France on Saturday assured the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) of increased support and collaboration in the fight against drug trafficking and abuse. The French Police Delegate in Nigeria, Mr. Phillipe Crespo, alongside Messrs. Phillipe Barrau, Tony Albaladejo, and Cedric Hocquette, assured support during a courtesy visit to the NDLEA in Abuja. Speaking during … Read more
A tragic accident occurred around midnight on Thursday along the Iwo Road-Ojoo expressway, involving a commercial Micra vehicle and a truck. The crash resulted in Five dead, one person sustaining injuries, while six others escaped unscathed. According to a statement issued by the Oyo State Road Safety Command, the collision was caused by a route … Read more
New York police are looking for the suspect in the killing of a healthcare executive outside a Manhattan hotel. Two photos of the unmasked suspect have been released, and investigators are asking the public for help identifying the individual. Read also, Brian Thompson, UnitedHealthcare CEO Fatally Shot in Midtown Manhattan The murder happened around 6:45 … Read more
Borno State Deputy Governor Umar Kadafur and over 100 other passengers narrowly avoided disaster on Wednesday evening when their Max Air flight made an emergency landing shortly after takeoff. The incident occurred around 7 p.m. when the aircraft struck a bird mid-air, causing one of its engines to catch fire. A Max Air staff member, … Read more
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has disassociated itself from Team New Nigeria (TNN), a group that recently sparked speculation by flooding Kano with campaign posters for former President Goodluck Jonathan’s potential 2027 presidential bid. The posters, seen in prominent locations like the Gyadi-Gyadi/Zoo Road flyover, Kofar Nasarawa, and State Road, bore slogans such as “Team … Read more
Champion Breweries Plc has received shareholder approval to raise ₦20 billion to expand its operations and boost growth. The decision was made at an extraordinary general meeting, the company announced on Thursday. The funding plan includes issuing up to 1.58 billion ordinary shares to meet the Nigerian Exchange Limited’s (NGX) free float requirement. This move … Read more
Popular Nigerian skit maker and content creator, Taaooma, and her husband, Abula, have shared the joyful news of the arrival of their first child, a baby girl. The couple took to Instagram on December 5, 2024, to announce the birth with a heartwarming collaborative post, offering fans a sneak peek at their newborn daughter. The … Read more
Bitcoin made history on Thursday by surpassing the $100,000 mark for the first time, fueled by enthusiasm following Donald Trump’s decision to appoint a cryptocurrency advocate to lead the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).The move has bolstered expectations that the new administration will embrace deregulation in the digital asset sector. Record-Breaking Rally The cryptocurrency … Read more
Shopping platform Temu has halted its operations in Vietnam after failing to meet a government deadline to register with the Ministry of Industry and Trade, according to state media reports on Thursday. Customs Clearance Stopped As of the missed registration deadline at the end of November, goods ordered through Temu were no longer being cleared … Read more
In a tragic and shocking event early Wednesday morning, Brian Thompson, the 50-year-old CEO of UnitedHealthcare, was fatally shot in a deliberate attack near the Hilton Hotel in Midtown Manhattan. The incident occurred just hours before UnitedHealthcare’s planned investor conference. Details of the Incident At approximately 6:45 a.m., Thompson was walking toward the Hilton Hotel … Read more
Kunle Afolayan popular Nollywood filmmaker has asked the government to provide grants to help the Nigerian movie industry grow. He said this during the 2024 Zuma Film Festival, organized by the Nigerian Film Corporation and the Federal Capital Territory Administration. Need for Grants Kunle Afolayan explained that grants would allow filmmakers to focus on creating … Read more
It’s that magical time of the year, and Funke Akindele has unwrapped a sparkling holiday gift for us all—a festive banger titled Everybody Loves Christmas! Featuring a lineup that reads like the who’s-who of Nigerian entertainment, the song and its dazzling video are here to bring joy, laughter, and a lot of groove to your … Read more
US President-elect Donald Trump has nominated Jared Isaacman, a 41-year-old billionaire entrepreneur and founder of Shift4 Payments, as the next head of NASA. Isaacman, a pioneer in commercial spaceflight and the first private astronaut to conduct a spacewalk, has played a key role in shaping the future of space exploration through his collaboration with SpaceX. … Read more
Hajiya Zainab Nasir Idris, the wife of Kebbi State Governor, distributed ₦100 million in grants to help people with disabilities. The event, held at the Presidential Lodge in Birnin Kebbi, was part of this year’s International Day of People with Disabilities celebrations. During the launch, Hajiya Zainab encouraged the grant beneficiaries to use the money … Read more
Australian lawmakers have approved a landmark bill banning under-16s from accessing social media platforms, including Facebook, Instagram, and X. Social media companies will be required to take “reasonable steps” to prevent young teens from creating accounts. Non-compliance could result in fines of up to AU$50 million (US$32.5 million). Tech companies have criticized the legislation, describing … Read more
Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov cautioned that Moscow could resort to “even stronger military means” in its war with Ukraine if the United States and its allies persist in testing Russia’s patience. He argued that the West, particularly the US, lacks “common sense” and fails to appreciate Russia’s resolve to protect its core national … Read more
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol shocked the nation with a surprise declaration of martial law on Tuesday night, only to reverse the decision hours later after intense backlash from lawmakers and the public. The Decree and Its Fallout In an unexpected late-night address, President Yoon announced martial law, accusing the opposition Democratic Party of … Read more
In a devastating blow to women’s education, Taliban authorities have reportedly barred women from attending nursing and midwifery courses, further tightening restrictions branded as “gender apartheid” by the United Nations. Senior employees at health education institutions revealed the decision was communicated in meetings held by health officials. “There is no official letter, but we were … Read more
Human rights activist and lawyer Dele Farotimi was reportedly arrested earlier today by unidentified men at his office in Lekki Phase 1. Eyewitness accounts reveal that Farotimi was forcefully taken away in a black tinted van, sparking widespread concern about his safety and well-being. According to an eyewitness, who works in a nearby office, the … Read more
South Korea President Yoon Suk Yeol declared martial law in a surprise late-night TV announcement on Tuesday. He accused the main opposition party, the Democratic Party, of supporting North Korea and engaging in actions against the state. President Yoon said the opposition’s recent moves, including an attempt to impeach top prosecutors and reject a government … Read more