Published by Cyril | August 30, 2025 The Vice President of Colombia, Francia Márquez, has arrived in Abuja for a three-day official visit aimed at strengthening bilateral relations between Nigeria and Colombia. Márquez, accompanied by her spouse, Mr. Rafael Yerney Pinillo Ocoró, touched down at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport on Saturday, where she was…
Published by Cyril | August 30, 2025 Manchester United’s rollercoaster victory over Burnley came with mixed emotions on Saturday as captain Bruno Fernandes scored a last-gasp penalty to seal a 3-2 win at Old Trafford, while striker Matheus Cunha suffered a muscle injury that ruled him out of Brazil’s squad for the upcoming World Cup…
Published by Cyril | August 30, 2025 Not every nation mints its own money. Many have adopted foreign currencies or unified regional currencies—for reasons ranging from economic stability and historical legacies to trade convenience. Here are ten countries (and territories) that either use another country’s currency as legal tender or share a common currency without…
Published by Cyril | August 30, 2025 More than ten victims of a ghastly motor accident along the Benin–Auchi highway were rescued on Saturday through the swift intervention of Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo. The governor, who was travelling with his convoy to Irrua in Esan Central Local Government Area, encountered a heavy traffic gridlock…
Published by Cyril | August 30, 2025 Nigeria’s march towards a $1 trillion economy by 2030 will depend heavily on youth empowerment, digital transformation, and economic stability, according to stakeholders at the NACCIMA Youth Entrepreneur National Youth Summit 2025 held in Abuja. President of the Nigerian Association of Chambers of Commerce, Industry, Mines, and Agriculture…
Published by Cyril | August 30, 2025 Big Brother Naija Season 10 housemate, Faith, has sparked speculation about a possible voluntary exit from the show after describing his stay as a “waste of time.” The medical doctor made the revelation during a candid conversation with fellow housemate, Joanna, in the garden on Friday. Faith explained…
Published by Cyril /August 30, 2025 The 2024 African Nations Championship (CHAN) came to a thrilling end on Saturday at the Moi International Sports Centre, with Morocco edging Madagascar 3-2 in a pulsating final to claim their historic third title. C. F. Manohantsoa gave Madagascar an early lead in the 9th minute, but Morocco responded…
Published by Cyril /August 30, 2025 The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has expressed optimism that the state of emergency in Rivers State will come to an end on September 18, 2025. Wike made the remarks on Saturday after casting his vote in the ongoing local government elections in Rivers State. He…
Published by Cyril / August 30, 2025 The Police Service Commission (PSC) has warned Nigerians to disregard online reports claiming that recruitment into the Nigeria Police Force for 2025 has commenced. In a statement issued on Saturday, the Commission’s Head of Press and Public Relations, Ikechukwu Ani, described the viral advertorial as fictitious and diversionary,…
Published by Cyril – August 30, 2025 The Rivers State government has uncovered thousands of ghost workers and retirees following a recent verification exercise of civil servants and pensioners across the state. According to official figures, only 37,703 civil servants were confirmed as genuine employees, a sharp drop from the previous record of over 43,000….
