Ex-Osun governor denies recruiting 12,000 workers
A media adviser to the former governor, Ismail Omipidan, dismissed the claim as false at an engagement with stakeholders and members of the Osun Young Professionals in Kwara State in Ilorin.
FIFA plans 48 teams for the next World Cup
Besides the growth, FIFA is also reevaluating its plan to have 16 groups of three teams in the group stage, with two from each group advancing to the next phase of the competition. More matches equal more money from TV rights, so FIFA’s leadership prefers a model with 12 groups of four teams.
White House: US pledges $55 billion to Africa over three years
The US government has pledged $55 billion in economic, health, and security help to Africa over the next three years, the White House announced on Monday before the US-Africa Leaders summit.
SEC charges ex-FTX boss for defrauding investors
Sam Bankman-Fried, the CEO of the bankrupt cryptocurrency exchange FTX, is being prosecuted by the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).
More US states ban TikTok on state-owned devices
Alabama and Utah joined other U.S. states on Monday in restricting the use of the short-video sharing application TikTok on state government devices and computer networks owing to national security concerns.
Jandor: 2023 poll will break ‘past stereotypes’ in Lagos
Abdul-Azeez Adediran, also known as Jandor, the Peoples Democratic Party candidate for governor of Lagos State, has predicted that the state’s 2023 governorship election would shatter past stereotypes.
NSTIF boss in NYSC certificate forgery scandal
Dr Michael Akabogu, managing director of the Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF), has been summoned by the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) to answer for allegations that he forged the National Youths Service Corps (NYSC) Discharge Certificate that is included in his resume.
IMF agrees to $3 billion loan for Ghana
Ghana and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) have agreed on a $3 billion loan package for three years at the staff level.
Ex-FTX boss Sam Bankman-Fried detained in Bahamas
Sam Bankman-Fried, an American entrepreneur and the man behind the defunct cryptocurrency exchange FTX, was detained in the Bahamas on Tuesday.
2023: Olubadan denies endorsing Peter Obi
Oba Lekan Balogun, Alli Okunmade II, the Olubadan of Ibadanland, has denied endorsing Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate Mr Peter Obi for president in the 2023 elections.