Prof. Akpa Ekpo, a renowned economist and former director of the West African Institute of Financial and Economic Management, has urged the federal government to prioritize the implementation of a currency swap agreement with the People’s Bank of China. According to him, this action seeks to reduce our reliance on the dollar in international trade….
Late last night, the NBA stirred controversy by featuring singer Habeeb Okikiola, popularly known as Portable, at their 2023 Annual General Conference, drawing sharp criticism from netizens. This unexpected inclusion has raised questions about the association’s reputation and its commitment to professionalism. Why Portable Performed The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) swiftly responded to the public…
In an unexpected turn of events at the Big Brother Naija All Stars pool party on Thursday night, housemates Alex and Ike Onyema took centre stage. The evening took a dramatic twist when Alex, while playing in the pool with Ike, suddenly began throwing punches, sparking a commotion. Details Unveiled: Neo Akpofure and Mercy Eke,…
Remo Stars are out of the CAF Champions League after losing a penalty shootout 3-2 against Ghana’s Medeama SC. The team led by Daniel Ogunmodede won the second leg of the preliminary round contest with a 1-0 score. During the match, Medeama SC’s goalkeeper accidentally pushed the ball into his own net from a corner…
Kalu Emetu, the spokesperson for the Directorate of Road Traffic Services (DRTS) in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), has clarified the reasoning behind the N25,000 fee charged to motorists for replacing faded number plates. Emetu emphasized that this fee aligns with the agency’s legal obligations and can be justified. Emetu shared these insights on Sunday…
Grammy-winning Nigerian artist Burna Boy, whose real name is Damini Ogulu, has clarified his net worth. Despite online reports pegging his value at $22 million (₦16.8 billion), he stated that his actual net worth surpasses that figure. He made these statements during a recent interview with the American media outlet, Complex. During the interview, Burna…
Super Falcons midfielder Rita Chikwelu has signed with Saudi club Al Shabab. Chikwelu, aged 35, made this move from the Spanish team Levante Las Planas. Having spent one season at Levante, she participated in eight league matches. Her football journey began at the Nigerian club Akwa Starlets, and in 2006, she transferred to the Finnish…
Big Brother Naija All Stars housemate Lucy has expressed her readiness to continue participating in the reality show. Lucy was introduced along with other housemates, KimOprah, Prince, and Omashola, last Sunday. During her diary session on Tuesday, Lucy mentioned feeling frustrated and wanting to leave. She cited the chaos in the House as the cause…
The Oyo State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has changed the dates for its primary election ahead of the upcoming local government election. Daily Stand Nigeria recalls that the Oyo State Independent Electoral Commission (OYSIEC) had initially set April next year for the local government election. However, the APC recently adjusted the schedule…
John Owan Enoh, the recently appointed Minister for Sports, has refuted claims that he sought President Bola Tinubu’s favour to secure the role. Enoh addressed criticisms about his lack of experience in the field of sports. Despite his non-sports background, Tinubu appointed him as the 36th Minister of Sports. Enoh, formerly involved in farming, maintains…
The French Football Federation has named Former French striker Thierry Henry as the new head coach of the country’s Under-21 team until 2025. Henry was assigned as the new head coach, according to a statement released by the French Football Federation on Monday. However, the Arsenal legend will lead the team at the upcoming Olympic…
The Enugu state government has donated ₦5 million to the NYSC in the state. The announcement came from Gov. Peter Mbah during a ceremony for 2,345 Batch ‘B’ Stream ll corps members in Awgu. Mbah, represented by Chidiebere Onyia, the Enugu state government secretary, also promised electricity, two boreholes, toilets, and an access road for…
As a result of sharing a video clip showing a romantic relationship with actor Zubby Michael, rising Nollywood actress Chioma Nwaoha has stirred up online discussion. The clip revealed numerous sweet and intimate moments between the two celebrities. Chioma’s caption revealed how Zubby played a crucial role in helping her move on from a toxic…
Tottenham kicked off their new season without Harry Kane in an exciting match, drawing 2-2 against London rivals Brentford. The club’s new coach, Ange Postecoglou, urged the team to be more creative after his Premier League debut. He’s eager to avoid Spurs not winning their first two league games, something that hasn’t happened since 2015/16….
Nigerian singer Burna Boy has boasted that he influenced Grammy’s creation of the “Best African Music Performance” category. The self-proclaimed ‘African Giant’ won “Best Global Music Album” for ‘Twice As Tall’ at the 63rd Grammy Awards. In a recent interview with Los Angeles Times, he said he feels responsible for the new category but questions…
Famous Nigerian chef Hilda Baci has sparked conversations online after sharing a post that brought back memories for many. The famous chef announced a celebrity Inter-House sports game on her page to raise charity funds. In the post, Hilda disclosed that she’s on the Red House team along with Mr. Macaroni. Other celebrities featured in…
Manchester City’s manager, Pep Guardiola, has confirmed that Kevin De Bruyne will be sidelined for several months due to a serious injury. The setback occurred during Manchester City’s Premier League opener against Burnley, as De Bruyne had to be substituted due to a hamstring injury. City’s boss, Guardiola, has now revealed that the club will…
Ezekiel Tamara, a former Shooting Stars midfielder, recently joined the Bendel Insurance team in the Nigeria Professional Football League. Tamara claims that he decided to sign a two-year contract with the Benin Arsenals last month for the upcoming NPFL season because of the team’s cohesion and ambition. He spoke highly of the club’s positivity among…
The Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) 2023–2024 Season has been postponed by two weeks. The Interim Management Committee (IMC), which is in charge, has announced that the season will now start on September 8th through 10th instead of August 26th as originally scheduled. The IMC explained that the extension was necessary to ensure proper preparation…
According to The Athletic, renowned surgeon Manuel Leyes has successfully operated on Real Madrid’s Arda Guler. The 18-year-old had surgery after club meetings analyzed all the data and choices. Dailystand reports that Guler, who joined Real Madrid from Fenerbache, will need about a month to recover, possibly returning after the September international break. The young…
Bayero University, Kano’s Vice Chancellor, Professor Sagir Adamu-Abbas, has revealed that the institution now has a job plan for students. Under this scheme, students perform various tasks for the university and receive a monthly payment of N15,000. He discussed this during a recent meeting with the Education Correspondents Association of Nigeria (ECAN) at the university’s…
Enugu All Progressives Congress chieftain Osita Okechukwu has urged President Tinubu to keep El-Rufai’s cabinet post despite Senate delays and resignation rumours. Amidst controversy, Osita Okechukwu, an APC leader, implores President Bola Ahmed Tinubu not to abandon Mallam Nasir El-Rufai’s cabinet role. El-Rufai, the former Kaduna governor, faces a Senate holdup due to a security…
Anthony Joshua, the two-time heavyweight champion, shared what he said to Robert Helenius, the late substitute for Dillian Whyte, after knocking him out at London’s O2 Arena on Saturday. Originally set to face British rival Whyte in a rematch, Joshua’s plans changed when Whyte failed a drug test a week before the fight. Finland’s Helenius…
Barcelona is getting closer to securing Manchester City’s Joao Cancelo. The La Liga team has been working on this deal since July but needed to sell players first. Ousmane Dembele has moved to Paris Saint-Germain, and Franck Kessie went to Saudi Arabia, freeing up money and space. This Portuguese player, who returned from a loan…