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FG Increases Workers, Pensioners Salaries The Federal Government has authorized substantial salary adjustments ranging between 25% and 35% for Civil Servants across six Consolidated Salary Structures, effective January 1, 2024. This decision was confirmed in a statement released by Emmanuel Njoku, the Head of Press at the National Salaries, Incomes, and Wages Commission (NSIWC) and…
Wizkid Trolls Davido as He Asked Fans to Beg Him For New Music Wizkid has sparked excitement among his fans on X (formerly Twitter) after momentarily coming online to engage them. In a post on his X account, Wizkid said every day, he has a lot to get off his chest but he refuses…
BREAKING: Prince Harry and Wife to Visit Nigeria in May By Alabidun Shuaib AbdulRahman The Duke and Duchess of Sussex, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, are set to embark on a visit to Nigeria in May 2024. Excel Magazine International gathered that the visit is to foster diplomatic relations and furthering the cause of the…
Zambia and Caribbean Gateway Investment Group Mull Potential Partnership By Boniface Ihiasota, USA In a high-level meeting at the Embassy of the Republic of Zambia in Washington DC, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary, Chibamba F. Kanyama, has engaged in discussions with the Caribbean Gateway Investment Group and Excel Global Media Group Inc., led by Ambassador Tochil…
US-China Relationship Most Consequential — Blinken In a significant diplomatic move, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has earlier today noted the importance of the US-China relationship, dubbing it “the most consequential relationship” globally. Speaking at a meeting with his Chinese counterpart, Wang Yi, Blinken stressed the necessity of face-to-face diplomacy to navigate differences and…
Former Aviation Minister Hadi Sirika Arrested in N8 Billion Fraud Probe The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has detained Hadi Sirika, the former Minister of Aviation, in connection with an N8.07 billion money laundering investigation. Sirika was taken into custody as he arrived at the EFCC’s Federal Capital Territory Command at approximately 1:00 pm…
Yahaya Bello Withdrew $720,000 for His Child’s School Fee — EFCC Accuses The chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ola Olukoyede, has accused former Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello, of improperly transferring $720,000 from state funds to a currency exchange service for personal use, Excel Magazine International reports. According to Olukoyede, the…
Man Self-Immolates Outside Trump Trial Venue in Manhattan A man ignited himself outside the Manhattan courthouse where Donald Trump’s hush-money trial is underway, according to police. Excel Magazine International learnt that the incident occurred as the former president was inside the building for jury selection. Identified as 37-year-old Maxwell Azzarello of Florida, the man reportedly…
BREAKING:Tunde Onakoya Breaks Guinness World Record for Longest Chess Marathon In an inspiring display of endurance and strategic prowess, Nigerian chess master Tunde Onakoya has officially surpassed the Guinness World Record for the longest continuous chess marathon, Excel Magazine International reports. Onakoya reached the 57-hour mark, eclipsing the previous record of 56 hours and 9…
Chess Master Tunde Onakoya Receives Davido’s Support at Times Square Afrobeat sensation, David Adeleke, known as Davido, has demonstrated his support for chess master, Tunde Onakoya’s quest to break the Guinness World Record for the longest chess marathon. Davido joined other supporters at Times Square in New York City to cheer on Onakoya. A post…