Business
Beds? In this economy class?
New Zealand says it doesn’t want to be known for its sheep count, but then it does this: Air New Zealand announced this week that passengers in premium and regular economy will be able to book […]
Month: June 2022
Business
Dangote Cement appoints Dr. Gbenga Fapohunda as Acting Group Chief Finance Officer
Dangote Cement Plc has announced the appointment of Dr. Gbenga Fapohunda as the Acting Group Chief Finance Officer (CFO) of the company. This follows the resignation of Mr. Guillaume Moyen as the Group Chief Finance […]
Sports
Exclusive: Manchester United striker Cristiano Ronaldo has rejected the chance to join David Beckham’s Inter Miami and will remain at Old Trafford.
📰 OFFICIAL: PSV have signed midfielder Xavi Simons for free from PSG on a five-year contract. 📰 Manchester United have agreed a €15m fee with Feyenoord for left-back Tyrell Malacia – Lyon have already agreed […]
Entertainment
JJC Skillz Announces Separation From Wife Funke Akindele
“I know I have tried my best to fix things but I believe it is beyond repair now.” Singer Abdulrasheed Bello, better known as JJC Skillz, has announced his separation from Funke Akindele, the award-winning […]
Entertainment
Alleged Assault: Portable Reports Self At Ogun Police Station
Hip-hop singer Habib Okikiola, also known as Portable, has reported himself at the Ogun State Police Command, Eleweran in Abeokuta, the state capital. “The police wishes to inform the general public that the hip-hop artist […]
News
Sallah: Sultan declares July 9 Eid al-Adha The Sultan of Sokoto, Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar, on Wednesday, declared July 9 as Eid al-Adha. Also known as Sallah, Eid al-Adha will feature the slaughtering of ram during […]
Crime
Bandits kill JTF commander, abduct medical doctor, 16 others in Kaduna
A joint task force commander and a resident of Sabon Gero community, New Millennium City Settlement, in the Chikun Local Government Area of Kaduna State were killed when bandits stormed the area on Tuesday. The […]
Politics
2023: Peter Obi a movement, may get 75-80 percent votes in Katsina, Kano – Buhari’s ex-aide
President Muhammadu Buhari’s former Personal Assistant on New Media, Bashir Ahmad, has expressed fear over the growing popularity of the presidential candidate of Labour Party, LP, Peter Obi in some Northern States. Ahmad said Obi’s […]
Foreign
FCC WANTS TIKTOK GONE
The US went after women’s rights last week, and this week, its target is on TikTok. What’s happening? A member of the US’ Federal Communications Commission, Brendan Carr, has written to Apple and Google, asking them […]
Business
STILL ON THE GREAT DOWNSIDE,VEZEETA SHAVES 10% OFF ITS STAFF
Egypt-and Dubai-based health-tech startup Vezeeta has laid off about 10% of its staff. Its LinkedIn profile says it has 500 staff so about 50 workers were laid off. This news comes after Egypt-and Dubai-based mobility startup Swvl announced plans […]
Foreign
Netflix plans to launch ad-supported tier by end of 2022
Netflix already raised its prices earlier this year, but it’s about to start taking the one thing from customers that’s more valuable than money: time. The New York Times reported in May that the streaming giant told employees that […]
Foreign
Instagram has been blocking posts that mention abortion
Instagram has been blocking posts that mention abortion, at times asking users to verify their age before being able to view such posts. In an investigation by the Associated Press, several advocacy groups found their posts […]
Politics
2023: Allow Kwankwaso hand over to Peter Obi – Jibrin to South East
A former member of the House of Representatives, Abdulmumin Jibrin has said that the South East will only be wasting their votes if they decide to go the way of the Labour Party in 2023. […]
Business
Zimbabwe Central Bank Hikes Interest Rate To 200%, Highest In The world
Zimbabwe’s central bank on Monday more than doubled its key interest rate to a whopping 200 percent, the highest in the world as the southern African country battles hyperinflation. Annual inflation more than doubled in two […]
Business
Why FG Cannot Introduce Subsidy On Diesel – NNPC Boss
It is regrettable that Nigeria’s petroleum refineries are not working and the possibility of introducing subsidies on Automotive Gas Oil, also known as diesel, is unlikely, the Federal Government has said. The Chief Executive Officer […]
