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NIGERIAN GOVERNMENT CONFIRMS FULL REPAYMENT OF $3.4BN COVID-19 IMF LOAN

The Federal Government has confirmed full payment of $3.4 billion loan received from the International Monetary Fund, IMF, during the COVID-19 pandemic. The Minister of Information and National Orientation, MOHAMMED IDRIS, confirmed this while briefing newsmen yesterday after the Federal Executive Council, FEC, meeting in Abuja. Recall that the Nigerian government last week officially removed itself from the International Monetary Fund, IMF,’s debtor list, amid the full settlement of its outstanding credit obligations.   Reports say […]

todayMay 13, 2025

News

CAF UNVEILS SEMI-FINAL FIXTURES FOR 2025 U-20 AFCON

The semi-final fixtures for the ongoing U-20 Africa Cup of Nations have been confirmed, following the completion of the quarter-final ties on Monday. Egypt survived a late scare to send Ghana packing from the tournament with a 1-0 win, while Morocco edged debutants Sierra Leone 1-0 in extra time to book their place in the semi-finals. The first semi-final will see Morocco take on Egypt, which will be played on […]

todayMay 13, 2025

Entertainment

MI ABAGA OPENS UP ABOUT SOME REGRETS OF HIS LIFE

Veteran Nigerian rapper, MI ABAGA has opened up about some of the biggest regrets of his life, revealing that learning how to roll cannabis tops the list. In an interview, the rapper admitted that while he doesn’t mix substances or do hard drugs, the ability to roll his own weed has led to excessive smoking. MI also spoke about mistakes in his relationships with women,  admitting to making poor decisions that cost […]

todayMay 13, 2025

News

CHELSEA STRIKER NICOLAS JACKSON BANNED UNTIL PREMIER LEAGUE’S NEXT SEASON

Chelsea striker, NICOLAS JACKSON will no longer feature for the Premier League side this season, after he was shown a red card for “serious foul play” during Chelsea’s 2-0 defeat to Newcastle United in Sunday’s early kick-off. Chelsea’s challenge intensified when JACKSON was dismissed for elbowing SVEN BOTMAN, with Referee JOHN BROOKSinitially issuing a yellow card, but following a VAR review at the pitchside monitor, he upgraded the decision to a straight red. Despite being reduced […]

todayMay 12, 2025

National

JOHN LEGEND CLAIMS KANYE WEST’S MOTHER’S DEATH AFFECTED HIS MENTAL HEALTH

American singer JOHN LEGEND has shared his thoughts about his former friend KANYE WEST, suggesting that the death of WEST’smother affected the rapper’s mental health. Recall that WEST, also known as YE, had openly talked about his experiences with bipolar disorder and autism, expressing his belief that he was misdiagnosed with bipolar disorder. However, LEGEND in a recent interview, said YE’S descent started after his mother passed in 2007, noting that his mental health has continued to deteriorate ever since […]

todayMay 12, 2025

National

AIR PEACE REPATRIATES 78 TRAFFICKED NIGERIAN WOMEN

Air Peace Limited says it has carried out a rescue mission to repatriate 78 Nigerian women trafficked to Côte d’Ivoire under the false pretense of employment.  Air Peace’s Chairman, ALLEN ONYEMA, who made this known yesterday said the airline deployed a Boeing 737 aircraft (registration 5N-BQV), which departed Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos, on Saturday and landed at Félix-Houphouët-Boigny International Airport, Abidjan, before returning with the victims on the same day entirely free of charge.  ONYEMA, while […]

todayMay 12, 2025

National

POLICE ARREST 228 SUSPECTS IN ENUGU

The Police Command in Enugu State says it has arrested no fewer than 228 suspects in two months for various crimes ranging from kidnapping, murder, armed robbery and vandalism. The  state Commissioner of Police, MAMMAN GIWA, who made the revelation in a press briefing held at the command’s headquarters in the state, said the arrests were part of the command’s efforts to combat crime and ensure the state remains safe for […]

todayMay 9, 2025

News

MAN UTD TO PLAY TOTTENHAM IN EUROPA LEAGUE FINAL

Manchester United will take on Tottenham Hotspur in the Europa League final. The Red Devils have qualified after coming from behind to defeat Athletic Bilbao 4-1 last night. RUBEN AMORIM’S side came into the tie with a 3-0 lead from the first leg in Spain, but it was the LaLiga side who stunned Old Trafford with the opening goal in the first half, after MIKEL JAUREGIZAR beat ANDRE ONANA from distance with a stunning effort. […]

todayMay 9, 2025

Entertainment

TIWA SAVAGE SPARKS DATING RUMOURS WITH USHER.

Nigerian Afrobeats sensation, TIWA SAVAGEand American singer, USHER RAYMONDhave fueled dating speculations after being captured doing the 30 Seconds Challenge together in London recently. USHER surprised fans by bringing out TIWA SAVAGE as a special guest during his ‘Past Present Future’ tour stop at London’s O2 Arena last night with the audience going wild in excitement as he joined SAVAGE to perform her hit song, ‘Somebody’s Son’. At the afterparty, USHER challenged TIWA to freestyle for 30 seconds, and during her […]

todayMay 9, 2025

National

PRESIDENT TINUBU JOINS WORLD LEADERS TO CONGRATULATE POPE LEO THE 14TH

President BOLA TINUBU has congratulated His Holiness Leo XIV (14th) on his election as the pope and the new leader of the Roman Catholic Church. The Nigerian President conveyed his best wishes through his media aide, BAYO ONANUGA, felicitating with the conclave for electing the American ROBERT FRANCIS PREVOST as the 267th Bishop of Rome. The President in his message, affirmed the valued relations shared between Nigeria and the Holy See over many years while acknowledging […]

todayMay 9, 2025

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