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President Joe Biden said on Friday he intended to defeat Republican rival, Donald Trump in the November presidential election, giving no sign he would consider dropping out of the race. Biden was speaking after a feeble debate performance that dismayed his fellow Democrats. “I know I’m not a young man, to state the obvious,” an

Mauritanians began voting Saturday to decide whether to re-elect President Mohamed Ould Cheikh El Ghazouani as head of the vast desert state, considered an oasis of stability in the volatile Sahel. Around 1.9 million registered voters are set to choose between seven candidates vying to lead the West African nation, which has largely withstood a

The Chairman of Nigeria’s Presidential Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms Committee, Taiwo Oyedele believes Nigeria can significantly boost its revenue without imposing new taxes. Instead, he advocates for better tax administration and the use of technology to close the estimated N20 trillion tax gap. In an interview on Channels Television’s “Politics Today” on Friday, Oyedele

A Nigerian businessman, Oladapo Ogundipe, whose daughter, Alanis, killed herself in the United Kingdom on May 29, 2023, has alleged that his ex-wife and Alanis’ ex-boyfriend were factors in her suicide. According to reports, Alanis died after jumping off a moving train. In the second part of an interview with The Punch, Ogundipe gave an

Renowned journalist and broadcaster, Rufai Oseni, has announced the opening of a new healthcare facility aimed at improving access to basic medical services in Odogbolu, Ogun State. Oseni announced the official opening of the Oseni Centre for Healing on Saturday via a statement on X, noting that it fulfilled his goal to support Nigeria’s healthcare

US President Joe Biden’s woeful performance in the presidential debate against challenger Donald Trump has re-ignited questions about what would happen should the veteran Democrat step down as party flagbearer at the last minute. Such a high-risk political U-turn would be unprecedented in modern American election history. Here’s a look into how replacing the 81-year-old

Former First Lady, Patience Jonathan, has stated that she has no desire to return to the Presidential Villa, citing the immense stress of being in the spotlight. Speaking at a public event on Friday, Mrs. Jonathan said, “If you call me now for villa, I won’t go there. I won’t. Don’t you see how young

America’s most influential newspaper, The New York Times, called in an editorial Friday for President Joe Biden to step aside and allow another Democrat to challenge Donald Trump for the White House in November. Describing Biden as “the shadow of a great public servant,” the newspaper’s editorial board — which is separate from its newsroom

The Vice Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party in Abia State, Abraham Amah, has expressed deep concern over the situation in the state, describing it as a shame. Amah criticised the Labour Party-led government’s actions, particularly its handling of public servants and infrastructure projects. He said the LP presidential candidate in the 2023 election, Peter

Workers in Nigeria and those in diaspora can now comfortably earn US Dollars legitimately. As a reputable organization, our goal is to provide our readers with information that will help them make informed and educated decisions. Regardless of what you do for work, you can benefit from this opportunity. As you may be aware, the

Ten women have come forward with sexual assault accusations against Canadian auto parts magnate Frank Stronach, according to court documents released Friday. The 91-year-old was arrested twice in recent weeks and charged with 13 criminal counts including attempted rape, sexual assault, indecent assault and forcible confinement. Both times — including on Wednesday — he was

Blended Scotch whisky brand, Grant’s, has recruited three music groups as its new brand ambassadors as part of its Crew Nights campaign. Grant’s Whisky unveiled its brand ambassadors, including the musical band Alternate Sound, and two duos consisting of Maze and Mxtreme, and Handi and Wanni at the company’s Ledrop Nigeria Corporate Office in Lekki,

The Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Ahmed Dangiwa, has said the country’s housing market has the potential to unlock a $1tn economy. Speaking during the groundbreaking ceremony for the 250-housing unit Renewed Hope Estate in Akwa Ibom, recently, Dangiwa emphasised that the housing sector could catalyse a $1tn economy. The project, which is part

The Chief Executive Officer of The CFG Advisory, Tilewa Adebajo, has stated that the Nigerian economy can hit $6 if its potential is properly harnessed. He stated that the June 2024 edition of the Finance Correspondents Association of Nigeria bi-monthly forum in Lagos on Thursday. He noted that the potential of the country’s economy was

Ever since the controversial death of singer, Ilerioluwa Aloba, aka Mohbad, on September 12, 2023, the life of a show promoter, Samson Balogun, aka Sam Larry, has not remained the same. In the course of their investigations into the singer’s death, the police had stated that Sam Larry and Mohbad’s former record label boss, Naira

Govs unfriendly, some states yet to pay N30, 000 approved five years ago – NLC States should be allowed to negotiate with workers, govs insist Organised Labour, including the Nigeria Labour Congress and the Trade Union Congress, has rejected the proposal of the Southern Governors’ Forum to decentralise minimum wage negotiations to state governments. The

Budding singer, Markiss Lulu, is of the opinion that music is the medicine of the soul. The singer stated that music is so powerful that it can heal people, even sometimes when conventional drugs fail. Speaking on his latest single titled, ‘Runaway’, the singer stated that his ‘unique style of music is inspired by years

A former Big Brother Naija contestant and actress, Iheme Uloma, aka Ifu Ennada, has said that her Christian faith helps her to deal with trolls on social media. Speaking in an interview with Saturday Beats, she said, “I simply focus on God. I have a personal relationship with Him that sees me meditate on His

A broadcaster and hype woman, Melody Adigo, has said that her infectious and unbridle energy is God’s gift to her. She told Saturday Beats, “I have always had an intense love for music, so even as a child, I knew that whatever job I would do would revolve around music. And, you know that it

A singer, Jamiu Oladimeji, popularly known as Jayriz, has maintained that his new single titled, ‘Over Me’, will take the industry by storm. In a statement sent to Saturday Beats, the artiste, noted that he started singing at the age of 19, when he released a freestyle titled, Alone’, in May. The statement added that

Leaders of Agboro, Latunde, Olorode, Agbelu, Odedola, Akero, and Sagalu communities in Obafemi-Owode Local Government Area of Ogun State have accused the Olu of Obafemi, Oba Taofeeek Owolabi, of forcibly taking over 500 hectares of their land. Addressing newsmen on Friday, the Baale of Agboro, Chief Isaac Oguntoyinbo, and the Baale of Latunde, Chief Sunday

To mark her 22nd birthday, popular singer, Ayra Starr, recently partnered with the Lagos Food Bank initiative — a non-profit organisation committed to combating hunger and providing a sustainable means of living to vulnerable persons in underserved communities across Nigeria. The outreach, which took place on June 19, 2024, fed 21 families in the Agege

Veteran Nollywood soundtrack composer and singer, Stanley Okorie, has disclosed the reasons behind the failures of his first two marriages. According to Okorie, in an interview with Chude Jideonwo, his first wife divorced him because she considered his songs ‘stupid’, and because he was an ‘insensitive’ husband. He said, “My work rate led to my

A pastor and relationship coach, Kingsley Okonkwo, has described as madness people who conceal the identities of their partners online. In a post on Instagram, the cleric questioned the justification behind hiding the identity of one’s partner from the public eye when there was no external force or pressure to make the post or share

A content creator and actress, Kemi Ikuseedun, popularly known as Mummy Wa, the fictitious wife of skit maker, Mr Macaroni, has said that young ladies can find other means of survival, instead of engaging in ‘hook-up’ (prostitution). Mummy Wa told Saturday Beats, “A lot of people are doing different things to survive in Nigeria, and