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Local Stories
Declaring bandits as terrorists’ll come at a price —Gumi
Controversial Islamic scholar and preacher, Sheikh Ahmad Gumi, has warned that declaring bandits as terrorists will come at a price. Read more…
2023: MURIC lists eight Yoruba Muslims ‘fit’ for presidency
An Islamic organisation, Muslim Rights Concern, has reaffirmed its preference for a presidential candidate from the Yoruba Muslims. Read more…
Rivers not fighting FG on VAT –Wike
Against the backdrop of the legal tussle over Value Added Tax collection, the Governor of Rivers State, Nyesom Wike, has said the state has no intention to fight the Federal Government. Read more…
Presidency replies The Economist, says Buhari administration is strengthening Africa’s democracy
President Muhammadu Buhari’s office has responded to the recent The Economist cover titled, “Nigeria: the Crime Scene at the Heart of Africa”, stating that it is has sought to push back terrorism which has been a threat for more than two decades since the first emergence of Boko Haram. Read more…
International Stories
Sudan's military dissolves civilian government and arrests leaders
Sudan's military has dissolved civilian rule, arrested political leaders and declared a state of emergency. Read more…
Amnesty to close Hong Kong offices over National Security Law
Amnesty International will shut its offices in Hong Kong over a recently-imposed national security law. Read more…
Tech Updates
Meet the 13-year-old from India who raised $300K for his latest DeFi project
Gajesh Naik, who is a DeFi developer from India, was able to raise $300,000 in pre-seed funding for his latest DeFi protocol project called ‘Taksh’. Read more…
Business Matters
World Bank blacklists 18 Nigerian firms, individuals for corruption –Report
The World Bank has blacklisted 18 Nigerian individuals and firms for engaging in corrupt practices, fraud and collusive practices in its 2021 fiscal year 2021, a new report has revealed. Read more…
BOP review: Nigerians spend $3.1 billion on foreign travels in 6 months
Nigerians spent a sum of $3.05 billion on foreign travels between January and June 2021, representing a 62.1% surge when compared to $1.88 billion recorded in H2 2020. Read more…
Otedola: Shareholders, analysts foresee spike in FBNH share price
Shareholders and analysts in the Nigerian capital market have projected a rise in the share price of FBN Holdings Plc as the tussle for controlling interest by the major investors in the company looks set to heighten. Read more…
Shiba Inu tumbles from a record high, world’s richest billionaire denies owning it
A Twitter user recently asked Elon Musk how much of Shiba Inu he holds, and Musk answered, “none.” He then said he had bought Bitcoin, Ether, and Dogecoin, and “that’s it.” Read more…
Naira remains flat at official market as forex liquidity rises significantly by 134%
The exchange rate between the naira and the US dollar closed at N415.07/$1 at the Investors and Exporters window, where forex is traded officially. Naira remained stable on Friday against the US dollar to close at N415.07/$1. Read more…
Metro
Michael Jordan's trainers sell for record $1.47m at auction
A pair of trainers worn by the US basketball star Michael Jordan have sold for a record $1.47m (£1.1m) at auction. Read more…
James Michael Tyler: Friends stars show 'gratitude' for Gunther actor
Friends stars including Jennifer Aniston, Courteney Cox and Matt LeBlanc have paid tribute to James Michael Tyler, who starred as Gunther in the sitcom, after he died at the age of 59. Read more…
Rapper Snoop Dogg's mother is dead
Beverly Tate passes away at the age of 70. Read more…
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