Infinix, a trendy tech brand crafted for young consumers, officially launches the HOT 50 Series, built for a generation that thrives on discovering new technologies and experiences. Designed to meet the ever-evolving interests of today’s youth, the new HOT 50 Series empowers users across dynamic lifestyles, from gaming to content creation. Combining sleek design with robust strength, this series offers a seamless user experience that pushes boundaries while maintaining a stylish edge. The HOT 50 Series includes the HOT 50 Pro+, HOT 50 Pro, HOT 50, HOT 50 5G, and HOT 50i—each model offering a blend of aesthetics, power, and…
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Access Bank, Africa’s leading commercial bank, has launched The Power of 100 Africa initiative, aimed at honoring women driving change across various sectors in Africa. Building on the success of the 2015 Power of 100 book, which celebrated influential Nigerian women, this expanded project will highlight remarkable women in business, healthcare, technology, education, and more. In her opening remarks, Deputy Managing Director of Access Bank, Chizoma Okoli, explained the motivation for expanding the project beyond Nigeria. “This year’s edition of Power of 100 will extend beyond Nigeria, celebrating women making significant impact across the African continent. The Power of 100…
American rapper, Curtis Jackson, popularly known as 50 Cent, has claimed that he rejected a $3m offer to perform at Republican Party candidate Donald Trump’s Madison Square Garden rally in New York. He disclosed this during an interview on The Breakfast Club. 50 Cent confirmed that he “got a call” and had also been asked to perform his song ‘Many Men, Wish Death’ during this year’s Republican National Convention for a similar sum. He explained that he turned down the offers because he’s afraid of politics due to its controversial nature. “I didn’t even go far… I didn’t talk to…
The Nigerian Senate on Tuesday stripped the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, of power to appoint the CEO of the Nigerian Deposit Insurance Corporation, NDIC through an amendment of the Bank Deposit Regulator’s Principal Act. This followed a report submitted to the upper legislative Chamber by the Chairman of the Senate Committee on Banking, Insurance and Other Financial Institutions, Senator Mukhail Adetokunbo Abiru which was debated on Tuesday. The Central Bank of Nigeria had the power to appoint the Chairman and Board members of the NDIC in the principal Act. The provision had been a subject of argument, but the…
Erik ten Hag feels let down by the trio Marcus Rashford, Casemiro, and Antony after he was sacked by Manchester United, according to the UK Mirror. The Dutchman was fired on Monday morning, following a 2-1 defeat at West Ham. It left the Red Devils sitting in 14th place with a -3 goal difference. While Ten Hag was given support by new minority shareholders Sir Jim Ratcliffe and INEOS, the squad were simply sub-par throughout his tenure. It is believed that Rashford, Casemiro and Antony are three players in particular who let down their manager and were partially responsible for…
The Governor of Kogi State, Ahmed Ododo has approved the sum of N600 million naira as payment of the 2024/2025 WAEC fees for 18,734 Students in Public Secondary Schools in the state The Kogi State Commissioner For Education, Wemi Jones made the disclosure at a Press Briefing held in his office, on Tuesday. He said the state government would be paying the sum of N600 million naira for the WAEC fees. The Commissioner disclosed that the payment is in line with the Free examination fee for pupils in public schools law enacted by the State Government. He disclosed that with…
Actress Foluke Daramola’s husband, Kayode Salako has confirmed marriage with a new wife, Oluwafunke Oyegoke-Salako. Kayode was earlier rumoured to have fathered a child with another woman. However, confirming the report in a recent Facebook post, he noted that his wife, Foluke, was supportive of his decision to have a child with Oluwafunke. Giving reason for her decision, the politician said he has been married to Foluke for 13 years without biological children together. “It took me 3 years of begging Foluke, my wife, to allow me to have at least one, or two children here in Nigeria to secure…
Your Excellencies, Governors of Northern Nigeria states, I write to you with a vision we all share: building a prosperous, fair, and united Nigeria. It’s understandable to have concerns about the recent Tax Reform Bill, especially regarding the proposed shift to a derivation-based model for VAT distribution and how it might impact Northern states. However, looking more closely at this reform reveals opportunities to benefit not only Northern states but also the entire nation. I believe that with your leadership and support, this reform could unlock opportunities that advance the North’s growth and empower its communities. I wish to share…
Chelsea attacking midfielder, Cole Palmer has identified Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk as his toughest opponent. Van Dijk is widely regarded as one of the greatest defenders in the Premier League. During a Q&A with the Blues’ official X/Twitter account, the young England international was asked who he has had the most difficulty playing against, and he chose “Van Dijk.” Van Dijk and the 22-year-old have met five times with the England attacker being on the winning side just twice. Palmer is yet to taste victory against Liverpool as a Chelsea player, suffering three losses. He came off the bench…
Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria, HURIWA, said it has observed with dismay, the ways, manners and boastful tendencies of the All Progressives Congress, APC. The human rights association, raising the alarm, said this poses dangers to the survival of constitutional democracy in the country. HURIWA said the attitude of the APC appears to show that the political party in power at the centre may have pocketed or swallowed the Judiciary and the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC. By so doing, the group noted that the leaders of the national ruling party have been boasting that the party will win…