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Gold prices slipped on Monday as a resurgent dollar and robust American labour data outweighed the geopolitical risk premium from the Middle East. Spot gold fell 0.4 per cent to $4,658.90 per ounce, retreating from recent highs despite the ongoing maritime blockade in the Persian Gulf. Investors are recalibrating their portfolios as the prospect of…
Bayero University, Kano (BUK), has announced the passing of Hadiza Jega, the wife of former Vice-Chancellor and former Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Professor Attahiru Jega. The university confirmed her death in a statement released on Sunday, 5 April 2026. Mrs Jega was a prominent figure within the university community during her…
Africa’s payments giant, Flutterwave, has secured a Nigerian banking licence, marking a definitive end to its reliance on the “sponsorship model.” For years, the fintech functioned by partnering with established commercial banks to access clearing and settlement systems. This new regulatory milestone allows the company to hold deposits directly and internalise its financial value chain….
The Federal Government has declared Friday, April 3, and Monday, April 6, as public holidays to mark the 2026 Easter celebrations. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, Minister of Interior, confirmed the dates in a Wednesday statement, formalising the traditional four-day break for the Christian season. Good Friday and Easter Monday remain pillars of the national calendar, offering a…
Céline Dion will return to the stage this September for a 10-night residency at the Paris La Défense Arena. The announcement, made on the singer’s 58th birthday, marks her first scheduled concert series since Stiff Person Syndrome (SPS) forced her into a four-year hiatus. Dion describes the comeback as the “best gift” of her life….
The Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCA) has released its 12th edition shortlist, with Gingerrr and The Herd securing nine nominations each. The announcement, broadcast live on Sunday, marks the start of the most prestigious cycle in African cinema. Veteran actress Joke Silva will head the jury, lending her authoritative weight to the selection process….
Niger State faces an imminent risk of a polio outbreak following a surge in cases across five neighbouring states. Dr. Ibrahim Mohammed, a specialist with UNICEF’s Kaduna Field Office, issued the warning during a strategic review in Minna over the weekend. He noted that high prevalence in Bauchi, Kebbi, Kwara, Zamfara, and Sokoto makes Niger…
The Nigerian community in India is sounding the alarm over what they describe as a state-sponsored campaign of racial profiling and police violence. Reports from Mumbai, Delhi, and Rajasthan suggest that Nigerian students and businessmen are being systematically targeted for “visa regularisation” checks that often devolve into physical assault and arbitrary detention. The National Association…
A California jury has ordered veteran American entertainer Bill Cosby to pay $19.3 million to a woman he drugged and sexually assaulted over fifty years ago. The verdict, delivered on Monday in a Santa Monica civil court, marks one of the largest financial penalties ever levied against the disgraced actor. Donna Motsinger, now 84, testified…
A collision between an Air Canada Express jet and a ground vehicle has forced an indefinite closure of New York’s LaGuardia airport. The Federal Aviation Administration issued a ground stop late Sunday night following the mid-runway impact. Officials warned that the disruption will likely persist well into the next travel day. The crash involved a…
