How 270 Crypto Addresses Laundered $1.3bn in 2020
Criminals are using a small group of cryptocurrency brokers and services to launder hundreds of millions of dollars of dirty virtual money, research shared with Reuters showed on Thursday. Just
Nigeria’s ‘The Milkmaid’ Misses Oscars Shortlist
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences recently announced the shortlists for nine categories including its International Feature Film category. Sadly, Nigeria’s race ended at this point as ‘The
Bayern Munich Win Club World Cup, Match Barcelona’s Historic Sextuple
Bayern Munich have cemented their place in footballing history, matching Pep Guardiola’s Barcelona to win a historic sextuple. Benjamin Pavard scored the only goal of the game on Thursday as
WERE THE ANCIENT EGYPTIANS BLACK?
The ancient Egyptian civilisation is one of the oldest on record. It is also one the most rich in culture. That culture has produced one of the seven wonders of
Covid-19: Vaccinated People Need Not Quarantine, US Health Officials Say
People who have received the full course of Covid-19 vaccines can skip the standard 14-day quarantine after exposure to someone with the infection as long as they remain asymptomatic, US
China Will ‘Eat Our Lunch,’ Biden Warns After Clashing with Xi on Most Fronts
US President Joe Biden and his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping held their first phone call as leaders and appeared at odds on most issues, even as Xi warned that confrontation
Nigeria’s Military Don’t Want Terrorism to End Because They’re Beneficiaries, Sheikh Gumi Alleges
A prominent Islamic scholar in northern Nigeria has accused the country’s military of being the beneficiaries of insecurity in the country and not wanting the fight against insurgency to end
Herders’ Crisis: Buhari Doesn’t Understand How Grave the Situation Is, Soyinka Says
Nigerian Noble Laureate, Wole Soyinka has again criticised the country’s President Muhammadu Buhari of not being in charge of Nigeria accusing the president of not appreciating how grave the herders crisis is. Soyinka, a Professor of
‘Never Again!’: Government Won’t Allow Another #EndSARS Protest at Lekki Tollgate, Lai Mohammed Warns
Nigeria’s Minister of Information Lai Mohammed has warned those planning to protest at the Lekki tollgate in Lagos on Saturday to desist. This follows calls by citizens on social media
Mastercard to Allow Customers Transact in Select Cryptocurrencies on Its Network
Mastercard Incorporated has said it will offer support for customers and begin to accept cryptocurrencies on its network in 2021 as it prepares for “the future of crypto and payments”.
Lagos State Intensifies Effort to Avert #OccupyLekkiTollgate Protest
The Lagos State Government says it is intensifying efforts to ensure the planned #OccupyLekkiTollGate protest is averted and said it has met with traditional rulers, youth organisations and some civil
Tokyo Olympics President to Step Down Over Sexist Remarks
Japan’s Kyodo news agency and others reported on Thursday — citing unnamed sources — that Yoshiro Mori, President of the Tokyo Olympics, will step down on Friday as the president
China-US Confrontation a Disaster for Both Countries, Xi tells Biden
Confrontation between China and the United States would be a disaster and the two sides should re-establish the means to avoid misjudgments, Chinese President Xi Jinping told his US counterpart
Democrats Say Trump Left ‘Everyone for Dead’ During Capitol Riots
Senators at Donald Trump’s second impeachment trial have been shown new dramatic and graphic video of an attack by his supporters at the US Capitol. Using Trump’s own words and
Fela Nominated for Induction into 2021 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame
Nigerian Afrobeat legend, Fela Anikulapo Kuti, could be set for a posthumous honour after he was nominated for the 2021 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. The maverick musician and
‘Extraordinary Year’: Twitter Posts Record Revenues in Q4 2020
Twitter has posted record revenues for the last quarter of 2020, capping off what its chief executive said was “an extraordinary year” for the platform. The social messaging platform said
Buhari Lists Gains of $2bn Nigeria-Niger Republic Rail Link
Nigeria President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday justified the extension of the Kano-Katsina-Jibiya rail line to Maradi in Niger Republic, saying the project, when completed, will boost trade between Nigeria and
Michelle Obama to Launch Cooking Show on Netflix
Former First Lady Michelle Obama is launching a kid-centric cooking show on Netflix. Obama will be a star and an executive producer of “Waffles + Mochi,” which will be available
Toyota Posts 54% Rise in Third-quarter Operating Profit, Hikes Full-year Forecast
Japan’s Toyota Motor Corp on Wednesday reported a bigger-than-expected 54% jump in third-quarter profit and jacked up its full-year earnings forecast, boosted by a rebound in demand for cars as
The Weeknd Gets Annual Holiday in Canada for Super Bowl Performance
In honour of his halftime Super Bowl show, Toronto mayor John Tory announced the city’s decision to enshrine Feb. 7 as an annual holiday called “The Weeknd Day.” During his
