A data review for the second quarter debt portfolio of the country released by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has shown that the debt owed by every Nigerian on the average stood at N619,501.   According to the data published by the Debt Management Office, Nigeria’s public debt stood at N134.297 trillion as of the second quarter of 2024 (June, …

A day-old baby girl has been abandoned by a yet-to-be identified mother in the New Market area of Minna, the Niger State capital.   Residents told Daily Trust that the baby was found around 1am on Monday, November 11, 2024, when her cry was heard behind one of the houses.   One of the residents, Maryam Abdullah, said that a …

The Miami Dolphins ended a three-game losing streak and kept their faint play-off hopes alive with a 23-15 win over the Los Angeles Rams. Tua Tagovailoa passed for 207 yards and completed 20 of 28 passes as the Dolphins improved to three wins and six defeats for the season. Tyreek Hill and Malik Washington scored touchdowns and Jason Sanders kicked …

Apart from Germany, Ireland, and Italy, a potential 10% tariff on all EU goods exported to the US would also significantly affect other EU countries, where the US represents a substantial share of total exports. Euronews Business takes a closer look at the US’s share in exports for each EU country. ADVERTISEMENT “They [EU countries] don’t take our cars. They …

A mining site at Maiagwagwa in Bassa Local Government Area (LGA) of Plateau State has collapsed, k!lling at least 13 persons.   The Chairman of the LGA, Dr. Joshua Riti, confirmed this to newsmen on Monday, November 11, 2024, in Jos.   Riti, who expressed sadness over the number of d3aths recorded, said that the incident occurred last Saturday.   …

The United States of America has offered a $25,000 reward for anyone who could provide information that could lead to the arrest of a fleeing Nigerian man who is facing trial for the alleged murder of his son.   According to a report on the U.S. Marshals Service’s official website, Olalekan Abimbola Olawusi, 48, was charged with first-degree murder and two …

DiCaprio, once a prominent member of Diddy’s party circle, has faced questions about his involvement with the controversial mogul. Mr. Combs, currently being held at the Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn, faces charges of running a “criminal enterprise” involving sex trafficking and racketeering conspiracy—a stark contrast to the tasteful celebration hosted by DiCaprio. An Emotional Evening Among Hollywood’s Finest The …

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A Premier League footballer is being probed by police following multiple allegations of sex offences.     The man, in his 30s, is under investigation for the alleged rapes of two women and a sexual offence relating to a third woman.     Police first arrested him at an address in West London in July 2022 on suspicion of rape and …

The struggling genetic testing company 23andMe says it will cut 40% of its workforce, or 200 jobs, as it fights for survival. The once-popular DNA-testing site will also halt work on therapies it was developing. Last year, the company said hackers had managed to gain access to personal information of millions of its users. 23andMe’s share price has fallen by …