University of Aberdeen Returns Benin Bronze Head
The University of Aberdeen, Scotland has returned a Benin Bronze head, one of thousands of religious and cultural artefacts looted in ancient Benin kingdom by British forces in 1897.
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Ball-Pen Artists Celebrated in Lagos
The African visual art community has been given one more reason not to relent in its quest for growth as BIC unveiled winners of its 2021 Art Master Africa in
Kwankwaso: Nigeria Needs a President That Can Unite Everyone
During the 2015 presidential election, Senator Rabiu Kwankwaso, in his capacity as governor of Kano State, delivered 1.9 million votes to the All Progressives Congress, APC, to seal the
There Is No Boko Haram Stronghold in Nigeria, Says Lai Mohammed – Trending With Ojy Okpe
The Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed, on Thursday slammed The Economist, over its controversial article titled ‘Insurgency, Secessionism and Banditry, Threaten Nigeria’, which accused the federal government of
Microsoft to Become World’s Most Valuable Stock As Apple Slides
The premarket trading Friday is putting Microsoft Corp. on pace to become the world’s largest listed company by market capitalisation, after a drop in Apple’s shares. Apple fell 3.6% to
Despite Being Banned in Nigeria, Twitter Records $1.28bn Revenue Increase In Q3 2021
Despite Twitter ban in Nigeria, the platform recorded $1.28 billion in revenue for the third quarter of 2021, representing a 37 percent increase over $936 million recorded in the corresponding
Nigeria Police Chief ‘Not Aware’ of FBI Request for Abba Kyari’s Extradition
Nigeria’s Inspector General of Police (IGP), Usman Alkali Baba, has claimed ignorance of any formal request for the extradition of Deputy Commissioner of Police, Abba Kyari by the Federal Bureau
Former New York Governor Cuomo Charged with Misdemeanor Sex Offence
A criminal complaint charging former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo with a misdemeanor sex offense was filed on Thursday in a court in Albany, the state capital, the first prosecution
TV Series on Maradona out Friday, Promises New details, and Controversy
A new drama series based on the life of late Argentine footballer Diego Maradona promises to reveal little-known details about the turbulent life and times of the legendary player and
Airlines’ Inability to Remit $208m Threatens International Flights to Nigeria, Says IATA
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has warned that flights to Nigeria may be hampered because of the $208 million blocked funds of foreign airlines that operate to the country.
IPOB Sit-at-Home Order + CBN Debunks eNaira Twitter Handle – Trending With Ojy Okpe
Barely 48 hours after the launch of eNaira, Nigeria’s digital currency, the Central Bank of Nigeria raised the alarm that impostors are already defrauding people using fake social media handles.
Barcelona Sack Koeman as Head Coach, Offer Role to Xavi
Barcelona have sacked Ronald Koeman as head coach following Wednesday’s defeat at Rayo Vallecano, while Goal can confirm the role has now been offered to club legend Xavi. The loss
First Bank: Hassan-Odukale, Otedola Own 5.36% and 5.07%, Adenuga, Otudeko May Have Undisclosed Shares
FBN Holdings Plc on Wednesday clarified that the Chairman of First Bank Nigeria Limited, Mr. Tunde Hassan-Odukale and the Chairman of Geregu Power Plc, Mr. Olufemi Otedola are the only
Beware Of Fake eNaira Social Media Accounts, CBN Warns Nigerians
Nigerians have been warned to beware of fake social media accounts of Nigeria’s digital currency, e-Naira. According to the Central Bank of Nigeria in a statement on Wednesday, an impostor
Cambridge University Returns Benin Bronze Cockerel to Nigeria after 124 Years
The Jesus College at Cambridge University, London, has handed over to Nigeria the Okukor, a sculpture that was looted by British troops in 1897, setting a precedent expected to put
World War III Imminent With Fake News – Says Lai Mohammed – Trending With Ojy Okpe
Reactions are trailing Donald Trump Jr. Who has resorted to selling T-shirts with the tagline ‘Guns Don’t Kill People, Alec Baldwin Kills People’ on his website, mocking Alec Baldwin for
Enthusiasm Trails eNaira as Nigerians Download 200,000 Wallets in 24 Hours
In the first 24 hours after it was unveiled, the Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC), also known as the eNaira has continued to attract the interest of Nigerians with about
In Riyadh, Buhari Urges World Leaders to Invest in Global Security
Nigeria President Muhammadu Buhari has called on world leaders and investors to devote more energy to the advancement of humane policies and practices that would guarantee global peace and stability.
Reversing Nigeria Medical Tourism – ARISE Special Report
For decades, affluent Nigerians have traveled abroad for medical care. Nigerians spend $1.2B on medical care abroad which has fuelled the mindset that foreign healthcare is, by default, better than
Sudan’s Toppled PM Hamdok Taken Back Home, Military Sources Say
Sudan’s toppled Prime Minister Abdallah Hamdok has been taken back to his own home in the Sudanese capital, Khartoum, military sources told Al Jazeera. Coup leader and army chief Abdel
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