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Nkechi Blessing apologises to TAMPAN

Suspended Nollywood actress Nkechi Blessing has publicly apologized to the Theater Arts and Motion Pictures Practitioners of Nigeria (TAMPAN) for previous criticisms, expressing regret and gratitude for the organization’s role in her career. Speaking at the 2024 Celebrities Entertainment Awards in Canada, Blessing’s apology comes three years after her suspension following an online dispute with actor Lege Maimi over the Baba Ijesha abuse case. TAMPAN President Latin acknowledged her apology, with actor Odunlade Adekola commending her gesture.

10/28/2024 1

World

Israel’s three-week siege kills at least 1,000

Israel's military operations in northern Gaza, now in their 24th day, have led to over 1,000 fatalities, primarily among women and children, according to health officials. Israeli airstrikes targeted the Raml neighborhood in Tyre, Lebanon, resulting in five deaths and ten injuries, as reported by foreign news agencies, and on Sunday, Israeli forces killed at least 53 people in Gaza and 21 in Lebanon. In response to the rising casualties, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres expressed alarm over the escalating violence […]

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News

IFC, CBN Forge Partnership To Empower Nigeria’s Private Sector

The International Finance Corporation (IFC), a World Bank Group member, and the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) have announced a new agreement to expand local currency financing, aiming to unlock over $1 billion in investments across essential sectors of the Nigerian economy. In a joint statement issued Monday, IFC Managing Director Makhtar Diop and CBN Governor Yemi Cardoso outlined the initiative, which will provide naira-based funding to sectors including agriculture, infrastructure, housing, energy, small and medium enterprises, as well as […]

10/28/2024 1

News

CBN commits to removing Nigeria from Grey List

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has announced its commitment to facilitating Nigeria's removal from the Financial Action Task Force’s (FATF) "grey list" of jurisdictions under increased monitoring for anti-money laundering, a status the country was placed on as of February 24, 2024. This update was provided by CBN Deputy Governor, Philip Ikeazor during a meeting with Nigerian diaspora members on the sidelines of the IMF meetings in Washington, DC. According to the CBN Governor, Yemi Cardoso, the country has […]

10/28/2024

News

Presidency denies Tinubu as Petroleum Minister

Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga has refuted claims that the president holds the position of Nigeria's petroleum minister. During an appearance on a interview on Sunday, Onanuga clarified that Tinubu has never assumed the title, emphasizing that the oil sector is managed by two appointed ministers. Onanuga clarified that President Tinubu has never identified himself as the Minister of Petroleum, attributing the title to media misrepresentation. Addressing public concerns, Onanuga assured that the […]

10/28/2024 2

Entertainment News

Disrespect towards Davido too much’ says Nasty Blaq

Skit maker Abisi Ezechukwu, popularly known as Nasty Blaq has bemoaned the rate at which singer Davido is getting “disrespected” online. Blaq lamented that the DMW boss is getting “way too much” disrespect, claiming that people were taking advantage of his kindness. Nasty Blaq’s post was against the backdrop of content creator, Korty EO, calling out Davido and his team for allegedly ordering her not to post an interview video she shot with the singer after initially granting her permission.

10/28/2024 2

Business

Marketers requested N100bn intervention from Nigerian Govt

Petroleum marketers have explained that they requested N100 billion intervention from the Nigerian Government to save businesses from collapse in the coming days amid the hike in the price of Premium Motor Spirit. This comes as oil marketers said that they are awaiting a positive response from the Nigerian Government on their request for a N100 billion intervention fund. The President of Petroleum Products Retail Outlets Owners Association, PETROAN, Bill Gillis-Harry disclosed this in an exclusive interview on Sunday. Gillis-Harry […]

10/28/2024 1

World

Japan’s ruling party loses its majority after snap election

The coalition led by Japan’s ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) has lost its majority in parliament which US its worst result for over a decade. Provisional results have shown opposition parties secured more than half the seats in the lower house. With 22 seats left to declare, the LDP and its coalition partner, the much smaller Komeito, had gained 208 seats against the opposition's 235 on Sunday. A party needs a majority of 233 seats in the lower house of […]

10/28/2024 2

News

EFCC to track funds as LG autonomy begins November

The direct payment of statutory allocations to Local Government Areas is set to kick start by November 2024. This development is coming after barring any last-minute resistance from state governors. The National President, National Union of Local Government Employees, Hakeem Ambali, disclosed the latest information during an exclusive interview with one of our correspondents on Sunday. This was as the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission assured of its commitment to diligently monitoring and tracking expenditures of the 774 LG chairmen […]

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