“Nigeria Offers 5-Year Dollar Bond at 9.75% Interest”. The Federal Government of Nigeria has launched a domestic dollar bond, aiming to raise an initial $500 million at a 9.75% yield per annum. This bond, which opened on Monday and is…
“Tinubu Faces Criticism Over $100M Aircraft Purchase Ahead of France Trip” President Bola Tinubu’s recent trip to Paris, France, in a newly acquired Airbus A330 has sparked significant controversy among Nigerians. The aircraft, purchased for $100 million in July, left…
Portable and Crew Attacked in Iju Ishaga Nigerian musician Portable and some members of his entourage were reportedly attacked in Iju Ishaga, Lagos State, following a performance at a local event. After the incident, Portable shared a video online, describing…
Murder Suspect Found After 20 Years, Working as Police Officer. Antonio Riano, a 72-year-old man from Ohio, has been apprehended two decades after being charged in connection with a 2004 fatal shooting. The arrest follows years of evasion, during which…
SA Husband, Hitmen Sentenced to Life for Murdering Wife and Partner This case is a harrowing example of premeditated and orchestrated violence that led to the tragic loss of two lives, ultimately resulting in the imposition of life sentences for…
Farm-Focused Startup Tackles CO2 Emissions in Supply Chains. Root is a startup that focuses on tackling the complex issue of Scope 3 emissions, particularly in agricultural supply chains, which contribute significantly to global greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. While many carbon…
Waza Emerges with $8M Funding to Transform African Trade. Waza, a Y Combinator-backed fintech, has secured $8 million in seed funding to enhance global trade for African businesses. The startup, which launched in January 2023, aims to streamline payments and…
Amazon Eyes Independent App for Amazon Pay in India. Amazon is exploring the possibility of launching Amazon Pay as a standalone app in India, according to three sources familiar with the situation. This move aims to enhance the visibility and…
From Russia to Malta: Matrix Energy’s Controversial Petrol Imports. Documents and interviews reveal that Matrix Energy, a major Nigerian oil company, has been importing substandard petroleum products from Russia through Malta. These low-quality fuels are blended in Malta and shipped…
Tinubu approves NNPC dividends for petrol subsidy, halts 2024 interim payments. President Bola Tinubu has authorized the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited to use its 2023 final dividends to cover petrol subsidy costs. This decision is part of a…
“Reports of Underage Voting Emerge in Bauchi LG Election” Allegations of underage voters participating in Bauchi State’s local government election on August 17, 2024, have surfaced, with images showing children holding ballot papers and waiting in line to vote. Video…
“Shaibu: We Used Our Resources to Make Obaseki Governor” Comrade Philip Shaibu, the reinstated Deputy Governor of Edo State, has openly stated that Governor Godwin Obaseki lacked both the financial resources and political experience to win the 2016 gubernatorial election.…
“PDP Sets Aug. 21 for Committee Inaugurations”. The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is set to inaugurate two crucial committees on August 21, focusing on reconciliation and discipline within the party. This move is part of the party’s ongoing efforts to…
“South Africa’s Du Plessis Defeats Adesanya with Submission at UFC 305 At UFC 305, South African fighter Dricus du Plessis secured a major victory by submitting Nigerian-born Israel Adesanya in a highly anticipated bout. The match was intense from the…
“NDLEA Nabs Businessman Who Excreted 88 Cocaine Wraps at MMIA” A Vietnam-bound businessman, Paul Okwuy Mbadugha, was arrested at Abuja’s Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport after excreting 88 wraps of cocaine weighing 1.710 kilograms. He claimed the drugs were given to…