Breaking News

Month: July 2023

I have never seen my mum cry – Iyabo Ojo’s daughter, Priscilla

She describes her mother as the strongest person she knows. Priscilla Ojo talks about coming from a line of strong women, revealing that she has never even seen her mother cry. Appearing as guests on the BTS Reality with Jermaine podcast, Gen-Z content creators Priscila, Quick Steph, and Frances spoke on different topics, including dealing…

Read More

Top 5 coldest countries in the world

Ever wondered what country is the coldest when it comes to winter climates? Did you know there are some countries with frigid temperatures that test the limits of human endurance? In case you are wondering, here are the top five coldest countries in the world, where icy winds and snow-covered landscapes are part of everyday…

Read More

Remi Tinubu donates ₦‎250k each to Abuja families affected by flooding

57 affected families received their donations at a ceremony in Abuja. The first lady, Remi Tinubu, has donated ₦‎250,000 to each household affected by the June 23, 2023 flooding incident at the TradeMore Estate in Lugbe, Abuja. The donation was processed through the former senator’s Renewed Hope Initiative (RHI), a pet project she’s promised to…

Read More

Despite significant economic limitations, Senegal is expected to grow economically

Senegal’s growth rate is expected to exceed 5.3% in 2023, up from 4.7% in 2022. This projection is according to the International Monetary Fund.The positive projection is despite the fact that external shocks have hampered Senegal’s robust post-pandemic recovery. Senegal’s growth is anticipated to accelerate in 2023 to above 5.3% from 4.7% in 2022, partly because…

Read More

Council boss hands vigilantes to police over colleague’s death

The Chairman of the Eti-Osa East Local Council Development Area of Lagos State dismissed reports that he facilitated the release of the vigilante members that allegedly killed their colleague. John Ogundare, the Chairman of the Eti-Osa East Local Council Development Area of Lagos State, has handed the leader of the Digbolukolu Local Security Outfit, Olaide…

Read More

5 surprisingly dangerous dog breeds that will haunt your dreams

Not many people are aware, but dogs actually descended from wolves. We have all been in situations where we visit someone’s house, and the dog owner goes, “Don’t worry, the dog won’t bite you. Don’t be scared.” Well, excuse me, but are you the dog? Do you know its intentions? No, I’m not willing to…

Read More

CBN allows Nigerians to receive foreign payments in naira

Great news for Nigerians living abroad and their families back home! The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has made an exciting announcement about our national currency, the naira. Now, when people send money from other countries (what we call remittances), they can choose to receive it in naira. This decision was shared in a circular…

Read More

Girl electrocutes to death while running from a dog in Lagos

The teenager was on her way to the toilet on their premises when the dog started barking at her. In the process of escaping the dog’s attack, she reportedly touched the outdoor unit of an air conditioner, which got her electrocuted. Taiye Ojo, a 13-year-old girl, on Saturday, July 8, 2023, got electrocuted to death…

Read More

Tinubu seeks Senate’s approval of $800m loan from World Bank

This loan would serve to finance the National Safety Net Programme of the Federal Government. Bola Tinubu, called upon the Senate on Thursday, July 12, 2023 to revise the 2022 Supplementary Appropriation Act and endorse a proposal for procuring an $800 million loan from the World Bank. This loan would serve to finance the National…

Read More

NANS demands reduction in school fees due to subsidy removal

NAN coordinator stated that students are yet to resume school due to hike in school fees. The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has called for reduction in school fees across tertiary institutions in the country to cushion the effects of fuel subsidy removal on students. Its Coordinator, North Central Zone, Shedrack Anzaku, said this…

Read More