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#AllEyesOnTheJudiciary shouldn’t offend a sincere person, Atedo Peterside

Peterside said no well-intentioned person should view the slogan as being offensive. The Founder of Stanbic IBTC and Anap Foundation, Atedo Peterside, has faulted those who perceived the “All Eyes on the Judiciary” mantra as offensive to the nation’s judicial system. Making a case for the controversial slogan, Peterside took to his Twitter page on…

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Governor Sanwo-Olu unveils Optimus Bank

#FeaturebyOptimusBank Governor Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu has unveiled Optimus Bank, the latest addition to Nigeria’s financial space in grand style. The governor, in his speech, emphasized the bank’s potential to further drive economic growth and stability in Lagos state. He said, “Optimus Bank will not only play a crucial role in the banking sector and the…

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NERC orders DisCos to stop connecting customers without meters

The commission clearly emphasized that all new electricity connections must be done strictly based on metering before connection. The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has stopped Electricity Distribution Companies (DisCos) from connecting new customers who have not been allocated meters. According to the information which was disclosed in a statement via the X app, the…

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Nigerian musician PaBrymo drops new EP ‘City Boy’

Cape Town-based Nigerian Afrobeats sensation PaBrymo has released his sophomore EP titled ‘City Boy’. ‘City Boy’ EP is a testament to PaBrymo’s artistic evolution and reveals the unique blend of passion, energy, and authenticity that he brings to the Afrobeats music landscape. Released on August 18, 2023, the EP features guest appearances from Hip Hop…

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Neo and Venita reconcile on ‘BBNaija All Stars’

The sibling feud is finally over for now on the show. Neo and Venita reconcile after some days of silence on the Big Brother Naija All Stars show. Neo and Venita had a teary moment on Thursday night after the pool party, as they discussed the reasons behind their week-long malice and issues. The two…

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Meet the masterminds behind Ilebaye’s attack on ‘BBNaija All Stars’

The alcohol from the party seems to be flogging the housemate’s memory. Housemates are up for the day and are now in search of the culprit behind Ilebaye’s things being binned on Big Brother Naija All Stars. While housemates wake up this morning, confused and puzzled as to who exactly could have thrown Ilebaye’s clothes…

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How the women of Kayan Lahwi tribe got their long necks

They are also referred to as ‘the giraffe women’. In the heart of Thailand, a culture thrives among the Kayan Lahwi tribe, also known as the “Long Neck” tribe. These women wear coils of brass around their necks that create the illusion of elongated necks have an unusual story that we’re about to uncover. The…

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Oyo govt debunks ₦‎10,000 palliatives for civil servants, students

Chairman of the 15-man Sustainable Action for Economic Recovery (SAfER) also warns the general public, especially civil servants and students to disregard the call from the online platform. Oyo State Government has advised the residents to ignore an online platform asking them to fill a purported application form to benefit from its ₦10,000 palliative. The…

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Tanzania at risk of facing some economic hardship

Tanzanian shilling hits an all-time low against the dollar, potentially leading to increased costs of imported goods and subsequent inflation.Additionally, Sub-Saharan African countries experience currency depreciation against the dollar, causing inflationary pressures due to higher import costs.Tanzanian lecturer proposes government subsidies on imports and intervention policies to stabilize currency rates. The Tanzanian currency’s poor performance…

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35-year-old man commits suicide in Jigawa

The Police Public Relations Officer stated that upon receipt of the information, the police moved to the scene, removed the corpse and took it to the hospital for medical examination. A 35-year-old man, Samaila Ilu, has committed suicide by hanging himself in Kafin Hausa Local Government Area of the state; the police in Jigawa said….

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