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House prices have fallen for the fourth month in a row for the first time since 2010, though at the same time inquiries about new mortgages have surged, according to the Halifax. Average UK house prices fell by 0.1% in June, which was…

Isabel dos Santos, who is accused of causing billions of dollars in losses to the Angolan government during her father’s 38-year rule, said she is available to cooperate with authorities to clear her name and find out the truth. “What I…

The value of electronic payment transactions through the point of sale (PoS) terminals, Nigeria Interbank Settlement System Instant Payment (NIP) and Electronic Fund Transfer (NEFT) increased significantly by 82 per cent to N11.676 trillion…

Dozens of soldiers clutching AK-47s and grenade launchers watch over roaring bulldozers on the white sand beach that meets a tropical turquoise sea. They’re guarding Africa’s biggest investment: a $23 billion project to export Mozambique’s…

Over three million applicants have enrolled for about 400,000 job spaces in the third batch of the Federal Government’s N-Power programme. The candidates applied for the programme through the online portal of the N-Power scheme which was…

Khabib Nurmagomedov's father, Abdulmanap, sadly has died due to COVID-19 complications, local media reports. The news broke this morning that Abdulmanap tragically lost his life after battling with coronavirus over the last few weeks.…

Caverton Offshore Support Group Plc, (COSG), a provider of marine, aviation and logistics services to local and international oil and gas companies in Nigeria, has announced its unaudited first quarter end results for 2020. The results…

College students in Alabama have been reportedly throwing COVID-19 parties to intentionally infect each other with the virus as a bet. Tuscaloosa City Councilor Sonya McKinstry said students have been organizing "COVID parties" as a game…

The All Share index of the Nigeria Stock Exchange closed lower by -1.53% at 24,479.22 points. Value of trades was N3,138Bn in 4,464 deals. Total Market Capitalization stood at N12,7Trn. Most actively traded stocks include: FBNH , NB,…

Financial Giant, Access Bank announced on Sunday that it will refund its stamp duty deducted from the accounts of its customers following a social media outcry on Saturday. According to the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), Stamp…

Nigeria on Sunday recorded 490 new cases of COVID-19, bringing the total number of infections in the country to 24,567. SEE ALSO: 2023 presidency: We've decided on consensus candidate - Arewa youths The Nigeria Centre for Disease…

An exchange of words has ensued between Burna Boy and John Cena hit maker, Sho Madjozi after British Rapper Stormzy released the remix to own it but was removed days later. This is coming after the South African Star thinks she knows…

Felix Duke, President, Creative Industry Group (CIG), says Her Imperial Majesty Empress, Dr Elham Madani, has concluded arrangements to establish a World Cinema Academy (WCA) Class Film/Cinema School in Nigeria. Duke told the News…

Berkshire Hathaway holds a bunch of solid investments, but it’s getting harder to put all that cash to work on favorable terms Warren Buffett has likened it to a forest, laid out its building blocks, and even tried to break it down…

Recently, Nigerian celebrity barman, Pascal Okechukwu, also known as Cubana Chief Priest, was detained by the police. Herald.ng has gathered that the Chief Priest has been released from police custody. Cubana took to his personal…

Individuals from Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic (BAME) communities are more likely to die after contracting COVID-19 than their white counterparts, the UK Office of National Statistics (ONS) said on Friday. SEE ALSO: Nigeria Ranks…

American female rapper, Onika Tanya Maraj-Petty popularly known as Nicki Minaj has demanded payment from Twitter for coming up with the Voice Note idea. On June 17th, Twitter announced on its official Twitter account that it will be…

Concrete barriers were installed recently around the statue of Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee that has been ordered to be removed from a prominent avenue in Virginia's capital city, hours after demonstrators tore down a different…

Nigerian Instagram sensation, Bobrisky has finally broken his silence on the Hushpuppi arrest - taking a stance on the issue. It is recalled that Nigerian Socialite, Hushpuppi was apprehended in Dubai alongside his associate,…

NET Honours is an annual people’s choice awards that recognizes individuals, events and moments that have shaped pop culture in the year. Reality TV star, Natacha Akide popularly known as Tacha emerged as the most popular BBNaaija…

The husband of a Arizona woman caught on video grabbing a convenience store customer and telling her to "go back to your country" says the encounter was out of character for his wife, and he has apologized for her racist insults. …

Arsenal are looking to make a move for Paris Saint-Germain legend Thiago Silva on a free transfer this summer. It is believed Arsenal are one of five Premier League sides chasing Silva who is set to be released by PSG at the end of the…

World Trade Organisation (WTO) has accepted the nomination of Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, President Buhari's nominee for Director-General. This is coming after the Egyptian government which earlier nominated Mr. Abdel-Hamid Mamdouh for the same…

The Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN) has advised members of the public against spreading malicious rumors without substance about the industry. Its National Public Relations Officer, Monalisa Chinda-Cocker, gave the advice in an interview…

Big brother reality star, Khafi Kareem has reacted to how heated the BBNaija reunion has become after the last episode. During the show, Venita accused Ella of lying about her mother’s illness and also accused her of ‘ghosting’ on her…

New fencing mounted around the White House to keep out the protesters has become a canvas for demonstrators, who've been lacing it with signs honoring George Floyd and demanding police reform. The new taller fencing started going up…