PERSONAL FINANCELAGOS – With the cost of commodities skyrocketing daily due to persistent inflation, survival has become a colossal task for people of all social classes. The situation is dire, affecting even the affluent, who are finding it challenging to sustain their lifestyles and businesses. The depreciating value of the Naira, especially compared to foreign […]
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MTN Group Announces Leadership Changes in Nigeria and Congo-Brazzaville
MTN Group has appointed Mohammed Rufai as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of MTN Congo-Brazzaville and Ayham Moussa as Chief Operations Officer (COO) of MTN Nigeria, effective September 1 and August 19, 2024, respectively. The telecom giant also announced the voluntary early retirement of MTN Côte d’Ivoire CEO Djibril Ouattara and the departure of MTN Nigeria […]
OAAN Refutes Claims of Opposition to Chartered Body for Out-of-Home Media Bill
The Out-of-Home Advertising Association of Nigeria (OAAN) has denied a publication by certain media outlets that linked the association with a statement from the Heads of Advertising Sectoral Group (HASG) opposing the proposed Chartered Body for Out-of-Home Media Bill. According to OAAN, the statement incorrectly claimed that the group opposes the bill currently under consideration […]
Dele Farotimi Claims Tinubu’s Popularity Highest in Igbo Land Amid Nationwide Protests
Human rights activist and lawyer, Dele Farotimi, stated that the ongoing nationwide protest, titled ‘End Bad Governance In Nigeria’, has demonstrated that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is more popular in South Eastern Nigeria than in any other part of the country. Farotimi, known for his criticism of President Tinubu, pointed out that the Southeast has […]
“The Impact of Hormonal Imbalances on Mental Health: Key Disorders to Watch For”
Hormonal imbalances, characterized by irregular levels of hormones in the bloodstream, can profoundly affect mental health. Hormones, which act as chemical messengers, influence various bodily functions including mood regulation. Even minor imbalances can lead to significant mental health issues. Here are five mental disorders linked to hormonal imbalances: Understanding the relationship between hormones and mental […]
Protest Organizers Disown Adegboruwa’s Call to End Demonstrations, Vow to Continue
Organizers of the ongoing #EndBadGovernance protests have distanced themselves from human rights lawyer Ebun-Olu Adegboruwa’s call to end the nationwide demonstrations. They pledged to continue the protests until President Bola Tinubu addresses their demands. Adegboruwa had called for an end to the rallies, citing infiltration by fifth columnists. However, protest leaders rejected his stance and […]
Trump Agrees to Debate Kamala Harris on September 4
Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump announced late Friday that he has agreed to debate his Democratic opponent, Vice President Kamala Harris, on Fox News on September 4. “I have agreed with Fox News to debate Kamala Harris on Wednesday, September 4th,” Trump wrote on his Truth Social platform. It was not immediately clear if Harris […]
Kamala Harris Becomes Democratic Presidential Nominee for 2024 Election
US Vice President Kamala Harris has secured the Democratic Party’s presidential nomination, solidifying her historic candidacy against Republican Donald Trump in the November elections. Harris, 59, emerged as the sole candidate in a five-day electronic vote involving nearly 4,000 party convention delegates, concluding on Friday. As the first Black and South Asian woman to receive […]
Illegal Charter Jet Operations Cost Nigeria N15 Billion Annually
Aircraft Used for Money Laundering, Drug Trafficking — Stakeholders NCAA Lacks Monitoring Capacity, Conversion to Commercial Purposes Beyond Nigeria — Analysts In Nigeria, the aviation industry is plagued by the pervasive influence of illegal charter jet operators, resulting in significant financial losses and safety concerns. These rogue entities exploit regulatory loopholes and evade oversight, engaging […]
Pentagon Chief Cancels Plea Deals for Three September 11 Suspects
The Pentagon announced on Wednesday that plea deals had been reached with three suspects but withheld specifics. A U.S. official suggested these agreements likely involved guilty pleas in exchange for removing the death penalty. On Friday, Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin revoked these deals, taking the authority from Susan Escallier, who oversees the Pentagon’s Guantanamo war […]