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Squid Game Actor, O Yeong-su Convicted of Sexual Misconduct
Veteran actor O Yeong-su, renowned for his role in the global hit Netflix series “Squid Game,” has been found guilty of sexual misconduct by a South Korean court.
The 79-year-old actor received an eight-month suspended sentence and was … Continue Reading
Deadly Clash Leaves Military Personnel and Civilians Dead in Delta State
A violent clash erupted between soldiers on a peace mission and irate youths in Okuama and Okoloba communities, both located in Delta State, resulting in numerous casualties.
According to reports by BIGPEN NIGERIA, a commanding officer, two majors, and … Continue Reading
SEC Raises Nigerian Crypto Exchange Registration Fee by 500% to N150M
Nigeria’s Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has unveiled proposed amendments to the registration fees for platforms offering Crypto Exchange services. The proposed changes aim to provide clarity and incorporate feedback from industry stakeholders, particularly following engagements with the Central Bank … Continue Reading
Fake Medical Doctor Arrested in Rivers State
The Anti-Quackery Committee of the Nigeria Medical Association (NMA) in Rivers State has apprehended a fraudulent individual posing as a medical doctor.
The suspect, identified as Mr. Echi Igbo Michael, was captured during an interview for the position … Continue Reading
Wike Inaugurates Sunrise Waterpark in Abuja, Highlights Tourism Development Efforts
In a bid to boost tourism and economic development in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), the Minister of the FCT, Nyesom Wike, inaugurated the Sunrise Waterpark in Abuja.
Developed by the Nadeem Group, the recreational facility is situated at Sunrise … Continue Reading
AMCON Seeks Court Permission to Possess Houses of Defaulters in Suit Filed Against Maimako International Limited
The Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria (AMCON) has filed a lawsuit before the Federal High Court in Abuja seeking to take possession of two houses belonging to Maimako International Limited over a N50 million debt.
In the suit filed by … Continue Reading
Inflation in Nigeria Surges to 31.70% record high in February 2024
Inflation continue to plague Nigeria as the latest data from the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) reveals a disconcerting upward trend. The headline inflation rate surged to 31.70% in February 2024, marking a notable increase from January 2024’s rate of … Continue Reading
Governor Umo Eno Commits to Ibom Deep Seaport Realization, Allocates Office Accommodation to Implementation Committee
Akwa Ibom State Governor, Mr Umo Eno, has committed to the realization of the Ibom Deep Seaport, as he officially handed over a befitting office accommodation to the Technical Committee on the Implementation of the Seaport Project.
According to … Continue Reading
CBN Sells N161.5 Billion in Treasury Bills Amid Investor Appetite for Higher Returns
In its auction held on March 13, 2024, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) successfully sold N161.5 billion worth of Nigerian Treasury Bills (NTBs), showcasing continued investor confidence in the country’s debt instruments.
The auction attracted significant … Continue Reading
Nigeria Emerges as Africa’s Leading Importer of Refined Petrol from Europe, Reports S&P Global Commodity Insights
S&P Global Commodity Insights analysts have disclosed that Nigeria has assumed the position of Africa’s primary importer of refined petrol, amid a surge in petrol shipments from Europe to the continent.
Following the European Union’s ban on Russian oil since … Continue Reading