Sixteen-year-old Osasere Okundaye has made history by becoming Nigeria’s youngest chartered accountant, setting a new national record after successfully completing the rigorous professional examinations of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN). The Ondo State-born prodigy broke the previous record set in 2022 by Jonathan Adewale Ojo, who qualified as a chartered accountant at…
Babcock University has publicly distanced itself from a certificate shared by Nigerian streamer and comedian Carter Efe, declaring the document fake, unauthorized, and not issued by the institution. The clarification comes after the content creator posted what he described as proof that he graduated with a “First Class Upper” in Biochemistry, reigniting online debates sparked…
Nigeria has received 18 priceless Benin Bronzes from Switzerland in another major victory in the country’s decades-long campaign to reclaim cultural treasures looted during the colonial era. The historic handover took place on Monday at the National Museum in Lagos, where Nigerian and Swiss officials celebrated the return of artifacts taken during the British invasion…
Excitement surrounding Wizkid’s upcoming seventh studio album, Sexy, has reached another level after a purported tracklist surfaced online just days after the singer’s exclusive listening party in Paris. The leaked document, which has spread rapidly across social media, claims to reveal the official songs and featured artists on the highly anticipated project. Among the biggest…
Indigenous rap star Zlatan Ibile is generating massive excitement across southwestern Nigeria ahead of his highly anticipated “Homecoming” concert at his alma mater, Moshood Abiola Polytechnic (MAPOLY), scheduled for Tuesday, July 1. The event, which is free for students, has quickly become one of the most talked-about entertainment gatherings on Nigerian campuses this year. The…
The Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN) has appealed to motorists not to engage in panic buying despite warning that localized fuel queues could emerge in parts of Lagos and Abuja this week due to temporary logistics challenges affecting private fuel depots. According to the association, the supply disruption is not linked to a…
Fresh military tensions in the Persian Gulf are sending shockwaves through global shipping markets, with maritime industry groups warning that war-risk insurance premiums have jumped by around 15% following the latest escalation between the United States and Iran. The increase comes after Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) claimed it carried out overnight drone and…
The humanitarian crisis in Venezuela continues to deepen after the country’s devastating twin earthquakes, with the official death toll rising to 1,430 as thousands of emergency workers from around the world intensify rescue operations. Authorities say the powerful 7.2 and 7.5 magnitude earthquakes, which struck just seconds apart earlier this week, have left widespread destruction…
Nigerian media personality and Big Brother Naija host Ebuka Obi-Uchendu and his wife, Cynthia Obi-Uchendu, are preparing to welcome their third child, delighting fans with the surprise announcement. The news was shared by Cynthia through an emotional Instagram post accompanied by elegant maternity photos. Reflecting on her journey back into motherhood, she revealed that the…
Heavy rainfall disrupted operations at Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA) in Lagos on Friday morning after floodwater and an electrical fault affected parts of the terminal, forcing airport authorities to temporarily suspend activities in the impacted area. The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) said the incident was triggered by intense downpours that caused water…
