News as it breaks
Chris Rock made an emotional return to the stage on Wednesday night for the first time since Will Smith slapped him at the Academy Awards. Rock made his first public remarks about the incident. In his first of two shows, he was greeted by the audience at Boston’s Wilbur Theater…
Oil prices tumbled Thursday on reports that the United States is considering tapping its reserves to combat a supply crisis sparked by the Ukraine war. However, equities struggled to build on the week’s rally after Russia poured cold water on hopes that ceasefire talks were progressing, leaving the prospect of…
THE Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, has rejected the alleged plan by the Federal Government to name the ongoing second Niger Bridge after President Muhammadu Buhari, describing it as laughable. Presidential aide, Bashir Ahmad, in a video of the 1.6km bridge shared via his Twitter handle last Thursday had said…
Super Eagles vice-captain, William Troost-Ekong has promised that the team would bounce back from Tuesday’s disappointment of missing the World Cup after a 1-1 draw with Ghana put paid to their hopes. Nigeria failed in her quest to qualify for a seventh World Cup finals, losing on away goals to…
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Bruce Willis to retire from acting after aphasia diagnosis. The family of the popular “Die Hard” star made the shocking announcement via their Instagram pages, today . “As a result of this and with much consideration Bruce is stepping away from the career that has meant so much to him.”…
Academy ‘outraged’ by Will Smith’s behavior, says decision could take weeks. The letter from Academy President, David Rubin and CEO Dawn Hudson says the group is working on a “determination” on “appropriate action” for Smith, which could “take a few weeks.” Smith has come under fire for storming on stage…
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has barred Credit Guarantee Companies (CGCs) from accepting deposits among other things. The apex bank disclosed this yesterday in its guidelines for regulation and supervision of CGCs in Nigeria. According to CBN, its efforts to stimulate lending to Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs)…
President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday met with Service Chiefs in Abuja over the Kaduna train incident which occurred on Monday and directed the immediate conclusion of all the processes for the implementation of the integrated security surveillance and monitoring solution for the Abuja to Kaduna railway line. The incident happened…
Dr Osita Offor, a wrestling champion, says the All Progressives Congress (APC), can only win back the confidence of Nigerians if it presents a trusted and capable young person as presidential candidate come 2023. Osita, also known as Ultimate Commander, said an established and impeccable candidate such as Tein Jack-Rich,…
