Access Bank Gives Update As Nigerians Lament Service Disruptions
Nigeria’s leading commercial bank, Access Bank, has announced that customers can now transact online, withdraw cash at Automated Teller Machines, ATMs, and make Point of Sale, POS payments with its ATM cards, following a service disruption on Sunday. Access Bank disclosed this in a statement on Sunday after hours of
EU Pledges Support For Ukraine, Agrees New Sanction On Russia
European Union foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas said Europe must support Ukraine more than ever. Kallas stated this on Monday ahead of a meeting of EU foreign ministers in Brussels, as the bloc agreed to impose more sanctions against Russia ahead of a flurry of meetings in Brussels, Kyiv, and
FBI Breaks Tradition In Appointing Dan Bongino As Deputy Director
The appointment of Dan Bongino as deputy director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, FBI, marks a break from tradition. Although Bongino is a law enforcement professional, he only served as an officer in the New York Police Department, NYPD, from 1995 to 1999 and later in the Secret Service
Obidigbo – Sit At Home Won’t End, South-East Still Fighting War
Dr Chike Obidigbo was a governorship candidate during the 2013 election in Anambra State. He was also a governorship aspirant in 2017 on the platform of the All Progressives Congress, APC. He has now retired from active politics. The frontline industrialist did not mince words on issues about the Igbo
Ayra Starr, Tems, And Tyla Hints At Collaborations Soon
Famous Nigerian songstress, Ayra Starr has spoken about possible partnerships with other female superstars, Tems and Tyla. She made this known in a red carpet interview during the 2025 MOBO Awards ceremony. When questioned if she has plans working with Tems and Tyla, Ayra Starr said “Yes of course, these
Mohbad’s Wife, Omowunmi – ‘I Am The Most Bullied Widow In Nigeria’
Omowunmi Aloba, widow of the late Nigerian music star Mohbad, has claimed that she is “the most bullied widow” in Nigeria. She stated that her father-in-law, Joseph Aloba, is bullying her and turning many people against her by demanding a DNA test for her son, Liam. Speaking on TVC’s programme
19-Year-Old Boy Drowns In Abandoned Ogun Pool
A 19-year-old boy identified as Oluwaferanmi Olasupo, on Friday, drowned at an abandoned quarry pool near Eseke village, in Odeda local government area of Ogun State. His friends, on seeing that he drowned, fled the scene and went into hiding. The Police Public Relations Officer, Omolola Odutola, confirmed the incident
Naira Records First Depreciation Against Dollar Across FX Markets
The Naira dropped slightly against the dollar to end the week at both the official and parallel foreign exchange markets for the first time in the last five days. Central Bank of Nigeria exchange rate data showed that the Naira dropped to N1,500.7 against the dollar on Friday from N1,500.5
A Close Look At Treatment Of Nigerian Footballers In Serie A—Lookman Vs Gasperini
There was a feeling of deja vu among Nigerian fans this week. After Atalanta were dumped out of the Champions League by Club Brugge, their manager Gian Piero Gasperini ripped into Ademola Lookman. The Serie A side came into the second leg of the playoff tie trailing 2-1. Within the
Tension Grows In Osun As Controversial LG Election Holds Amid Security Threats
Palpable tension has enveloped Osun State following Governor Ademola Adeleke’s insistence to conduct the controversial Local Government election despite security threats and stiff resistance from opposition parties. The concerns followed previous events where members of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, and the All Progressives Congress, APC, clashed, resulting in the