Daily Juice
Wishing the families of the victims of the Kaduna attacks some respite and comfort.
Herconomy Updates
Join us tomorrow at 6 pm; Let’s Talk Femininity
Our very first Herconomy Conversation will be held this Thursday and we have none other than the Iconic Woman Coach to spearhead the conversation around femininity and what it means to be strong without losing our feminine side.
Join us Live on Instagram, tomorrow by 6 pm.
Local Stories
Kaduna-Abuja train attack: Buhari, National Assembly, governors demand tough actions, survivors recount ordeal
At least eight out of the 398 passengers, who boarded the ill-fated Kaduna-bound train from Abuja around 6pm on Monday, have been confirmed dead by the federal and state governments, while 28 are currently hospitalised and several others still unaccounted for. Read more…
Lady dies in Abuja hotel, brother accuses management of cover-up, slams police
A 21-year-old lady, Esther Isaac, has died in a hotel in the Federal Capital Territory. Read more…
Police salary increment: Reps summon minister, accountant general, others
The House of Representatives’ Committee on Police Affairs has invited the Minister of Finance, Budget and National Planning, Zainab Ahmed; and the Accountant-General of the Federation, Ahmed Idris, over the non-implementation of the 20 per cent salary increment for officers and men of the Nigeria Police Force by the Federal Government. Head more…
Ogun launches N900m fund for business
OGUN State government has launched a N900m loan programme for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises operating in the state. Read more…
Marketers disagree with depot owners over petrol price hike
THE Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria has criticised private depot owners over the recent increase in the pump price of Premium Motor Spirit, also known as petrol, in some states. Read more…
Nigeria vs Ghana: Confusion as CAF doctor collapses, dies after fans invaded MKO Abiola Stadium
Confusion has surrounded the death of Confederation of Africa Football’s doping doctor, Dr. Joseph Kabungo. Read more…
International Stories
Russia launches new attacks after peace promise
The governor of Ukraine's Chernihiv region says there is no let-up in attacks by Russia, despite its pledge to reduce military activity there.
The governor, Viacheslav Chaus, took to the Telegram messaging app to denounce Russia's promise. Read more…
Tech Updates
The 25 crypto startups that Y Combinator is backing in its W22 batch
Crypto was big at YC this batch. Y Combinator Demo Days returned yet again with another ballooning... Read more…
Business Issues
Poor Nigerians to hit 95.1m in 2022, says World Bank
THE World Bank has said that poverty reduction stagnated since 2015, with more Nigerians falling below the poverty line over the years. Read more…
Forex turnover falls to a 5-day low as exchange rate depreciates across FX markets
The exchange rate between the naira and the US dollar closed at N417/$1 at the official Investors and Exporters (I&E) window. Read more…
Guinness Plc gains over N2 billion in market value, as share price increases to N71.20
Guinness Nigeria Plc share price appreciated by 1.71% to close at N71.20 per share, taking the market capitalization to N155.96 billion. Read more…
Metro
Ayra Starr shines as latest #UpNow cover artist on Audiomack
Nigerian singer and rising pop superstar, Ayra Starr has emerged as the latest #UpNow cover artist on popular music streaming platform, Audiomack. Read more…
MTV Shuga’s full library premieres on Netflix
All 10 seasons of the show has premiered on the streaming platform. Read more…
Police visits Will Smith's home after actor slaps Chris Rock
A drone was reported to be flying around the residence of the Smiths. Read more…
Quote of the Day
“What we have once enjoyed we can never lose. All that we love deeply becomes a part of us.” – Helen Keller