Hosts Ivory Coast came from a goal down to complete one of Africa Cup of Nations’ most memorable comebacks in a 2-1 victory over Nigeria in Abidjan. The victory means they have to been crowed champions of Africa for a third time. Nigeria captain William Troost-Ekong headed the Super Eagles in front against the run […]
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Nigerian singers Davido (David Adeleke) and Burna Boy (Damini Ebunoluwa Ogulu), have failed to win any of their categories at the 2024 Grammy Awards. Davido, who is a first-time Grammy nominee, was nominated in three categories — including ‘Best Global Album’ for his latest album, ‘Timeless’. Others are ‘Best African Performance’ for his song ‘Unavailable’ […]
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In line with its mission of empowering businesses and young innovators across Africa, HabariPay’s Squad has announced the launch of its first-ever hackathon, “Take on Squad Hackathon 1.0.” The social coding event is scheduled to hold on January 19th and 20th 2023, at the leading-edge GTCO Training Complex, Tayo’s Plaza, Abeokuta, Ogun State. Take on […]
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Feisty Nollywood actress, Tonto Dikeh, has lambasted blogger Tunde Ednut for seemingly mocking her following social media critic, VeryDarkMan’s release from police custody. Recall that VeryDarkMan was dragged to the police by Dikeh over his claim that the actress and her colleague, Iyabo Ojo’s interests in late singer Mohbad’s case weren’t genuine. Tunde Ednut shared […]
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Pat Utomi, a professor of political economy, says he has held talks with Atiku Abubakar, Peter Obi and Rabiu Kwankwaso over the possibility of forming a new political party that would give the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) a run for its money. Utomi spoke on Wednesday on Channels Television’s Politics Today programme. Abubakar, Obi […]
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The presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP) in the 2023 elections, Peter Obi, says all those who are culpable in the Betta Edu saga should be brought to book. Recall that Betta Edu, suspended minister of humanitarian affairs and poverty alleviation, has come under scrutiny after a memo surfaced wherein she asked Oluwatoyin Madein, […]
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The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has announced the appointment of new chief executive officers and Executive Directors for Union, Keystone and Polaris banks following the dissolution of the board of the financial firms. In a statement on Wednesday, signed by Sidi-Ali Hakama, CBN’s acting director of corporate communication, the newly appointed executives for Union […]
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Pope Francis has described surrogacy as deplorable, calling for a ban on it. What is surrogacy? Surrogacy is a process in which a woman carries and delivers a child for a couple or individual through in vitro fertilization (IVF). Pope Francis’ statement on surrogacy Speaking on Monday in a 45-minute address to Vatican-accredited diplomats, the […]
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With the permission of Imoyo Family, The Association of Corporate & Marketing Communications Professionals in Banks in Nigeria (ACAMB) is deeply saddened to announce the burial details for its distinguished Publicity Secretary, Mr. Abdul Kolawole Imoyo, who passed away in the early hours of Sunday, December 17, 2023, at First Cardiology, Ikoyi, Lagos, after a […]
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Africa’s Global Bank, United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc, on Monday joined the elite group of companies with market capitalisation of over N1tn just as its share price value hitsN29.90 per share. At the close of trading on Monday, the Bank’s market capitalization hit N1,022,562,698,843, making it the 3rd most capitalized financial institution in Nigeria, a […]
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