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Japan: Two boxers die from brain injuries at Tokyo event

The Japanese athletes, both 28 years old, were rushed into emergency surgery after competing in separate bouts on August 2.Two Japanese boxers have died within days of each other after sustaining brain injuries in separate bouts on the same fight card.The World Boxing Federation...

Shell identifies steps to Nigeria’s sustainable energy future, pledges support

Nigeria’s efforts to achieve a sustainable energy future will be possible if the country introduces the right polices and deploys fit-for-purpose technology, the Managing Director, Shell Nigeria Exploration and Production Company Limited (SNEPCo), Ronald Adams has said.Adams, who made the remark while opening a...

CBN: Building resilient banks as recapitalisation gains more ground

Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) members recently acknowledged the continued stability in the banking system, evidenced by the stable Financial Soundness Indicators (FSIs) which would further be supported by the on-going banking recapitalisation exercise. With eight banks having already met the recapitalisation requirements, and others...

‘BBNaija Reality TV Show Meaningless,’ Says Nollywood Star Rahama Sadau

Nollywood actress Rahama Sadau has expressed her disapproval of the Big Brother Naija reality TV show, describing it as meaningless. In a Facebook post written in Hausa on Saturday, Rahama wrote, “Ni Sam Banga Amfanin Big Brother Naija ba Wallahi,” which translates to, “I...

Nigeria has lost a patriot in Audu Ogbeh — Tinubu

President Bola Tinubu has expressed heartfelt condolences on the passing of Chief Audu Ogbeh, a former National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, describing him as a great patriot.Mr ‎‎Ogbeh, 78, died peacefully on Saturday, according to a statement from his family.‎In a...

Atlanta police officer dies after shooting near CDC headquarters

A police officer has died from injuries sustained while responding to a shooting outside the headquarters of the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in Atlanta.The incident, which took place on Friday near Emory University, involved a "single shooter" who is now...