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Francis laid to rest as 400,000 mourn pope ‘with an open heart’

NewsDeskNgApr 26, 2025April 26, 20250

Pope Francis was laid to rest in Rome Saturday after a Vatican funeral for the “pope among the people” attended by hundreds of thousands of mourners and world leaders including US President Donald Trump. Around 400,000 people packed St Peter’s Square and lined the streets in Rome to say goodbye...

Moremonee Sets African Fintech Milestone with First-of-its-Kind Security Feature in Africa

NewsDeskNgApr 26, 2025April 26, 20250

A leading fintech company, Moremonee with innovative financial solutions to individuals and businesses, has always prioritised user protection, convenience, and experience, establishing itself as a trusted partner for effective financial management. Once again, Moremonee has raised the bar in digital banking innovation with the official launch of two groundbreaking security...

MTN Group confirms network breach by cybercrooks

NewsDeskNgApr 26, 2025April 26, 20250

MTN Group yesterday confirmed that it was targeted in a cyber attack but has moved to calm concerns, assuring customers, partners, and stakeholders that its key systems and customer data were not compromised. The telecoms giant in a statement released on Thursday, April 24, revealed that it had detected unauthorized...

My dad made his first million at 23 – Davido

NewsDeskNgApr 26, 2025April 26, 20250

Grammy-nominated singer Davido has claimed his father, Dr. Deji Adeleke, earned his first million at 23 and now leads a major energy business. In a recent episode of the American podcast Bagfuel Brigade, Davido said his company generates approximately 18% of West Africa’s electricity, supplying it to the government for distribution. “My Dad...

Don’t let social pressure dictate your finances – Chude Jideonwo

NewsDeskNgApr 26, 2025April 26, 20250

Media personality Chude Jideonwo has shared valuable insights into managing finances and making smart investment decisions. In a recent interview, he emphasised the importance of storing wealth in assets that can be relied upon during difficult times. He cited his experience of buying a house at 24 as a significant investment decision....

Mohbad: Second autopsy rules out drug abuse

NewsDeskNgApr 26, 2025April 26, 20250

Dr. Uworm Okereke Eze, a forensic pathologist at the University College Hospital (UCH), Ibadan, Oyo State, has formally released findings following his appointment to conduct a second autopsy and toxicology analysis into the death of pop star, Ilerioluwa Oladimeji Aloba, popularly known as Mohbad. Eze received a formal letter on July...

Baptist Convention to Tinubu: Convene National Security Summit

NewsDeskNgApr 26, 2025April 26, 20250

Concerned by the resurgence spate of insecurity across the nation, the Nigerian Baptist Convention (NBC) has urged President Bola Tinubu to urgently convene a national security summit. The proposed summit, according to the Convention, should bring together former Presidents, Heads of State as well as current and past security chiefs to chart...

Wizkid, Rema, Asake, Tems nominated for 2025 American Music Awards

NewsDeskNgApr 26, 2025April 26, 20250

Afrobeats stars Wizkid, Rema, Tems and Asake have been nominated for the 51st American Music Awards. They are among the nominees for the Favourite Afrobeats Artist award, going head-to-head with South African Grammy-winner Tyla. This category, introduced in 2022, has already proven to be a platform for showcasing the global reach...

Komolafe: Redefining Regulatory Excellence At NUPRC

NewsDeskNgApr 25, 2025April 25, 20250

By Toby Prince In 2021, a new dawn broke in Nigeria’s oil and gas sector with the establishment of the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC), a game-changer designed to oversee the nation’s most prized resources. Born out of the need for transparency, accountability, and efficiency, the NUPRC’s mission was...

EFCC Promises Swift Response To Petition Against Mele Kyari As Lawyers, Storm Commission With Protest Letter

NewsDeskNgApr 25, 2025April 25, 20250

A group of lawyers and civil society organizations (CSOs) early this morning stormed the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) headquarters in Abuja with a petition against Mele Kyari, the former Group Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation Limited (NNPCL). The commission’s Spokesman, Dele Oyewale, who received...