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Briton John Tinniswood, recognized as the world’s oldest man, has passed away at the age of 112. The sad news was announced by the recording body, Guinness World Record on their official X page on Tuesday, November 2024. John Alfred Tinniswood. He passed away on Monday, November 25th, at a care home in Southport, northwest England. Born in Liverpool on August 26, 1912, Tinniswood claimed the title of world’s oldest man in April 2023 after the passing of 114-year-old Venezuelan Juan Vicente Perez. His family shared that his final day was filled with music and love, expressing gratitude to those…

A Nigerian man has called for help after a bank official contacted the fraud unit, claiming that the funds in his account were not legitimate. This was shared in a series of posts he made on X (formerly Twitter). Man calls for help as bank locks his account. The man explained that he had received ad revenue in his account, but when the funds were deposited, his account was locked. The bank then allegedly informed him that the money wasn’t legitimate. He visited the bank to clarify the situation and assert that the funds were legitimate, but upon his arrival,…

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has increased the Monetary Policy Rate (MPR) from 27.25 percent to 27.50 percent. This announcement was made by the CBN Governor, Mr. Olayemi Cardoso, at the conclusion of the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting held in Abuja this afternoon. The post-MPC briefing is still ongoing. Further details to follow. Recall that on September 24, CBN raised the Monetary Policy Rate, MPR, by 50 basis points from 26. 75% to 27.25%, while retaining the asymmetric corridor of +500/-100 basis points. Cardoso, who disclosed this at the end of the 154th Monetary Policy Committee, MPC, meeting…

Doyin Okupe Doyin Okupe, an ex-presidential aide to former President Goodluck Jonathan has made a definitive statement asserting that the presidency will not revert to the Northern region in the upcoming 2027 elections. Okupe, who made the assertion on Monday during an interview with Arise TV, tackled those agitating for the Northern presidency in the next election. He identified sectionalism as the “most fundamental problems why Nigeria is stagnating”, stressing that “those who control the affairs of this nation, in terms of politics before now, were more interested in national interest than sectional interest”. He stated, “I say this authoritatively…

Arsenal produced a fine performance in Lisbon, dismantling Sporting CP 5-1 to claim their third win in the Champions League league phase. The victory marked the first time Sporting lost in regular time this season. Gabriel Martinelli opened the flood gates early, tapping in from Jurrien Timber’s cross after an intricate build-up. Kai Havertz doubled the lead with a composed finish before Gabriel headed home a third just before halftime, capitalizing on poor marking from Sporting’s defense. Gabriel did the Gyökeres celebration after scoring for Arsenal – Getty image The Brazilian celebrated with Viktor Gyökeres’ signature ‘mask’ gesture, a bold…

Barcelona continued their impressive Champions League campaign with a 3-0 win over Ligue 1 side Brest at the Estadi Olímpic. The game marked their fourth consecutive win in the competition, following successes against Young Boys, Bayern Munich, and Crvena Zvezda in previous matchdays. The Catalans got off to a flying start as Robert Lewandowski opened the scoring in the 10th minute. The Polish striker converted a penalty after being brought down by Brest goalkeeper Marco Bizot, notching his 100th Champions League goal in the process. Robert Lewandowski – Getty image Barcelona dominated possession and controlled the tempo throughout the match,…

A Nigerian man has lamented after the mother of a young boy, whose WAEC and JAMB fees he paid, told the boy not to inform him about his admission to study Civil Engineering at the University of Ilorin. This was revealed in a statement he shared on his page via the popular social media platform, X (formerly Twitter). Man laments after mother hides boy’s admission news from him. The man explained that he recently paid the boy’s WAEC and JAMB fees, but when the boy was admitted to study Civil Engineering at Unilorin, the boy’s mother instructed him not to…

The governor of Edo State, Monday Okpebholo has vowed to expose former governor of the state, Godwin Obaseki and the Peoples Democratic Party. Okpebholo through his Chief Press Secretary, Fred Itua alleged that the rot and fraud perpetrated by the PDP and Obaseki in the state caused damages and would soon be exposed. A statement issued by Itua read “The factional chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party in Edo State is yet to accept the clear reality that it has assumed the arduous role of an opposition party.  “The depleted and disorganised party ought to be apologising to Edo people…

Woman goes to hospital for stomach pain, returns with a baby A woman has caused a stir online after revealing she returned home with a newborn following a hospital visit for stomach cramps. Sharing her experience on X (formerly Twitter), the woman recounted how a trip to the hospital for severe abdominal pain unexpectedly ended with her giving birth. AI Generated. Her post read: “Getting admitted for stomach cramps and coming home with a baby would LITERALLY kill me.” The revelation quickly gained traction, sparking reactions from countless users who flooded the comment section to share their thoughts and disbelief.…

Grammy-nominated artist, Davido solidifies his reputation as one of Afrobeats most extravagant artists with the purchase of a Richard Mille watch. This comes on the heels of the singer’s 32nd birthday, which was celebrated with fanfare by friends and industry colleagues. On X (formerly Twitter), Davido shared a photo of his newly acquired Richard Mille wristwatch, showcasing its exquisite features. Along with the image, Davido tweeted, “Bought a F1 fan for da @F1!!!’Bought ah F1 fan da @F1 !!!”. According to reports, the Richard Mille wristwatch is estimated to be worth $500,000, approximately ₦846,135,000 billion. Check out the tweet below….…