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…
Oil and gas expert Henry Adigun has projected that the Dangote Refinery in Lagos may not sell Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) below ₦850 per litre, citing the dollar-denominated costs of production. Adigun, speaking on Channels Television’s Inside Sources with Laolu Akande, explained that despite the refinery’s state-of-the-art production, market forces and operational costs would dictate…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has confirmed that petrol from the Dangote Refinery will begin circulating in the market starting September 15, 2024. In a statement issued by the company’s Chief Corporate Communications Officer, Olufemi Soneye, on Thursday in Abuja, NNPCL highlighted that the pricing of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS)…
By Ayomide Otitoju Polaris Bank Limited, in collaboration with the Nigeria Conservation Foundation (NCF), has expanded its nationwide tree-planting initiative to Kano State, with a recent commemorative event held at Ajingi Community Reserve, Kunkurawa. The initiative, which aligns with the 2024 World Environment Day theme, “Land Restoration, Desertification, and Drought Resilience,” initially kicked off in…
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…
