Muhammad Yunus,Microfinance pioneer, to lead Bangladesh interim government
Bangladesh’s Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus will head the country’s interim government after former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina stepped down and fled the country amid a mass uprising against her rule…
Onyeka Onwenu is dead
Veteran Nigerian singer, songwriter and actress, Ms Onyeka Onwenu is dead. Ms Onwenu reportedly died Tuesday evening at the Reddington Hospital, Lagos after she slumped after playing at the birthday…
Breaking: CBN revokes licence of Heritage Bank
The Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, has revoked the operating licence of Heritage Bank. The Acting Director, Corporate Communications, CBN, Hakama Sidi Ali, disclosed this in a statement.She said: “The…
UK declares freedom from bird flu
The UK has self-declared freedom from highly pathogenic avian influenza. The UK has self-declared freedom from highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) for Great Britain with effect from 29 March 2024.
Lagos State demolished 301 buildings in one year
The Lagos State Government on Wednesday said it has demolished 301 distressed buildings across the state in the last one year. The Special Adviser to the Governor on e-GIS and…
Residents Lament as Hoodlums Terrorise Lagos Community, Stabs man
The rising criminal activity in the community of Fadeyi, in the Somolu area of Lagos State, has alarmed the locals.
UNIBEN Suspends Student union over Attack on LP gov Candidate
The University of Benin’s administration has given its approval for the Student Union Government to be suspended indefinitely.
Customers panic as CBN bans Opay, Palmpay, others’ new accounts
The Central Bank of Nigeria has prohibited mobile money providers, including fintech companies, from onboarding new clients, which has caused some bank customers to become alarmed.
Nurse Accuses R Jolad Hospital of Death of Son and Wife
Prince Ovwiomodiowho, a registered nurse anesthetist, has accused R Jolad Hospital, Agege, a private hospital in Lagos State, of negligence and inadequate care, which allegedly resulted in the death of…
Twins, two others arrested for stealing rice, beans
Taiwo and Kehinde Olasoji, a set of twins, and Nnaji Aroh and Funke Afolayan have been taken into custody by the Ekiti State police for receiving stolen goods and breaking…