Ademola Lookman’s stellar performances for club and country could make him favourite to claim the 2024 African Player of the Year.

Brazil’s former defence minister has been detained as authorities investigate his alleged involvement in a 2022 coup attempt.

CBN has announced N150m fines per branch for banks aiding illegal mint naira note distribution to currency hawkers.

INEC has dismissed false rumours of Mahmood Yakubu’s death, confirms he is “alive, hale, and hearty.”

Trump-Vance Transition Team has defended Nigerian-based businessman Massad Boulos, dismissing media criticism as “fake news” against Trump’s agenda.

South Korea’s parliament has impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol, transferring powers to PM Han Duck-soo, pending court ruling.

FAAC has disbursed N1.727 trillion to federal, state, and local governments from November’s gross revenue of N3.134 trillion.

CBN has reiterated old Naira notes remain legal tender indefinitely, following Supreme Court ruling allowing concurrent circulation of all denominations.

Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala and Mo Abudu have secure spots on Forbes’ 100 Most Powerful Women list, representing Nigeria and Africa globally.

Despite socioeconomic challenges, some key Nigerians from diverse sectors have driven impactful changes, highlighting the nation’s talent and determination in 2024.

French President Emmanuel Macron named Francois Bayrou as his fourth prime minister of 2024 on Friday

Ex-FBI informant Alexander Smirnov is to plead guilty for fabricating bribery claims against President Joe Biden and his son Hunter.

Naira has strengthened to N1,700 in the parallel market, gaining N20, while official market rose to N1,535

Seplat Energy has finalised ExxonMobil’s MPNU acquisition, set to double production capacity and pledging growth, profitability and national prosperity.

Kano Governor Abba Yusuf has announced a major cabinet shake-up, with the Chief of Staff, SSG relieved of their duties

Kaduna Governor Uba Sani has revealed that most Nigerian states, except the FCT, have submitted proposals on creation of state police

Police have arrested suspected robbers in Lagos, Anambra, recovering AK-47 rifles amid IGP Egbetokun’s Yuletide safety efforts.

Elton John has criticised marijuana legalisation, sharing personal addiction struggles and reflecting on pivotal moments that shaped his sobriety.

Meta has donated $1 million to Trump’s inaugural fund, following Zuckerberg’s private meeting with the President-elect at Mar-a-Lago weeks ago.

Festus Keyamo has inaugurated NCAA Flight Data Centre to improve safety regulations in Nigeria’s aviation sector.