Author: Biyi Lawrence
JP Morgan, a global leader in financial services, has said the Naira is expected to appreciate, and trade at about N600 to the dollar in the coming months. The American multinational financial services firm, made the projection in a statement on Thursday. Voiceofnaija.ng reports that the Central Bank of Nigeria announced the unification of all segments of the forex exchange (FX) market, signalling that the exchange rate will now be decided by market forces. The apex bank’s new policy followed a declaration by President Bola Tinubu that the “monetary policy needs thorough house cleaning. The Central Bank must work towards…
Nigerians on Twitter have called for the arrest and prosecution of the former Attorney General of the Federation, AGF, Abubakar Malami and some political appointees during the regime of Muhammadu Buhari. They made the call following President Bola Tinubu’s suspension of Abdulrasheed Bawa as the Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC. On Wednesday, Tinubu suspended Bawa to allow for proper investigation into his conduct while in office. Bawa’s suspension was contained in a terse statement by Willie Basse, Director, Information in the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, SGF. The EFCC Chairman was…
Nigerian singer, Raymond Oscar, also known as Crayon has disclosed that he could not further his education after five attempts to pass Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination. The artist made this revelation in a chat with HipTV. Crayon said he gave up his university education after five attempts to pursue a career in music. The Mavin-signed singer said he couldn’t manage music and school as a result of stress. He said he had a conversation with his parents about doing music and his dad persuaded him to attempt UTME for the fifth time. According to the singer, a music friend named…
President Bola Tinubu is in a meeting with former military head of state, General Abdulsalam Abubakar (rtd.), at the presidential villa, in Abuja in Thursday, 15 June. In a video shared by the Nigerian Television Authority (NTA), the president was on hand to receive Abubakar as he alighted from his vehicle. Both leaders exchanged banter alongside their aides after which they moved to the president’s office for a meeting. The purpose of the meeting is not immediately known. Prior to the arrival of Abulsalam, the President had inaugurated the national economic council (NEC) which is chaired by Vice-President Kashim Shettima.…
Nigerians singers including Patoranking, Iyanya, Johnny Drille, Timi Dakolo, and Odumodublvck thrilled Obi Iyiegbu and his wife, Ebele, with stage performances, at their 15th wedding anniversary party held on Wednesday. The couple also renewed their vows at the lavish wedding party held in Abuja, the Federal Capital Territory, to mark the milestone. Skit makers Broda Shaggi and Lasisi, businessman E-Money and ace comedian Ayo Makun also known as AY, were among the popular faces spotted at the colourful event. Highlights of the event included their gigantic castle cake and the moment their eldest son walked his mother down the aisle,…
Nigerian actress Akinyanju Omobolarinde, also known as Ashabi, has opened up on her relationship with controversial singer, Habib Okikiola aka Portable. Ashabi, who recently made headlines after welcoming a child with Portable, revealed in an interview with @facetvafrica that she was initially worried about the backlash that her relationship with the married singer would trigger. However, she ultimately chose her own happiness. The mother of one also admitted that she never considered being in a relationship with a fellow celebrity, but as fate would have it, it happened. She described her relationship with Portable as a new beginning for her…
Veteran Nollywood actor, Fatai Adekunle Adetayo, popularly known as Lalude, was overwhelmed with emotions after receiving a car gift from fans. This comes days after the ace actor, who has been in the industry for decades, took to social media to seek financial aid and openly expressed his desire to own a car. His heartfelt appeal caught the attention of Nigerian comedian Nepa Boys, who went out of their way to share a video, encouraging the public to support Lalude in his time of need. In response, many people donated money to the veteran actor, and a kind-hearted anonymous fan…
Halima Cissé, a young Malian woman, is officially the Guinness World Record holder for the most births at once by an individual after simultaneously giving birth to nine healthy children. Halima Cissé and her husband Abdelkader Arby welcomed the nonuplets on 4 May, 2021. The nonuplets were delivered prematurely through a caesarean section in the 30th week of Halima’s pregnancy. The babies comprise five girls and four boys, and their names are Adama, Oumou, Hawa, Kadidia, Fatouma, Oumar, Elhadji, Bah, and Mohammed VI. The parents already had a 3-year-old girl before the nonuplets were born. According to the Guinness World…
Nigerians including a Senior Advocate of Nigeria and former President of Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Olisa Agbakoba have asked President Bola Tinubu to remove the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Mahmood Yakubu. This comes in the wake of EFCC Chairman, AbdulRasheed Bawa’s indefinite suspension as ordered by President Bola Tinubu. The senior lawyer said, “Full congratulations go to President Tinubu for getting rid of Emefiele and Bawa and fuel subsidy and forex corruption. Endemic corruption has suffered a massive blow. “Next is for the president to dismantle INEC. Everyone will agree that logistically, the 2023 elections are…
Nollywood has been thrown into mourning again as veteran actor, Don Brymo Uchegbu, has report4dly died. He was 56. His colleague, Mayor Ofoegbu, made the announcement on his Facebook page on Thursday. Sharing the photo of the deceased, Ofoegbu wrote, “My man, my 5 & 6, Don Brymo Uchegbu, passed in his sleep. “I received the shocking news this morning and had to verify from his family. Chai! Don Brymo my manchi. It’s hard to say goodbye. Nnukwu nwa na Enugu ukwu.” Don Brymo whose real name is Brymo Uchegbu, was born in 1966 in Anambra State, the same State…