Following the circulation of the newly detected XEC COVID-19 variant in 29 countries globally, the federal government has directed all the chief medical directors and medical directors of tertiary hospitals to immediately activate alert systems throughout the hospitals for a high index of suspicion in patients with COVID-like symptoms. In a circular with…
The recent rumour of Netflix’s potential exit from the Nigerian market has sparked concern among Nollywood producers. Although Netflix promptly refuted the claim, reaffirming its commitment to investing in Nigerian stories, producers are speaking out about their experiences and challenges working with the streaming giant. In his reaction, Lancelot Imasuen, prominent director and producer criticized…
Australian sprint prodigy Gout Gout clocked the fastest time ever by a 16-year-old to smash the national 200m record on Saturday and do something even Usain Bolt never achieved. The teenager ran 20.04 seconds at the Australian All Schools Athletics Championships at his home track in Brisbane, breaking Peter Norman’s national record of 20.06 from…
Nigeria’s film industry, Nollywood, is ending 2024 on a high note, with a diverse range of movies captivating audiences and raking in millions. “Queen Lateefah” topped the charts, earning over ₦260 million. The drama film tells the story of a high-society woman hiding a troubled past. Its success underscores the growing appetite for meaningful storytelling…
A yet to be identified female adult, narrowly escaped death following chemical explosion which resulted in an inferno at 291, Old-Abeokuta Motor Road, opposite Vetland Secondary School, Agege, Lagos. The victim was immediately rescued by men of the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service and other emergency responders. According to reports, the incident happened at…
Fast-rising G-Worldwide artist Pryme has once again proven his versatility and commitment to delivering quality music by teaming up with celebrated Nigerian singer and songwriter, Chike, for the remix of his trending single Carry Go. Pryme has already captivated fans with the original version of Carry Go. The addition of Chike, whose soft and soulful…
The Katsina State Police Command, yesterday, paraded Adewumi Gabriel, Head of ATM Operations of a new generation bank’s Daura branch, for conspiring with a colleague to steal the sum of N18 million from a customer’s account. Adewumi confessed to conspiring with David Mesioye, now at large, using their expertise of the bank’s operations to carry…
The Naira yesterday appreciated to N1,685 per dollar in the parallel market from N1,695 per dollar on Wednesday. Similarly, the Naira appreciated to N1,567 per dollar in the official foreign exchange market. Data from the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN on Daily Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market (NFEM) showed Naira appreciated for four consecutive days to…
Coscharis Motors Plc., one of the leading automobile dealer and the exclusive representative of Renault brand in Nigeria has unveiled the all-new Renault Taliant at the recently concluded Abuja International Motor Fair. The unveiling ceremony, held in the heart of the nation’s capital, showcased the Taliant’s impressive features and reaffirmed Coscharis Motors’ commitment to delivering…
The Lagos State Government said since establishment of the state Real Estate Regulatory Agency, LASRERA, it has recovered over N500 million from over 3,000 petitions received from aggrieved members of the public who were victims of fraudulent practices of some developers. Meanwhile, the revised state Tenancy Law is expected to be ready next year, 2025…
