Naira appreciates further against dollar
The Naira on Tuesday further appreciated at the official market, trading at N1,343.32 to the US dollar. Data from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) showed that the currency gained…
Syria sentences Bashar al-Assad’s cousin to death
A Syrian court on Tuesday handed a death sentence to Wassim al-Assad who appeared in the dock, a cousin of longtime ruler Bashar al-Assad who was himself sentenced to death…
Hormuz won’t open until US meets demands, Iran negotiator says
Iran’s top negotiator Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf said on Tuesday that the strategic Strait of Hormuz will not be opened until the United States meets Tehran’s demands, including lifting a naval…
Shakira, Burna Boy’s hit ‘Dai Dai’ tops Billboard global charts
Colombian singer Shakira and Nigerian Afrobeats star Burna Boy’s World Cup anthem, “Dai Dai”, has retained the number one position on the Billboard Global 200, within a month after the…
Ogogo: Femi Adebayo seeks urgent medical help for Taiwo Hassan
Veteran Nollywood actor Femi Adebayo has joined the growing calls for urgent medical assistance for veteran Yoruba actor Taiwo Hassan, popularly known as Ogogo, who is reportedly battling stage-four cancer.…
Angelique Kidjo to become first African musician to get Hollywood star
Five-time Grammy winner Angelique Kidjo is set to be honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on Tuesday, becoming the first African musician and first Black African…
Nigerian newspapers review: How 24 firms control over 70% of Nigeria’s stock market
In today’s Nigerian newspapers review programme, Today in the News, Vanguard leads with how 24 firms control over 70 per cent of Nigeria’s stock market. Another headline features the All…
Osun people shouldn’t feel betrayed by Adeleke’s endorsement of Tinubu — Aide
Special Adviser and Spokesperson to Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, Olawale Rasheed, has said that the people of Osun State should not feel betrayed by Governor Adeleke’s endorsement of President…
Importer, clearing agent arrested over importation of 399 rifles
By Efe Onodjae The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has arrested an importer and a female clearing agent over the alleged illegal importation of 399 Jojef pump-action rifles through the Tin…
IGP Disu talks tough, declares jungle justice as homicide
By Olasunkanmi Akoni The Inspector General of Police, IGP Tunde Disu, has issued a stern public warning against “jungle justice” and mob action, declaring that anyone who assaults or kills…