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President Bola Tinubu has approved the take-off of the first phase of the Consumer Credit Scheme (CCS) starting with members of the civil service. This is contained in a statement by Chief Ajuri Ngelale, Special Adviser to the President on ...

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC on Wednesday, released 14 properties initially forfeited to the Federal Government to Enugu State Government, following the request by the Governor Peter Mbah administration. EFCC hands over 14 forfeited properties to Enugu State ...

The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) says the recent price hike in MultiChoice cable subscriptions will be reviewed by authorized stakeholders to guarantee subscribers in Nigeria get value for their money. The Acting CEO of FCCPC, Adamu Abdullahi, ...

  The Managing Director of Moniepoint MFB, Babatunde Olofin, has emphasised the significance of microfinance banks in propelling financial inclusion in Nigeria. Olofin made this declaration during the official opening of Moniepoint MFB’s new office on Admiralty Road in the ...

  Stanbic IBTC Holdings Plc has revealed plans to raise about N550bn through a debt issuance programme and a right issue. This was disclosed in a notice of its annual general meeting filed with the Nigerian Exchange Limited on Wednesday. ...

Bekah Smith, a young mom, says Tiktok saved her life after she found herself in a nightmare relationship with her abusive boyfriend, Karl Draper. For three years, she endured his physical and emotional abuse, feeling trapped and isolated. But everything ...

Children in England are drinking alcohol more than kids in any other country, a serious report finds. Not only that, but they’re also vaping and smoking a lot. The World Health Organization looked at data from 44 countries, talking to ...

A 21-year-old woman’s life was put in danger after she drank coffee from a vending machine at Majorca airport filled with insects. Working for an airline, she bought the drink to quench her thirst, but soon realized something was wrong ...

Karen Vamplew, a 43-year-old woman is facing accusations of mu!dering her disabled mother-in-law, Elizabeth Vamplew, who died in a fire at her home. The prosecution claims Karen started the fire to inherit money. During the trial at Leicester Crown Court, ...

There was a fire outbreak at the Lagos airport today Fire at Lagos Airport The E54 Bridge of Murtala Muhammed International Airport Terminal One suffered a fire outbreak in the early hours of this morning. Smoke was detected billowing from ...

FIRSTBANK EMERGES AS THE BEST PRIVATE BANK IN NIGERIA AND BEST PRIVATE BANK FOR SUSTAINABLE INVESTMENT IN AFRICA AT GLOBAL FINANCE AWARDS   Lagos, 25 April 2024 – First Bank of Nigeria Limited, West Africa’s premier financial institution and leading ...

Meghan Markle is worried about Prince Harry’s plans to mend his relationship with Prince William and Kate Middleton. She fears Harry might be naive and end up getting hurt again, as she sees it. Despite Harry’s intention to reconcile with ...

Trending lawyer, Anyim Veronica, receives one-year health insurance from a US-based Nigerian doctor after her embarrassing experience with Dr. Paul Enenche. Since the time she confirmed the authenticity of her law degree from NOUN University of Nigeria, blessings have flocked ...

A brave teacher at Ysgol Dyffryn Aman in Carmarthenshire, reportedly named Darrel Campbell, intervened during a morning break when a teenage student started attacking teachers with a kn!fe. Witnesses say Mr Campbell managed to disarm the girl and restrain her ...

Prince Harry plans to visit the UK for the Invictus Games’ 10th anniversary and hopes to reconnect with his father, King Charles, who’s recovering from cancer. While there’s optimism for a warmer relationship, returning to royal duties isn’t expected. The ...

The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has proposed jail terms on drivers responsible for road accidents across the country. Corps Marshal, Dauda Biu presented this proposal at a press conference in Abuja on Wednesday in response to recent avoidable crashes ...

Passengers on AirAsia flight QZ533 from Perth to Jakarta experienced panic when the plane lost power before takeoff. The incident happened on Anzac Day, leaving travellers crying and struggling to breathe.   Some passengers claimed that 17 people were offloaded ...

Paolo Liuzzo, Princess Beatrice’s former boyfriend, was found dead in a Miami hotel room due to a suspected overdose. The incident occurred on February 7th at the citizen Miami Worldcenter hotel. Liuzzo and Beatrice dated in 2005 when she was ...

Pope Francis has spoken out against climate change deniers, calling them ‘fools’ in his first-ever interview on American television. He shared his views during a talk with CBS News’ Norah O’Donnell at the Vatican, discussing various topics like violence in ...

The Federal Government, through the Ministry of Solid Minerals Development, has revoked 924 dormant mineral licenses. The Minister of Solid Development Minerals, Dele Alake, disclosed this information at a press conference on Wednesday in Abuja. The revoked licences include 528 ...

  Xavi Hernandez has decided to change his decision and remain as the head coach of Barcelona, reports Fabrizio Romano. Following yesterday’s meeting and the insistence of club president Joan Laporta that he stay, Xavi has accepted Barcelona’s conditions and will continue ...

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board has revealed that two suspects, a father and his son, were arrested for their alleged involvement in impersonation during the 2024 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination. This was just as the Board added that no ...

The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority has suspended the Air Operators Certificate of Dana Air. This came barely 24 hours after Dana Air plane coming from Abuja landed at the Lagos airport runway and veered off into a nearby field. Dana Air ...

A teenager, Abiodun Adewuyi, arraigned before a Chief Magistrates’ Court, sitting in Ede, Osun State, for stealing water taps, has been sentenced to three years imprisonment The Osun State Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps had dragged Adewuyi, ...

The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Dr Umar Ganduje, has said that the party would provide solutions to the challenges bedeviling the country. Ganduje stated this during the APC grand finale campaign and presentation of party flags to ...