A US jury on Thursday found Robert De Niro’s production company liable for gender discrimination against a former employee who said she had been forced to perform “stereotypically female” jobs…
Month: November 2023
Man City face Chelsea test as pressure builds on Ten Hag
Premier League leaders Manchester City travel to Chelsea on Sunday with Erling Haaland in ominous form as Arsenal and Tottenham seek to recover from their first defeats of the season.…
Chinese former bank chief given life in prison for bribery
China on Friday sentenced the former president of one of its biggest state-owned banks to life in prison for bribery, state media reported, as a campaign against corruption sweeps through…
Visa application centres remain open, says Canada High Commission
The Canada High Commission in Abuja has confirmed that the processing of immigration, refugee, and citizenship applications remains ongoing despite the suspension of operations.
Troops eliminate 113 terrorists, nab 300 others
The Defence Headquarters says the troops of the armed forces have eliminated 113 terrorists and apprehended 300 others in different operations in various theaters across the country in the last…
NDIC pays N1.39bn to depositors of failed banks
The Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC) has paid N1.39 billion to 36,163 depositors of 110 closed microfinance banks (MFBs) and three primary mortgage banks (PMBs). The Managing Director of NDIC,…
FRSC records 37 deaths, 109 road accidents in Borno
The Borno Command of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) says 37 lives were lost in 109 road crashes recorded across the state from January to date. The state sector…
APC to honour former President Buhari, Tinubu, others
The All Progressives Congress (APC) says it plans to honor some of its pre-performing governors and lawmakers elected on its platform with a Productivity Award on Nov. 25 in Abuja.…
NDIC trains students on financial saving habits in Sokoto
The Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC) advised students on Thursday to embrace financial savings and develop financial discipline on spending for a productive and better life. The NDIC Sokoto Zonal…
Imo, Bayelsa, Kogi safe for voters — Matawalle
The Minister of State for Defence, Dr. Bello Matawalle, has assured residents and the electorate in Imo, Bayelsa, and Kogi of their safety and protection during Saturday’s off-season elections. Matawalle…
United on brink of Champions League exit after Copenhagen collapse
Manchester United are on the brink of an early exit from the Champions League after blowing a 2-0 lead to lose 4-3 on Wednesday to FC Copenhagen as Marcus Rashford…
Musician accuses former Grammys head Neil Portnow of rape
The former head of the organization behind the Grammy awards, Neil Portnow on Wednesday was sued by a musician who accused him of drugging and raping her in 2018. The…
EU opens probe into TikTok, YouTube over child protection
The EU announced investigations on Thursday into YouTube and TikTok to find out what action the US and Chinese-owned platforms are taking to ensure the safety of minors on their…
NLC, TUC Block Abuja Airport Entrance, Demand Suspension Of Flights To Imo
Travellers were forced to miss their flights on Thursday morning when members of the organised Labour comprising the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC), blocked the entrance to the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Abuja, thereby causing heavy traffic gridlock.
Portable Warns Carter Efe: I’ll Continue to Collect Royalties for Young Duu’s Music in Zeh Nation
Controversial singer, Habeeb Okikiola, popularly known as Portable, has warned colleague Carter Efe that Young Duu, who recently left his record label, is still under contract with Zeh Nation.