Iran names ambassador to Saudi after seven years
Iran has named an ambassador to Saudi Arabia, state media reported Wednesday, sealing a thaw in relations more than seven years after the regional rivals severed ties. The new envoy, Alireza Enayati, previously served as Iran’s ambassador to Kuwait, assistant to the foreign minister and director general of Gulf affairs at the foreign ministry, the […]
Japa: Youtuber Tiamiyu apologises over comment on BBC interview
Nigerian Youtuber, Emdee Tiamiyu, has apologised over his comment about Nigerian students studying in the United Kingdom in an interview with the British Broadcasting Corporation. The Youtuber made the apology in a video he shared on his YouTube account on Wednesday, following the backlash he faced after the interview. Tiamiyu, who is known for advising […]
I have forgiven Buhari, says Ortom
The Governor of Benue State, Samuel Ortom, on Wednesday, said he has forgiven the President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd). Ortom disclosed this while responding to questions on Arise Television’s ‘The Morning Show’ Ortom had criticised the presidency for blaming his administration for the killings in the state. He described the attempts by the president […]
Scammer uses artificial intelligence, defrauds bizman $609,000
A scammer in China used artificial intelligence to pose as a businessman’s trusted friend and convince him to hand over millions of yuan, authorities have said. The victim, surnamed Guo, received a video call last month from a person who looked and sounded like a close friend. But the caller was actually a con artist […]
Paris Club debt: FG to stop deductions from states’ accounts
The Federal Government has agreed to stop deductions from the state governments’ accounts in order to meet the Local Government Councils London/Paris Club obligations. The Chairman of the Nigeria Governors Forum, Aminu Tambuwal, disclosed this while briefing governors across the 36 states in a meeting held on Tuesday night. He said the Finance Minister, Zainab […]
Premier League Match Predictions – Brighton vs Man City
Brighton vs Man City takes place this week just days after City secured their third consecutive Premier League title. Brighton are enjoying a fantastic season of their own so it looks set to be an intriguing match. We have looked across different betting sites to find you the best tips for the clash. Correct Score […]
Best Betting Sites in Nigeria
Nigeria is one of the leading nations in Africa, with the highest number of betting platforms. However, it is crucial to only register and wager with the best bookmakers that provide stand-out features. Check this guide to find some of the best betting sites in Nigeria and how to create your account and get their […]
May 29: I can hardly cope with pressure, says Buhari
The President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd), has said he is desperately looking forward to the next six days (the number of days left for him to bow out of office). According to him, he found it difficult to cope with the pressure of office. The president spoke in Abuja on Tuesday night at the […]
Sri Lanka navy finds 14 bodies in capsized Chinese boat
Sri Lanka’s navy said it had located 14 bodies inside a Chinese fishing boat that had capsized last week with 39 crew on board. The discovery came a day after a preliminary Chinese government probe concluded there were no survivors. The Lu Peng Yuan Yu 028 overturned on May 16, with 17 Chinese, 17 Indonesians […]
NNPC resumes oil drilling in Borno
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Ltd has resumed an oil drilling campaign at the Wadi-B located in Jere Local Government Area of Borno State. The NNPC resumed drilling after it stopped drilling in Wadi-B in 1995 because back then successes were weak and findings made during the period were not in commercial quantity, it was […]