mysterious disappearance of two women, Celine Ndudim and Afiba Tandoh, has been marred by allegations of police Read More…
Cristiano Ronaldo has set a new world record with his response to Kylian Mbappe’s transfer to Real Madrid. Ronaldo’s comment on Mbappe’s Instagram announcement has become the most-liked comment in Instagram’s history, garnering over five million likes and counting. Mbappe, 25, recently confirmed his highly anticipated move to Real Madrid after his contract with Paris Read More…
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…
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…
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 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…
In a seismic upheaval that reverberated across the island, Taiwan was jolted by its most powerful earthquake in a quarter-century. The temblor, measuring 7.2 magnitude, claimed nine lives and left more than 900 injured. As the earth convulsed, 50 workers, en route to a hotel nestled within a national park, vanished without a trace. In Read More…
The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has given the green light for an increase in electricity tariffs, impacting Band A customers who currently receive 20 hours of power supply daily. Mr. Musliu Oseni, Vice Chairman of NERC, announced this decision during a press conference held in Abuja on Wednesday. Oseni highlighted that Band A customers Read More…
The Lagos State Environmental Sanitation Corps (LAGESC), commonly known as KAI, has confirmed the apprehension of a woman accused of assaulting one of its officials for enforcing regulations regarding expressway crossings. According to the Agency’s spokesperson, Mr. Lukman Ajayi, the arrest occurred on Tuesday around 12:45 p.m. at Ile-Epo along the Ikeja/Iyana-Ipaja expressway, where the Read More…
