Parallex Bank debuts as first to transit from microfinance to commercial bank

                             

With groundbreaking value-drivers, prominent financial institution Parallex Bank has become the latest entrant into the commercial banking industry in Nigeria. Having launched on Friday, January 14, 2022, at the bank’s headquarters in Victoria Island, Lagos, Parallex Bank has set out with a mission to redefine the banking landscape in Nigeria, and Africa, by extension.

Djokovic leaving Australia after losing deportation appeal

                               

MELBOURNE, Australia — Novak Djokovic left Australia on Sunday evening after losing his final bid to avoid deportation and play in the Australian Open despite being unvaccinated for COVID-19. A court earlier unanimously dismissed the No. 1-ranked tennis player’s challenge to cancel his visa.

Obi Cubana offers Lagos hawker university scholarship, employment

                                 

Popular businessman Obi Cubana has offered Ekuma Jeremiah, the Lagos hawker seen in a viral video giving money to inmates in Nigerian Correctional Service bus in Ajah, Lagos State, university scholarship and employment in any of his companies.

UAE inaugurates visa application centre in Lagos

 

The United Arab Emirates has inaugurated a visa application and document attestation centre at the office of the UAE Consulate General in Lagos.

Tortoise declared oldest ever at 190 years or more

  

A tortoise previously declared the world's oldest living land animal by Guinness World Records has been awarded a second title -- the oldest tortoise ever.

"I made my first million dollar doing my accounting work in USA" : Tinubu

                        

Bola Tinubu: "I made my first million dollar doing my accounting work in USA"

Mr Tinubu said he was sent on an assignment to help set up an accounting and auditing system for a joint venture between National Oil and Aramco in Saudi Arabia but by the time he returned to the United States, he discovered that his account had been credited in millions.

First Class graduate who sells second hand Okrika wears cries Out: I cant continue like this

                         
The 33-year-old second-hand clothes seller has cried out that he needs help as he can't continue like this.

Despite being born to deprived parentage, McSolomon Kwame Bechayenimoh Appiah has defeated mountains of hurdles to achieve an education.

Baltimore state's attorney indicted on charges of perjury and making false statements on mortgage applications

                         

The chief prosecutor for the city of Baltimore has been indicted by a federal grand jury on two counts of perjury and two counts of making false statements on loan applications for the purchase of two vacation homes in Florida, according to court document.. More..

Expert Decries Prevalence Of Fibroid In Nigeria Women

                            

A renowned gynaecologist and chief executive officer, Fibroid Care Centre, Dr. Abayomi Ajayi has lamented the prevalence of fibroid among women of child bearing age in Nigeria.

Kylie Jenner becomes first woman with 300 million Instagram followers

                                
 
Make-up mogul Kylie Jenner has become the first woman to reach 300 million followers on Instagram.
Ariana Grande, previously the app's most popular woman, is now tied in second place with Selena Gomez. The singers have 289 million each.

BREAKING: Governor-elect Soludo appoints Oby Ezekwesili to head his transition team

Charles Soludo, the governor-elect of Anambra State has appointed Nigeria’s former Minister of Education, Obiageli Ezekwesili as the head of a transition team ahead of his takeover from incumbent governor, Willie Obiano.

South Africa's 'King Khoisan' arrested over cannabis plants at president's office

South African police have uprooted several cannabis plants growing near President Cyril Ramaphosa's office in Pretoria
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AFCON: Air Peace CEO gifts Super Eagles N10 million for win against Egypt

                       

The Chief Executive Officer of Air Peace, Allen Onyema, has gifted the Super Eagles N10 million for winning their first match against Egypt and promised a further N50 million if they lift the trophy at the ongoing African Cup of Nations (AFCON) which kicked off on January 9.

More than 80 escaped ostriches run loose through Chinese city

Jan. 10 (UPI) -- Drivers in a Chinese city captured video when they came upon an unusual traffic hazard -- a flock of more than 80 ostriches racing through the streets late at night.

BREAKING: Former Oyo Governor, Alao Akala is dead

A former Governor of Oyo state, Christopher Adebayo Alao-Akala is dead.

7 Nollywood Celebrities From Kogi State (Photos)

                  

Kogi state, central Nigeria was created in 1991 from portions of eastern Kwara and western Benue states. Kogi is bordered by the states of Nassawara to the northeast; Benue to the east; Enugu, Anambra, and Delta to the south; Onda, Ekiti, and Kwara to the west; and Niger to the north. Abuja Federal Capital Territory also borders Kogi to the north.

BREAKING: Ex-Head Of State, Ernest Shonekan, Is Dead

                                   

Chief Ernest Shonekan who headed the Interim National Government (ING) that succeeded the General Ibrahim Babangida regime, has died.

Shonekan died in Lagos at the age of 85.

“I Wasted 45 Million to Marry the wrong person, she's Dirty”

                                          
“I Wasted 45 Million to Marry the wrong person, she's Dirty” - Steve Thompson confirms Failed Marriage with Ubi Franklin's Baby Mama, Sandra Iheuwa

Ex-bank Chief Emerges Abia APC Chairman

                             
A former general manager, Risk Management ay Spring Bank Plc, Dr. Kingsley Ononogbu, was yesterday unanimously elected as the new chairman of the All Progressives Congress in Abia State.

I Want To Attend Mummy GO’s Church, Who Knows Her Church Address? – Don Jazzy

         

Don Jazzy Expressed His Wish To Visit The Remarkable Clergywoman’s Rapture Proclaimer Evangelical Church Of God In A Twitter Tweet On Saturday.

Afghanistan: Baby lost in Kabul evacuation is reunited with family

     

A baby boy separated from his parents in the chaos of the US evacuation of Afghanistan has finally been reunited with his family.

Mercy Eke- “I had a dream where I was winning souls for God”

                                 
The winner of Big Brother Naija Pepper Dem édition said this on her Snapchat story on Saturday.

On the eighth day of the year, she prayed to God for extra strength and noted that she had not lied or consumed alcohol.

Judge dismisses sole criminal charge against Andrew Cuomo

                                     
ALBANY, N.Y. -- The only criminal charge filed over the sexual harassment allegations that drove former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo from office was dismissed Friday at prosecutors' request, clearing what had been seen as the most serious legal threat to the Democrat.

The move had been expected after Albany County prosecutors said they couldn't prove the case and intended to drop it.

ChinaCanvas This unique!

China Canvas This unique, circular garage is a real challenge for even those experienced drivers!

Pre-arrival tests and travel isolation to end in England

                              


Boris Johnson confirms England is sticking to 'Plan B' rules, with no tighter restrictionsHe also says pre-arrival tests for people coming to England will be scrapped

The need to self-isolate until a negative test will also end

U.S. plans to discuss missile deployments with Russia as part of effort to defuse Ukraine crisis

US Issues Travel Warning, Says Kidnappers Targeting Dual Citizens

                         

United States has issued an alert to its citizens against travelling to Nigeria warning them of a threat by Nigerian kidnappers who now target citizens with dual nationalities.

This was contained in the US State Department’s Nigeria Travel Advisory dated January 4, 2022, stressing that the US citizens perceived to be wealthy are at greater risk of being kidnapped.

Mummy GO- Hellfire memes fabricated, says Son

                                   

Samuel Adebayo, the son of founder, Rapture Proclaimer Evangelical Church of God, Evang. Funmilayo Adebayo, nicknamed Mummy GO, has said that his mother was not bothered about the hellfire memes circulating on social media.

The 54-year-old preacher has been making waves on social media.

Woman horrified by fellow plane passenger’s text: ‘We have COVID’

                           

They feel she shouldn’t have “Redd-it.”

A female passenger divided critics on Reddit after purporting to spot a fellow passenger’s text, in which they claimed to have contracted COVID-19. It’s yet unclear if her story is real, but the post is going viral as Redditors debate the ethics of spying on other people’s messages.

'I've spent £12k turning my face into a puzzle - I don't want to look human'

                            
The body modification enthusiast, who goes by the name Black Depression, has tattoos of puzzle pieces all over his face.

The "human puzzle" from the Ore Mountains in Germany has spent a total of £12,500 (€15,000) on his bizarre look.

Mourinho Saved Tammy Abraham From Picking Second Yellow Card

        
Jose Mourinho ran on to the pitch to stop Tammy Abraham from picking up a second yellow card 😅🙏🙏

Celebrities Storm Singer Davido house warming worth over N1Billion in Banana Island

       

As singer Davido ends the year 2021 on bigger level, the DMW boss is starting the new year 2022 on the biggest level as top Nigerian celebrities storm Davido new house warming worth over N1Billion in Banana Island.

"I choose Lewandowski." When asked to choose between Messi and Ronaldo

 

Lewandowski when asked to choose between Messi and Ronaldo

"I choose Lewandowski.", he said in an interview at the Expo Dubai.

Novak Djokovic denied entry to Australia after visa revoked at airport

                                     

Novak Djokovic, the men’s world No 1 tennis player, was denied entry into Australia on Thursday after initially being granted a medical exemption for the country’s Covid-19 vaccination requirements so that he could play in the Australian Open.

Popular Musician, Duncan Mighty Survives Ghastly accident

                                           

Popular Musician, Duncan Mighty Survives Ghastly accident.

"2nd of January on our way to Uyo, out vehicle drive straight into the river after a trailer on a high speed failed break"- Duncan Mighty

Popular singer, Duncan Mighty Survives a Ghastly accident.

Thank God for his life🙏

📸: @duncanmighty (Instagram)

Emirates adds six more destinations to travel ban list

 

Customers can hold on to their tickets and make new travel plans once services resume

Dubai: Dubai-based airline Emirates announced that flights from six more destinations have been suspended until further notice.

2Baba Hails Adekunle Gold's Transformation.

            

   

2Baba Hails Adekunle Gold's Transformation, Hits. 

Veteran singer, Innocent Idibia, popularly known as 2Baba has hailed his colleague, Adekunle Gold for two things he's been able to do in the last two years.

Manchester City's Benjamin Mendy is moved to notorious maximum-security Strangeways jail 'for his own protection' as he awaits trial for r*pe

                             

Manchester City footballer Benjamin Mendy was moved to a top-security prison just days before Christmas amid fears over his safety.

The 27-year-old, who is now accused of seven counts of rape and one count of sexual assault, was switched to the notorious HMP Prison Manchester, commonly referred to as Strangeways, on December 23.

2022 Budget: Federal Govt Imposes N10 Tax Per Litre On Soft Drinks

                                   

In a curious manner, the federal government has announced an additional N10 sugar tax on each litre of all non-alcoholic, carbonated and sweetened beverages. The new tax law is contained in the government’s 2021 Finance Act.

US Trains Dogs To Sniff Out Those Infected With COVID-19 In Schools

                               
Some schools in the United States of America are to receive two dogs which have been trained to detect an odour from the people who have contracted and are sick with the coronavirus.

The two dogs are to visit three school districts in Bristol County, in Massachusetts, a state in the US this week.

Speculate But God Knows "I Have Never stolen public Fund

                                      

"Nigerians Can Continue To Speculate But God Knows "I Have Never stolen public Fund in my Life."

~Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu

Dani Alves makes second debut as Barcelona survive scare at Linares Deportivo - Copa del Rey round-up

                               

Champions Barcelona survived an early scare as they fought back to secure a 2-1 win at third-tier side Linares Deportivo in the Copa del Rey on Wednesday that sent them into the round of 16. 

Barca made the trip to Andalucia missing several players due to COVID-19 and injuries, but coach Xavi Hernandez still decided to rest some key names for the last-32 tie and they fell behind in the 19th minute to a Hugo Diaz header.

Nollywood young actress, Sharon Ifedi

                                                   

                                  

Beauty🥰 & talented 💎 Nollywood young actress, 

Sharon Ifedi

Man Tries To Dodge COVID Vaccine Using Fake Arm

A man in Italy who wanted proof of vaccination but didn’t want to get the shot attempted to trick medical workers using a fake arm, according to a local nurse.

Nurse Filippa Bua in the city of Biella said she first noticed something was amiss pretty quickly.

“When I uncovered the arm, I felt skin that was cold and gummy, and the color was too light,” she told Italian newspaper Corriere della Sera.

Camel Beauty Contest Rocked By Botox Scandal

                                          

This year, authorities discovered dozens of breeders had injected camels’ heads and lips with Botox to make them bigger.


DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Saudi authorities have conducted their biggest-ever crackdown on camel beauty contestants that received Botox injections and other artificial touch-ups, the state-run Saudi Press Agency reported Wednesday, with over 40 camels disqualified from the annual pageant.

Man kicked off flight for wearing women's underwear as face mask

 

                            

A man was kicked off a flight in the US for wearing women's underwear as a face mask.

In footage taken by another passenger and shared widely online, Adam Jenne can be seen wearing a pink thong over his face as he sits in his seat before the flight from Fort Lauderdale to Washington took off.

4 women choke to death on New Year's rice cakes as deadly trend continues in Japan

A grim New Year's trend continued in Japan as four women choked to death on traditional rice cakes and 12 other people were hospitalized, rthe Asahi Shimbun newspaper reported

Maid 14 year old abducts 2- year- old son of mistress in Ogun

                                          

Operatives of Ogun Police Command have arrested a 14 years old house maid, Favour Iwuozor, for abducting and running away with her mistress’s 2 – year- old son.

Ogun Police Command spokesperson, DSP Abimbola Oyeyemi in a statement said the maid was arrested following a complaint lodged at Sagamu divisional headquarters by one Victoria Nwafor that she saw a 14- year- old girl on the 22nd of December 2021, with a very sick two year old boy in Yaba Lagos.

Covid: President Macron warns he will 'hassle' France's unvaccinated

        
French President Emmanuel Macron has warned he intends to make life difficult for people in France who have not been vaccinated against Covid-19.


"I really want to hassle them, and we will continue to do this - to the end," he told France's Le Parisien newspaper.

Man kidnapped as a child in China reunited with family after drawing map of home village from memory

A man who was abducted by a child-trafficking gang at the age of four has been reunited with his family after sharing a map of his home village drawn from memory more than 30 years later.

Li Jingwei, from the Chinese province of Yunnan, said online that he had endured "countless nights of yearning" and been "homesick since I was little".

A record 4.5 million workers quit or changed jobs in November

 

                             


An estimated 4.5 million workers quit or changed jobs in November, according to new data from the Department of Labor, as labor shortages have helped create one of the most worker-friendly job climates in years.

Anti-lockdown protester mauled by dog in clash with riot police in Amsterdam

                      

Thousands of people defied a ban on large gatherings as they took to the streets of the Dutch capital on Sunday in a violent demonstration against the strict measures in the country and vaccines.