Some Elements in Presidential Villa Working Against Tinubu – El-Rufai Governor Nasir El-Rufai of Kaduna State has said some elements in Nigeria’s Presidential Villa are working against Bola Tinubu, the presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress, APC. The governor also revealed that the individuals had their candidate for the APC presidential primaries, but the…
Google Unveils Startups Accelerator for Female Entrepreneurs in Africa By Boniface Ihiasota, USA Google has launched the First Google for Startups Accelerator program for Women Founders in Africa, providing resources and opportunities for female entrepreneurs. Excel Breaking News gathered that applications are now open and will close on February 20th. The program, lasting three months,…
Banks Will Accept Old Naira Notes After Deadline — CBN Governor The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor, Godwin Emefiele, has announced that banks will continue to accept old Naira notes after the deadline for swapping with new currency notes. He made the disclosure in Abuja on Tuesday when he appeared before the House of…
Foreign Powers Behind Nigeria’s Insecurity – Buhari President Muhamamdu Buhari has attributed Nigeria’s insecurity problem to powerful countries bent on destroying Nigeria. Buhari made the assertion on Monday in Kano at a presidential lunch after his tour around the state to commission projects by the administration of Governor Ganduje. According to him: “One can clearly…
Zelensky Opposes Russia’s Participation in Olympics Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky says the International Olympic Committee (IOC) would be telling the whole world that terror “is somehow acceptable’’ should Russian and Belarusian athletes are able to compete at Paris 2024. The IOC confirmed last week it intended to uphold sanctions against Russian and Belarusian state and…
Nigerians React as Singer, Iyanya Pushes Fan Off Stage in Anambra Nigerians have taken to social media to condemn popular Nigerian Afropop singer, Iyanya Onoyom Mbuk, professionally known by his stage name Iyanya for pushing a fan off stage while spraying him money in Akwa, Anambra State. A video that angered fans on social media…
Morale Booster: Putin Sends Strippers, Dancers to Entertain Russian Soldiers at Warfront By Boniface Ihiasota, USA Russian President Vladimir Putin has ordered the deployment of entertainers, including strippers and pole dancers, to supply bases near the front line in an effort to boost morale among Russian troops. The move comes as the Kremlin announces a…
JUST IN: CBN Extends Deadline for Use of Old Naira Notes The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has extended the deadline for the use of old naira notes in Nigeria by 17 days. The Governor of CBN, Godwin Emefiele, announced the extension on Sunday morning, stating that he had received approval from President Muhammadu Buhari….
Shanty Town: I didn’t Brush or Bath for Days to Deliver My Role — Mokeme By Boniface Ihiasota, USA Nollywood sensation Chidi Mokeme is causing a stir with his recent portrayal of the iconic character “Scar” in the highly-regarded six-part series, Shanty Town. Fans are raving about the actor’s commitment to the role, with Mokeme…
Osun: NURTW Protest In Reaction To Tribunal’s Verdict Early this morning, around 6-7am, information reached has reported that some men of the Osun State NURTW started protecting, reacting to the recent judgments by the State Tribunal On Governor Ademola Adeleke removal in office and declaring former governor Oyetola as winner of the recent gubernatorial election…