Oracle co-founder Ellison becomes second richest man, adding $40bn in 2 days to reach $258bn
Oracle Co-founder Larry Ellison added $40 billion to his net worth in just two days, reaching a total of $258 billion and becoming the world’s second richest man. The…
Multichoice considers weekly DStv subscriptions as subscribers dump service
PayTV operator, Multichoice Group, is considering a weekly subscription model across its markets, including Nigeria, if the pilot phase launched in Uganda becomes successful. MultiChoice Group CEO, Calvo Mawela,…
Jumia ramps up strategy to counter Chinese rivals Temu, Shein amid investor pressure
Africa’s e-commerce giant, Jumia, said it is reshaping its business strategy to defend market share, boost profitability, and restore investor confidence as Chinese e-commerce giants Temu and Shein intensify…
Italy-bound passenger arrested with drugs hidden in winter jackets
Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency have intercepted a consignment of tramadol pills concealed in winter jackets by an Italy-bound passenger at the Murtala Muhammed International…
Iran missiles hit Israel’s Tel Aviv, Haifa as battle escalates
Iranian missiles have struck Israeli cities of Tel Aviv and Haifa, destroying homes and fuelling concerns among world leaders at this week’s G7 meeting that the conflict between the…
2027: Disquiet in APC over Tinubu, Shettima joint ticket
North-East stakeholders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) yesterday, at a meeting in Gombe, Gombe State, endorsed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Vice President Kashim Shettima for re-election in 2027.…
Appeal Court overturns Emefiele’s asset forfeiture order
The Court of Appeal, Lagos Division, has overturned the final forfeiture order issued on the assets of the former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Godwin Emefiele, to…
Police fire tear gas at residents protesting killings in Benue
Police operatives in Makurdi, the Benue state capital, have dispersed protesters using tear gas during a demonstration against renewed attacks in the state. The protest, held at the Wurukum…
Dangote refinery to begin free fuel distribution August 15 as tanker drivers threaten strike
The Dangote Petroleum Refinery has announced plans to begin a nationwide distribution of petrol and diesel starting from August 15. This was as fears of fuel scarcity mounted in…
Ado Aleru, wanted bandit kingpin, attends peace meeting in Katsina
Ado Aleru, a wanted bandit leader, has resurfaced at a peace meeting in Bichi community, Danmusa LGA of Katsina state. Aleru, who has been on the police watchlist since…
