GOVERNOR Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State has been appointed to chair the 305-member All Progressives Congress (APC) National Gubernatorial Campaign Council for Ondo State before the November 16, 2024, governorship election. Governor Nasir Idris of Kebbi and Governor Bassey Otu of Cross River will assist him as deputy chairmen. The …
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…Global debt to exceed $100tr A gradual drop in Nigeria’s debt-to-Gross Domestic Product (GDP) ratio has been projected by the International Monetary Fund (IMF). The lender projected a drop from 50.7 percent to 49.6 percent next year. Debt-to-GDP ratio is a metric that compares a country’s public debt to its …
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TO address population growth, Canada has decided to retreat from its once-open approach to immigration by lowering the number of permanent residents coming to the country. The government led by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau disclosed that the country is now planning to reduce the influx of newcomers as the public’s …
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POPULAR American rapper Lil Durk, born Durk Banks, was reportedly arrested on Thursday night in Florida, facing charges of murder-for-hire. Currently held without bail, Banks is in custody at Broward County Jail, with plans for transfer to U.S. Marshals, as reported by XXL Magazine. This arrest follows the earlier detention …
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Infinix, a trendy tech brand crafted for young consumers, has officially announced the signing of African music star, Ayra Starr, as the new face of its HOT Series. The partnership, announced on Thursday, shows Infinix’s commitment to connecting with young, innovative minds. It also reinforces the brand’s position as a …
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AFROBEATS star Oyinkansola Sarah Aderibigbe, popularly known as Ayra Starr, has hinted at why she is still single. The 22-year-old said she has very high standards for dating, which will be hard for any man to meet. She said she was grateful that she didn’t start dating before hitting stardom. …
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American rapper, Belcalis Marlenis Almánzar, known as Cardi B, has landed in the hospital following a medical emergency. The rapper, who welcomed her third child with her ex-husband Offset last month said she has been in the hospital for some days. She disclosed this in a statement shared via her …
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A viral video allegedly showing the moment the bodies of some staff of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited being recovered from the ocean has emerged. Recall that a helicopter carrying personnel of the NNPC met a tragic fate on Thursday, crashing into the waters near Bonny Finima in …
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SUPER Eagles of Nigeria striker, Victor Boniface has expressed his disappointment following his omission from the 2024 CAF Player of the Year shortlist, despite having an exceptional season in European football. The forward, who plays for Bayer Leverkusen, was expected by many to be among the nominees after his standout performances last …
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VICTIMS of Port-Harcourt Helicopter crash have finally been identified. Recall that a helicopter flying from Port Harcourt to an oil rig crashed into the Atlantic Ocean on Thursday. The Sikorsky SK76, with eight passengers aboard, was en route to the NUIMANTAN oil rig when it went down near Bonny Finima …
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