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Ghana has officially granted citizenship to US YouTuber Darren Jason Watkins Jr., popularly known as IShowSpeed, the country’s Foreign Minister Sam Okudzeto Ablakwa announced, marking a historic moment as the influencer wraps up a month-long tour of Africa. In a post on X on Monday, Ablakwa said the government had confirmed “the irrefutable ties of…
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has authorised importers to temporarily use expired National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) licenses for import documentation, the apex bank announced on Tuesday. According to a circular issued on January 26, 2026, by the CBN’s Trade and Exchange Department and published on the bank’s website,…
Popular TikTok content creator Habeeb Hamzat, widely known as Peller, has hinted that he may step away from law school shortly after gaining admission, citing the challenges of balancing classroom learning with his income-generating activities. In a voice note shared with his followers on Tuesday, Peller expressed frustration over attending long hours of lectures without…
The Nigerian naira extended its recent rally at the official foreign exchange market, trading near ₦1,400 against the US dollar during midweek sessions on the Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market (NFEM). Figures released by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) showed that the local currency gained 1.26 per cent on Tuesday, with the dollar quoted at…
The European Union and India have finalized a historic trade agreement, ending nearly 20 years of intermittent negotiations. The pact aims to strengthen economic ties, boost trade and investment, and deepen strategic cooperation amid rising global competition and geopolitical pressures. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen described the agreement as a monumental achievement at…
Super Eagles captain Wilfred Ndidi is in mourning following the tragic death of his father, Sunday Ndidi, who died on Tuesday in a road accident in Umunede, Delta State. The retired military officer was involved in a traffic crash and was rushed to a hospital in Agbor, where he was confirmed dead. Ndidi’s club, Besiktas,…
The Executive Secretary of the Food, Beverages and Tobacco Senior Staff Association, Solomon Adebosin, has called on the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) to engage industry stakeholders in dialogue following the enforcement of its ban on alcohol sold in sachets and PET bottles below 200ml. In an interview with ARISE…
The National Industrial Court of Nigeria (NICN), Abuja, has stepped into the labour dispute between the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) and its workers, ordering an immediate suspension of the ongoing strike that had disrupted activities across the nation’s capital. The order followed an interlocutory application filed by the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory,…
Striker Tammy Abraham has officially completed a permanent transfer from Roma to Turkish side Besiktas for £11.2 million, a move that clears the path for his highly anticipated return to Aston Villa in the Premier League. The 28-year-old travelled to the UK on Friday and underwent a medical on Saturday after Villa agreed an £18…
The National Orientation Agency (NOA) has applauded actress and filmmaker Funke Akindele after her latest film, Behind the Scenes, set a new benchmark for Nollywood at the box office. The film has surpassed ₦2.2 billion in Nigeria, making it the first Nollywood production to cross the ₦2 billion milestone. According to NOA, Behind the Scenes…