Manny Pacquiao officially retires from boxing to chase Philippine presidential bid

Boxing legend,  Manny Pacquiao has announced his retirement to focus on his plans  to run for president of the Philippines in the 2022 elections. 

 

Unknown gunmen kill late Dora Akunyili’s husband in Anambra

 Dr. Chike Akunyili, the husband of late former Information Minister and NAFDAC boss, Prof. Dora Akunyili, has been murdered by unknown gunmen. 

 

Air Vice Marshal Sikiru Smith kidnapped by masked men in Lagos

 

Air Vice Marshal Sikiru Smith (retd.) has been kidnapped by masked gunmen in the Ajah area of Lagos State.

 

Bitcoin value falls drastically after China declares all crypto-currency transactions illegal

The value of Bitcoin has dramatically dropped after China's central bank on Friday, September 24 announced that all transactions of crypto-currencies are illegal, effectively banning digital tokens such as Bitcoin and ethereum in the country.

 

US agrees deal to free Huawei boss arrested in Canada over fraud charges since 2018

Huawei Chief Financial Officer, Meng Wanzhou held in Canada on US fraud charges since 2018 could be freed as soon as possible after the US government said it would submit a "resolution" to the case against her.

 

Ghanaian Trade Union locks up foreigners' shops again

 

Over 40 shops belonging to foreigners in the eastern region of Koforidua was on Monday September 20, locked up by members of the Ghana Union of Traders Association. 

 

VAT: You can't say be your brother’s keeper while you’re doing an illegal thing - Governor Wike slams critics

Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers state has fired back at his critics over their comments in the ongoing face-off with the Federal Inland Revenue Services over collection of Value Added Tax. 

 

Heaven won’t fall if another Northerner is elected President - Hakeem Baba-Ahmed

Spokesman of the Northern Elders Forum (NEF), Hakeem Baba-Ahmed, has said heaven will not fall if another northerner is elected the next President of Nigeria, DailyTrust reported.

 

Okon Lagos slams corrupt politicians and yahoo boys

 

Actor Bishop Umoh a.k.a Okon Lagos has lashed out at online fraudsters popularly known as yahoo boys and corrupt politicians over their activities. 

 

Rush to the national assembly for amendment of the VAT law is dead on arrival - Governor Akeredolu

 Governor Rotimi Akeredolu has raised an alarm of a rush to the national assembly for an amendment of the Value Added Tax law. 

 

'The day Chelsea accused me of racially abusing Mikel Obi almost ruined my life' - Former Premier League referee, Mark Clattenburg writes in his autobiography

 Former Premier League referee, Mark Clattenburg has opened up on the 2012 racism row which involved him and ex- Chelsea superstar, John Mikel Obi. 

 

Poverty is why many people are religious and churchy - Reno Omokri

 Reno Omokri is of the opinion that many people are religious and churchy because of poverty.

 

In a post shared on his Instagram page, Reno opined that poverty alters one's perspective.

 

His post reads;

"Poverty is why many people are religious and churchy. When these same people relocate abroad and see that their prayer requests are easily met in their new locations, they lose their religiosity. Religion is a reaction to poverty. Faith is a more reliable judge of Godliness. That is why after salvation, Christ taught more about wealth. Because without wealth, your spiritual health is at risk. Poverty alters your perspective. You make enemies out of innocent people. You blame ancestral curses and village people for your poverty, when in fact the problem is your location, which is overpopulated and underfunded. And fear of enemies, rather than love for God drives you to church"

What type of bambiala mentality is this? What is Buhari doing with all these loans? - Reno Omokri asks as he reacts to the President's new loan request

Former presidential spokesperson, Reno Omokri has reacted to President Muhammadu Buhari's new loan request to the senate. 

 

Edo bars unvaccinated civil servants from work

Unvaccinated civil servants have been barred from coming to their offices by the Edo state government. 

 

UAE declares six Nigerians wanted for terrorism

Six Nigerians have been declared wanted by the United Arab Emirates (UAE) for terrorism.

 

Governor Obiano leads protest against IPOB sit-at-home order

 

Governor Willie Obiano of Anambra state today September 13 led some residents of the state to stage a protest against the continued sit-at-home order by the Indigenous People of Biafra.

 

"It’s a kind of entitlement mentality" - Lawmaker Akin Alabi addresses political office holders who feel disappointed people no longer call them after their tenure

Member of the House of Representatives, Akin Alabi has addressed political office holders who expect same patronage they enjoyed while in power to continue after their tenure. 

 

Winning Copa America with Argentina was 'most difficult' trophy of my career - Lionel Messi

Six time Ballon d'Or winner, Lionel Messi has called the international silverware he won with Argentina, his most difficult trophy of his career so far.

 

Naira now trading at 545/$ in parallel market

The Nigerian Naira has hit an all time low in 48 years after trading for 545/$ in parallel markets on Thursday September 9. 

 

States sue FG over sharing of stamp duty revenue

 Abubakar Malami, the Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF) has been sued by Attorneys-general of the 36 states over non-remission of funds generated from stamp duties into state accounts.

 

Lagos Assembly passes bills on open grazing ban and VAT

The Lagos State House of Assembly on Thursday, September 9, passed the state’s Value Added Tax (VAT) and the bill that prohibits open cattle grazing.

 

"He was genius' - Trump praises slave master and Confederate General Robert E. Lee after his statue was dismantled in Virginia

 Former US President, Donald Trump has praised slave master and Confederate Robert E. Lee as a 'genius' after the Confederate leader’s statue was dismantled in Richmond, Virginia.

 

Don Jazzy celebrates his mother on her birthday

 Ace music producer, Don Jazzy has taken to Instagram to celebrate his mother on her birthday. 

 

Manchester United release official photos of Cristiano Ronaldo's signing

 

Manchester United have released official photos of Cristiano Ronaldo's signing.

 

Kanye West grabs 10th No. 1 album on Billboard, equalling Eminem's record

Kanye West’s new album, Donda has debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200, the tenth time he'll have an album top the list.

 

With this feat, Kanye now equals Eminem's record (10) in the biggest week for any album release this year as it has also surpassed Olivia Rodrigo’s 'Sour'

Billboard reported that Kanye's Donda album debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 albums chart after moving 309,000 equivalent album units in its first week of which 37,000 of that total came from pure album sales. 

The album marks the biggest first-week sales total of the year, with Olivia Rodrigo’s Sour album moving 295,000 equivalent album units when it was first released three months ago.

Kanye has become one of only seven artists in chart history to release 10 chart-topping albums (alongside the Beatles, JAY-Z, Bruce Springsteen, Barbra Streisand, Eminem, and Elvis Presley). Donda also gave him the largest streaming week for an album in 2021, surpassing J. Cole’s The Off-Season.

 The album success comes after his sold out Donda live listening sessions and sold out GAP-Adidas merchandise .

 

Kanye,  one of the most influential figures in pop culture for at least 15 years has features from JAY-Z, Travis Scott, Lil Baby, The Weeknd, Don Toliver on the album.

Driver absconds with Ogun company's goods worth N4.7m, sells at giveaway price

Operatives of the Ogun State Police Command have arrested three suspects in connection with the diversion of goods valued at N4.7 million belonging to a company.

 

Premier league record broken as $60m worth of Cristiano Ronaldo shirts sold in 12 hours

Manchester United fans will hope that Cristiano Ronaldo’s return to the club brings success on the pitch as his return has already brought commercial success off the pitch.

 

Guinean president arrested by army in reported 'coup'

President Alpha Conde of Guinea was arrested on Sunday April 5, by the military in an apparent coup.

Nigeria ranked third best African team after finishing with 10 medals at Tokyo Paralympics

Team Nigeria has ended its 2020 Tokyo Paralympic Games with a total of 10 medals comprising four gold, one silver, and five bronze medals. 

Pastor's wife and teenage daughters abducted as gunmen break into another home in Abuja

Gunmen suspected to be kidnappers have abducted a 45-year-old woman and two of her daughters at Pegi community in Kuje area council of Abuja.

 

Manchester United star Aaron Wan-Bissaka pleads guilty to driving his £160k Lamborghini Urus while facing ban

Manchester United footballer Aaron Wan-Bissaka has pleaded guilty to driving while disqualified, without a licence and without insurance.

 

Singer Iyanya bags political appointment

 Singer, Iyanya, has been appointed the Senior Special Assistant on Tourism and Entertainment to the Cross River state governor, Ben Ayade.

 

Chelsea hit with double FA charge as Thomas Tuchel's side are accused of failing to control their players against Liverpool

 Chelsea have been hit with two charges from the Football Association for being unable to control their players during the 1-1 draw at Liverpool. 

 

'I'm not closing the count just yet!' - Cristiano Ronaldo speaks out after breaking Ali Daei's international scoring record

 

Cristiano Ronaldo has spoken out after becoming the international football's record goalscorer. 

 

Trump tells the US to invade and 'bomb the hell' out of Afghanistan if the Taliban doesn't return billions in US weapons and equipment

Former US President Donald Trump has asked the US government to invade and bomb the hell out of Afghanistan if the Taliban fails to return billions in US weapons and equipment.