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One of the housemates of the ongoing Big Brother Naija “All Stars” edition, Soma emerged as the Head of House on Monday. The reality show entered its fifth week on Monday. READ ALSO: BBNaija’s Uriel opens up on battle with Amenorrhoea, says she may never give birth to a child Soma, who took over the leadership of the house from …

Multi-talented Charles Oputa, popularly known as Charly Boy, has declared that the year hasn’t been favourable to him. The actor, singer, instrumentalist and cinematographer said he is going through lots of challenges both publicly and privately. The singer made this known via his Instagram page on Saturday while reacting to the video of Lagos socialite and skincare entrepreneur, Farida Sobowale, …

The ongoing triangular saga between Ondo Governor, Rotimi Akeredolu, Deputy Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa and the state’s lawmakers seems to be unending after the governor rejected an apology issued by the Deputy on Thursday. In order to prevent the impasse with the governor from further snowballing, Aiyedatiwa, apologised to Akeredolu over the recent political crisis in the state. At a media …

The Western Nigeria Security Network, codenamed Amotekun, has arrested a 16-year-old suspected armed robber in Ondo State. The state Commander of Amotekun, Adetunji Adeleye, disclosed this when he paraded the boy alongside 31 other suspected criminals arrested for kidnapping, illegal possession of firearms, and vandalism before journalists on Monday in Akure. He recalled that the suspect was first arrested by …

Africa’s Global Bank, United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc, is set to put the continent’s diversity and rich culinary traditions on the centre-stage with the highly anticipated ‘Tastes of Africa Food Festival.  The UBA Tastes of Africa Food Festival is a vibrant celebration of the continent’s cuisine, culture, and diversity as it reflects its remarkable history and cultural tapestry and …

The Akwa Ibom State Internal Revenue Service has sealed the two branches of Keystone Bank and another one belonging to Heritage Bank for their alleged failure to remit outstanding tax liabilities of N228.6m to the state government. The banks were shut down on Thursday during an exercise conducted by the board’s Enforcement and Recovery Department, following an order of Notice …

Polaris Bank’s CEO, Adekunle Sonola, has urged the Nigerian government to prioritize legal policy and reforms for sustained economic growth. Sonola made the call in a presentation he delivered at the Annual Law Dinner of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Lagos branch which held at the weekend in Lagos themed: “Favourable Investment and Business Environment Through Legal Policy & Reforms”. …

Ruth Usoro on Tuesday claimed gold medal in women’s triple jump at the African Games 2023 in Accra, Ghana. Usoro left it late until her very last jump, leaping from second to first place. She needed to come big on her sixth jump, and she delivered, winning the event with a mark of 13.80m to land her first-ever African title. …

Here are the top 10 stories making headlines across the country. 1. CBN investigators say Emefiele lodged £543m in UK banks alone, reveals other monumental fraud The final report of the Special Investigator on the Central Bank of Nigeria and related Entities, Jim Obaze has uncovered alleged monumental fraud perpetrated under Godwin Emefiele.Read more 2. Obi condemns planned demolition of …

Anthony Joshua has expressed his readiness for the heavyweight fight between himself and Otto Wallin today (Saturday). The bout which is billed to take place af the Kingdom Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, will see 34-years-old Joshua engage the Swede, 33, in his rebuild mission. “I want to fight. I want to perform well. Put that pressure on myself,” Joshua …