The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has handed over 53 vehicles and $180,300 stolen by fraudsters from Canadian citizens to the Royal Canadian Mounted Police. The assets were recovered as part of an international effort to combat financial crimes. The EFCC Chairman, Ola Olukoyede, made the announcement during a formal handover ceremony held in…
Popular Nigerian content creator Yemisi Odusanya, widely known as Sisi Yemmie, has shared her struggles with mental health during her most recent pregnancy. Speaking on the I Said What I Said podcast, Sisi Yemmie revealed that the pregnancy, which she had not planned, significantly impacted her emotional well-being, leading her to keep it private. “I…
Renowned Ivorian artist Aicha Kone, who once filled venues with songs about political freedom across Africa, has now turned her attention to praising West African junta leaders. The 67-year-old singer, affectionately known as “Mama Africa,” has gained a new wave of fans on social media, particularly TikTok, where she boasts over half a million followers….
By Ayomide Otitoju President Bola Tinubu has lauded the flourishing economic ties between Africa and China, with trade between the two regions now reaching an estimated $280 billion. Speaking at the opening ceremony of the 2024 Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) summit in Beijing, Tinubu highlighted the resilience of the partnership despite global challenges. “Since…
A 14-year-old boy fatally shot four people, including two students, and wounded nine others in a tragic shooting at Apalachee High School in Georgia on Wednesday, authorities confirmed. The alleged shooter, also a student at the school, had previously been flagged to the FBI for making threats about a school shooting over a year ago….
By Ayomide Otitojui Chinese President Xi Jinping on Thursday committed more than $50 billion in financing for Africa over the next three years, aiming to strengthen cooperation in infrastructure, trade, and other sectors. Xi made the pledge while addressing the largest China-Africa summit since the pandemic, held in Beijing. The event, attended by over 50…
Shell Nigeria has announced that over 6,575 people benefitted from a five-day eyecare outreach held in the Bariga Local Council Development Area (LCDA) of Lagos State. The initiative, conducted from August 26 to 30, was part of the Vision First Plus programme organized by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC) and Shell Nigeria Exploration…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Lagos State Government has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Yihai Kerry Arawana Holdings Co. Limited, a leading Chinese food processing company, aimed at enhancing the rice value chain and boosting food production in the state. Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, currently in China for the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC), witnessed…
Victor Osimhen, reigning African Footballer of the Year, will receive a net salary of €6 million for the 2024-2025 season after completing a season-long loan to Turkish Super League giants Galatasaray from Napoli. The Turkish club confirmed the deal in an official statement on Wednesday. This means the Nigerian Super Eagles striker will take home…
