ByteDance, the parent company of TikTok, is reportedly considering shutting down the app in the US rather than selling it, as per Reuters, which cited four sources. This development arises as ByteDance encounters legal obstacles due to legislation aiming to prohibit the platform from US app stores. Sources familiar with the situation suggest that selling […]
On Wednesday, Multichoice, a broadcasting company, announced an increase in the prices of its services in Nigeria, just four months after the last adjustment. The company implemented price revisions across its package offerings, which will come into effect on May 1, 2024. Following the recent price hike, the DStv Premium package surged from N29,500 to […]
During a meeting at the party’s secretariat in Abeokuta, the Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party in Ogun State, Sikirullai Ogundele, attributed the party’s loss in the 2023 governorship election to the alleged authoritarian behavior of its governorship candidate, Ladi Adebutu. Ogundele accused Adebutu of fueling internal strife within the party, asserting that his disregard […]
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has obtained a court order to freeze 300 accounts, with one account allegedly involved in illegal transactions amounting to $15 billion. The Chairman of the EFCC, Ola Olukoyede, made this announcement during an interactive session with editors and bureau chiefs in Abuja on Tuesday. He disclosed that the […]
The Commissioner of Police for the Delta State Command, Mr. Abaniwonda Olufemi, has emphasized that the well-being of both current and deceased officers remains a primary concern for the Inspector General of Police. Olufemi reiterated this stance on Thursday during a ceremony held in Asaba, the command’s headquarters, where he presented a cheque totaling N47,827,529 […]
On Friday, Maradun town, situated as the headquarters of Maradun Local Government Area in Zamfara State, witnessed a harrowing invasion by bandits, resulting in the tragic deaths of two individuals and the abduction of numerous others. Faruku Shehu, a native of the area, recounted that the bandits descended upon the town in the early hours […]
Delta State Police Public Relations Officer, Bright Edafe, has urged Nigerians to control their anger to prevent tragic incidents such as murder. He emphasized that assertions of self-defense in murder cases are solely within the jurisdiction of the court. Edafe conveyed this message via his social media handle on Friday, highlighting that the police command […]
Ajax maintains their fifth position in the Eredivisie and remains in contention for a Europa League spot next season after securing a crucial 2-2 draw against Excelsior on Wednesday evening. Initially facing the prospect of defeat, Ajax managed to salvage a point thanks to Chuba Akpom’s equalizer in the 88th minute. However, despite his pivotal […]
The Athletics School Games, organized by sports enthusiast Seun Akinbohun and supported by the Lagos State Athletics Association, is set to debut with the participation of fifteen schools from across Lagos State. The event, scheduled for Saturday, April 27th at Yaba College of Technology, has also been registered with World Athletics, signifying its aim to […]
Cynthia Ogunsemilore, the gold medalist at the African Games, stands out as the sole Nigerian female boxer who has secured qualification for the Paris Olympics. In an interview with PETER AKINBO, she shares insights into her boxing journey, aspirations for the Olympics, and more. How did you initially become involved in boxing? My introduction to […]