The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), has commended Nigeria for the first-ever successful prosecution and conviction of pirates in Africa. This is contained in a statement issued by the Head of Strategic Communication, Office of the National Security Adviser, Mr Zakari Usman on Thursday. He said the Executive Director of UNODC, Ghada […]
Samsung has pulled an ad showing a Muslim mother expressing support for her drag queen son, after backlash from some parts of the Muslim community. Several social media users alleged it was “an attempt to push LGBT ideology”. In a Facebook post on Wednesday, Samsung said it was aware the video “may be perceived as […]
Vice President, Yemi Osinbajo has said the $750m loan from the World Bank will create jobs, complement the Federal Government’s social investment and reduce poverty in the country. He said this is part of President Muhammadu Buhari administration’s plan to take 100 million Nigerians out of poverty in ten years. The Vice President disclosed this […]
The Nigeria Football Federation is considering the possibility of appointing Augustine Eguavoen the permanent coach of the Super Eagles. Former Nigeria international Eguavoen was named to the post last month in an interim capacity after the NFF sacked former coach Gernot Rohr. The NFF later appointed Portuguese Jose Peseiro as the new head coach of […]
The number of Netflix subscribers grew to 222 million last year, but the streaming firm is facing a rocky road ahead as the surge of interest it saw during the pandemic fades. Overall, Netflix added 18.2 million members last year – roughly half the number who subscribed in 2020. Investors had hoped that pace would […]
Biyi Oloko, a British citizen of Nigerian descent and Conservative candidate, has won the Tilehurst South and Holybrook by-election in the United Kingdom. The Tilehurst South and Holybrook seat was run as a by-election after the death of incumbent councillor Peter Argyle, after 24 years of meritorious service. Oloko, the new Conservative councillor, who has […]
When you see your mobile bill rise this year, you probably won’t blame Russia for deploying 100,000 troops at its border with Ukraine. But the two events are linked by Germany’s refusal to approve a new Russian gas pipeline. And we had proof of the impact on Wednesday. The Office for National Statistics revealed that […]
The company behind retailer Primark and drinks Ovaltine and Twinings is cutting jobs and raising some prices as inflation pushes up its costs. AB Foods (ABF) said it would cut 400 jobs at Primark as part of a drive to simplify the management structure. The group, which has ingredients and agriculture arms, said higher energy […]
In line with his administration’s commitment to traffic management and transportation, Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has acquired two sets of new 10 cars Talgo 330kmph trains for Lagos Red Line project. In a statement, yesterday, the Lagos chief executive completed the deal at a public event inside the Milwaukee facilities of Spanish train manufacturer, Talgo Incorporated […]
The US boss who sparked outrage after sacking 900 staff in an online Zoom meeting has returned as the company’s chief executive. Vishal Garg took a “break” from his duties at mortgage start-up Better.com in December, after his handling of the affair drew widespread criticism. At the time, Mr Garg apologised for his insensitive delivery […]