A young lady, Barakat Adesanya, celebrated her graduation from Obafemi Awolowo University. She graduated from the university with a first-class in Accounting despite not having a grade point average (GPA) of 5.0 in any semester. In a Facebook post, the graduate shared photos from her convocation ceremony, revealing that she graduated with a cumulative grade … Read more
The Nigerian naira appreciated against the US dollar across various forex platforms, driven by improved foreign currency liquidity in the Nigerian autonomous foreign exchange market. In the official market, the naira strengthened by 0.84%, closing at N1,532 per US dollar, according to spot data from the FMDQ platform. Enhanced liquidity in the Nigerian autonomous forex … Read more
At least six people were feared dead, and more than two dozen others were injured when a fire broke out at a private hospital in southern India. It was gathered that building fires are common in India due to a lack of firefighting equipment and a routine disregard for safety regulations. The fire reportedly broke … Read more
In a significant development, the Nigerian military has announced the retirement of over 600 soldiers as part of a broader restructuring and personnel review. The mass retirement, which affects soldiers across various ranks, marks a notable shift in the military’s strategy and could signal a response to internal reorganizations within the armed forces. According to … Read more
Governors Divided Over Tinubu’s Tax Reform Bills, Meeting Ends In Deadlock Strong divisions have emerged among the 36 state governors under the Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) over the controversial tax reform bills pending before the National Assembly. President Bola Tinubu submitted the bills, which have sparked widespread criticism and opposition, particularly from northern governors. The … Read more
A young man celebrated his graduation as he bagged a Higher National Diploma (HND) He emerged as the first graduate in his family. In a post by @tfame__mania on TikTok, the young man shared pictures from his sign-out day. Mechanic’s son graduates from polytechnic In the TikTok post, the man showcased his sign-out white shirt … Read more
Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu, has expressed optimism about the imminent release of Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB). Kalu made this known during a meeting with the South East Legislators Forum in Abuja on Thursday. The forum, led by Kingsley Ikoro, Majority Leader of the Ebonyi … Read more
UK postal operator Royal Mail has been fined £10.5 million ($13.3 million) for delays in delivering mail for the 2023/2024 financial year, Britain’s communications regulator Ofcom said Friday. The fine is nearly double the penalty given to it by the watchdog last year, as the UK’s struggling postal service has failed to sufficiently improve its … Read more
A Nigerian mother’s joy knew no bounds when her daughter made a surprise return from the United States, ending a three-year separation. The emotional reunion, captured on video, warmed the hearts of many netizens who watched it. Lady reunites with mum after 3 years Omofolawe1 shared the touching moment on TikTok, showing her mother’s ecstatic … Read more
Renowned activist, Omoyele Sowore, has raised concerns about a purported conspiracy among influential elites aimed at leaving the beleaguered human rights lawyer, Dele Farotimi, incarcerated due to his defamation case involving Afe Babalola, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria. Naija News reports that the African Action Congress (AAC) presidential candidate for the 2023 general election made … Read more