Nigerian award-winning singer, Oluwatobiloba Daniel Anidugbe, better known as Kizz Daniel, has claimed that with money comes problems.

Naija news reports that the ‘Woju’ crooner made this known in a post via X, stating that wealth does not automatically guarantee happiness.

He said many wealthy people experience sadness despite affluence and warned that financial wealth comes with hidden burdens.

The singer also cautioned against idolising money and the illusion of happiness on social media, which often masks loneliness, anxiety, or dissatisfaction.

Kizz Daniel said he still lives like a poor man every day, stating that money chases him instead of him chasing money.

He added that wealthy people do not tell others the truth about money because they want to feel superior.

He wrote, “Why when money cme, happiness dey always comot ? Forget all these fake love and fake happiness online ? the real happiness I’m talking about. So many people get money but they are sad.

“I still live like a poor man everyday ? na money dey chase me instead. Guys I’m not saying don’t chase money , I’m just saying with money comes problems. People wey get am no go tell una the truth cuz they want to feel superior.”

[NaijaNews]

A female driver of a Toyota Salon car sustained varying degrees of injuries after her vehicle fell off the Otedola Bridge outward the Lagos-Ibadan expressway in Lagos State on Monday morning.

It was gathered that the car with the registration number IKJ 126 BH had lost control while hitting another car in the process before it fell off the bridge and landed not far off a ditch under the bridge.

According to viral videos on social media, as at 9:02am emergency responders and security personnel were at the scene, working to determine the driver’s identity and the circumstances leading to the accident.

The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) confirmed the incident in a statement posted on its X (formerly Twitter) handle, noting that emergency responders were on the ground to manage the situation and ensure the free flow of traffic in the area.

The agency noted that the driver had been rescued and taken to the nearby hospital.

According to the statement, “Report of an accident of a car that fell from Otedola Bridge. The driver has been rescued and taken to the nearby hospital.

“There is backlog from Otedola Bridge to Berger inward Secretariat, but our officers are on scene managing the situation effectively.”

“Other officers are also on ground doing the needful,” LASTMA added.

Governor Ahmadu Fintiri of Adamawa State has appointed the Emir of Fufore, Muhammadu Ribadu, as the Amirul-Hajj and leader of the government delegation for the 2025 Hajj trip to Saudi Arabia.

A press statement to this effect said the appointment is based on Ribadu’s hard work, experience, and commitment to religious matters.

The statement, signed by the Chief Press Secretary to Fintiri, Mr Humwashi Wonosikou, named five other members of the delegation.

The members include Muhammad Buba Jidjiwa, Ahmed Shehu, Alhaji Ibrahim Abba, and Alhaji Abubakar Murtala

The secretary of the delegation is Alhaji Mohammed Dabo.

“Governor Fintiri charged the committee to be dedicated to their assignment, ensuring a hitch-free 2025 Hajj operation,” Mr Wonosikou stated.

[DailyPost]

The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has temporarily suspended several types of visas for citizens of Nigeria and 13 other countries, as part of measures to curb unauthorized pilgrimages ahead of the annual Hajj.

According to Saudi authorities, the suspension aims to prevent unregistered individuals from attempting the pilgrimage without official permits, which poses safety and logistical challenges.

While Umrah visa holders will still be allowed entry until April 13, the broader visa suspension is expected to remain in place until mid-June, when Hajj concludes.

Under Saudi Arabia’s quota system, each country is allocated a limited number of Hajj permits, typically distributed via a lottery. 

However, due to the high cost of official packages, many resort to unauthorized travel arrangements.

Such unregistered pilgrims often lack access to essential amenities such as air-conditioned tents, healthcare services, and emergency medical care—making the physically demanding journey even riskier.

The Saudi Foreign Ministry stated that the visa restrictions are intended to streamline travel procedures and enhance safety during the Hajj.

It also warned that individuals found residing illegally in the Kingdom could face a five-year entry ban.

During the 2024 Hajj season, at least 1,301 pilgrims died – most from heat-related causes. The majority of the deceased did not hold official Hajj permits.

Here’s the list of the 14 countries affected by Saudi Arabia’s temporary visa suspension ahead of the 2025 Hajj:

1. Nigeria

2. India

3. Pakistan

4. Bangladesh

5. Egypt

6. Indonesia

7. Iraq

8. Jordan

9. Algeria

10. Sudan

11. Ethiopia

12. Tunisia

13. Yemen

14. Morocco

[TheNation]

President of Burkina Faso, Captain Ibrahim Traoré, said the country is undergoing a “popular, progressive revolution” and not operating under a democratic system.

He added that it is difficult to pinpoint a country that has developed practising democratic rule.

Traore made the disclosure during a flag-raising ceremony at the Koulouba Palace last week.

He said, “If we have to say it loud and clear here, we are not in a democracy, we are in a popular, progressive revolution. 

He criticised the notion that democracy is a prerequisite for development, saying it is “false” to believe any country has developed under a democratic system.

“It is impossible to name a country that has developed in democracy. Democracy is only the result,” Burkina24 quoted him.

He maintained that his government would continue to communicate, explain, and make people understand what revolution is.

Traore has been notable for his decisions after his emergence as the President of the West African country.

The 37-year-old President who assumed office in September 2022 through a coup de’tat that ousted interim President Paul-Henri Damiba recently rejected Saudi Arabia’s offer to build 200 mosques in his country.

He urged the Islamic country to rather invest in essential infrastructure projects that would directly benefit his people.

[Punch]

Mikel Arteta has no doubt that Arsenal can upset Real Madrid on the “biggest night” of his career in the Champions League quarter-finals.

The Gunners have never been crowned European champions and face the 15-time winners in a quarter-final at the Emirates on Tuesday with the return leg in Madrid next week.

The two sides have met only twice in European competition, in the last 16 of the 2005/06 Champions League where Arsenal came out on top.

“It is 100 percent the biggest night of my career,” Arteta, in charge at the Emirates since 2019, told reporters on Monday.

“That’s why I came into football, and that’s why I came into management and especially to this football club.”

The Spaniard, who also captained Arsenal, added: “It’s been 20 years since we had this type of game and for us, it’s a great opportunity to build our own story and this is what we’re here for.

“The excitement around the club, the people, and the magnitude of this match. This is the stage we want to be at, and where Arsenal has to be consistently. We are very proud to be there, and now be very ready tomorrow to deliver.

“At 8:00 pm (1900 GMT) tomorrow night, 11 players, 60,000 fans, I am really super-convinced that we are ready to win and to beat them. That’s the mindset that I want.”

The Champions League represents Arsenal’s best chance of a trophy this season, with the Gunners 11 points adrift of leaders Liverpool in the Premier League.

Arsenal were beaten at the same stage of the Champions League last season by Bayern Munich.

But Arteta, expected to start Bukayo Saka for the first time in more than three months on Tuesday, said it was time to write a new script.

“There is a massive gap there for so many years when nothing has happened in this football club in relation to European competitions,” he said.

“And we need to change that, and we need to change that quickly. It is just the first leg, but the intention of the team and what we want to achieve tomorrow is very clear. We’re going to go for it.”

Jurrien Timber and Ben White, who played an hour in Arsenal’s 1-1 draw at Everton on Saturday, are both set to be available, with Jakub Kiwior a possibility to line up alongside William Saliba in the absence of the injured Gabriel.

AFP

The largest banks in Africa excel in cross-border operations and lead the way in adopting and adapting to new technologies. Their strong financial foundations and extensive global networks ensure they remain key players in Africa’s Top 100 Banks 2024.

South Africa’s Standard Bank Group has consistently retained its position as Africa’s top bank, with the National Bank of Egypt holding firmly to second place for the fourth consecutive year. Standard Bank also leads in profitability, reporting a net profit of $2.7 billion—an 18% increase from the previous year.

Morocco’s Attijariwafa Bank has made significant gains, rising three places to third position after boosting its Tier 1 capital by 12% to reach $6 billion.

In contrast, many of Africa’s other leading banks have seen declines in their core capital compared to the 2023 rankings. The sharp depreciation of Nigeria’s naira against the US dollar has had a notable impact, as banks report financials in local currency.

Nigeria’s top-ranked bank by Tier 1 capital is FBN Holdings (First Bank of Nigeria), currently in 15th place with $1.9 billion, down one position from last year. It’s followed closely by Access Bank in 16th and Zenith Bank in 17th, the latter having dropped from 12th place, where it had been the highest-ranked Nigerian bank.

The top banks in Africa include Standard Bank Group (South Africa, tier 1 capital of $12.5 billion), National Bank of Egypt (Egypt, tier 1 capital of $7.5 billion), Attijariwafa Bank (Morocco, tier 1 capital of $6 billion), Absa Bank (South Africa, tier 1 capital of $5 billion) and Banque Centrale Populaire (Morocco, tier 1 capital of $5 billion).

Others are Banque Misr (Egypt, tier 1 capital of $5 billion), FirstRand (South Africa, tier 1 capital of $5 billion), Nedbank (South Africa, tier 1 capital of $5 billion), Banque Extérieure d’Algérie (Algeria, tier 1 capital of $3 billion) and Bank of Africa – BMCE Group (Morocco, tier 1 capital of $3 billion).

[Vanguard]

 The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), on Monday, announced that it has uncovered at least 585 A/Level forged certificates in 2025 alone.

This startling revelation was made by the Registrar, Prof. Is-haq Oloyede, during a virtual meeting with staff of the Board held on 2nd April 2025 in preparation for the 2025 Mock-UTME and UTME.
Prof Oloyede condemned the worrisome prevalence of fake A/L certificates, stating that it was to curb the menace that the Nigeria Integrated Post-Secondary Education Data System (NIPED) was established.

NIPED is a platform for managing and collecting data related to post-secondary education in Nigeria.

According to the Jambulletin, the Registrar noted that more worrisome and heart-rending was the upload of 13 out of these forged JMB certificates by the Professional Registration
Centres (PRCs) which are being
investigated.
He stated that out of the 13 cases being investigated by the police, four culprits have been apprehended and are currently assisting the police and relevant authorities towards apprehending the ringleaders of these examination cartels.

He, however, added that the investigation  revealed that there were internal collaborators in the institutions aiding cases and abetting this gross misconduct.

The Registrar also disclosed that there were reports from some CBT Centres on extortion of candidates for services expected to be free, adding that this mind-boggling revelation were not too good for the system.

He, therefore, enjoined staff to be
committed to their duties and shunned those acts that could undermine the integrity of the Board.

[Daily Independent]

The presidency has refuted claims of a shake-up in the leadership of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).

A tweet on Monday by Daniel Bwala, special adviser to the president on policy communication, said there is no truth to the rumours that Mahmood Yakubu, INEC chairman, has been removed from office.

“The story trending across media platforms to the effect that Mr President @officialABAT has either sacked the INEC chairman or has replaced the INEC chairman is not true and should be discountenanced,” Bwala wrote.

“Decisions and or official acts of Mr President are communicated through official channels and not the rumour mill.”

Similarly, O’tega Ogra, senior special adviser to President Bola Tinubu on digital and new media, noted that any official announcement regarding a change in the electoral body’s leadership would be made through proper government channels.

“The Nigerian public should disregard any fake news making the rounds about the replacement of the INEC chairman,” he wrote.

“Any such announcement will come from the SGF’s office or any other appropriate official source.”

The clarification comes amid heightened social media speculation on changes at the electoral commission.

[TheCable]