A 41-year-old Nigerian national, Alex Ogunshakin, has been sentenced in federal court in Omaha, Nebraska, the United States for stealing more than $6 million in a wire fraud scheme that victimized two businesses. United States Attorney Susan Lehr announced that Senior US District John M. Gerrard sentenced Ogunshakin to a total of 45 months’ imprisonment …
Donald Trump: Biden promises peaceful, orderly transition
United States President Joe Biden has promised to ensure peaceful and orderly transition to the President-elect, Donald Trump. Biden stated this on Thursday while addressing Americans for the first time since Trump won Tuesday’s election. According to the President, he called Trump and assured him that his administration will work with his team to ensure …
BBNaija Angel speaks on finding love again
Big Brother Naija reality star, Angel Smith has hinted that her relationship with her colleague, Soma, has hit the rocks. The reality star shared a cryptic post hours after Soma’s ex-girlfriend, Hilda Dirisu, came out to accuse him of physically abusing her and attempting to rekindle their relationship despite being involved with Angel. She insinuated …
US election: Davido congratulates US President elect, Donald Trump
Afrobeats singer, David Adeleke, aka Davido, has congratulated Donald Trump on his re-election as the 47th President of the United States of America. He also commiserated with Vice President Kamala Harris over her defeat in the presidential election. Describing Harris as a solid woman, Davido urged her to be proud of her accomplishments. On his …
Niger Delta activists demand Kyari’s removal over moribund PH, Warri, Kaduna refineries
A group, Niger Delta Activists for Renewed Hope (NDARH), has threatened a showdown over the prolonged non-functionality of the Port Harcourt, Warri and Kaduna refineries. The group is also demanding the immediate sack of the Chief Executive Officer (GCEO) of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation Limited (NNPCL), Mallam Mele Kyari within 72 hours. This stance …
Nigeria in darkness as national grid collapses again
Nigeria was on Thursday plunged into darkness as the country’s national grid collapsed again. The bulk power supply was disrupted around 11:20am on Thursday. This was confirmed on X by Nigeria National Grid via @NationalGridNg It tweeted: “BREAKING: Another Grid Setback Experienced.” This is the second time the grid has collapsed this week and the …
Minimum wage: Makinde approves ₦80,000 for workers
Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, on Wednesday, approved a minimum wage of ₦80,000 for the state workforce. In a statement released by the state Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Dotun Oyelade, in Ibadan, the state capital, it was revealed that the Technical Committee set up by the state government had recommended and obtained approval from …
Court bars CBN, Accountant-General from withholding Kano LG funds
A Kano state high court has restrained the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, the Accountant-General of Federation, AGF, and the Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission, RMAFC, from withholding funds for the 44 LGAs in the state. Justice Ibrahim Musa-Muhammad, granted the interim order on Wednesday in an ex-parte application brought by the Chairman of …
Elon Musk’s wealth increases by $13bn after Trump’s win
Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla and owner of X (formerly Twitter), saw his fortune surge by around $13 billion just hours after his ally, Donald Trump, won the U.S. presidential election. Investors were quick to predict that Trump’s victory could bring favorable conditions for Musk’s primary venture, Tesla (TSLA), causing shares to jump by 13% …