Umuahia To Get Bus Shelters, Modern Market, And 2,000-Hectare Smart City Under New Abia Plan
The Abia State Government has launched urban renewal projects to modernize Umuahia, including bus shelters, a relocated market, and a 2,000-hectare smart city.
Microsoft Announces $1 Million Investment To Train One Million Nigerians In AI Skills
Microsoft has announced a $1 million investment to equip one million Nigerians with artificial intelligence (AI) skills.
Jamaica Seeks Nigerian Talent To Fill 400 Key Positions
In a significant diplomatic and economic development, the Government of Jamaica has officially requested the services of 400 Nigerian professionals across various fields to bridge the country’s widening manpower gap.
Juror In A$AP Rocky’s Criminal Case Says He’s Lucky There Wasn’t Enough Evidence To Convict
A$AP Rocky was acquitted of the charges against him in his criminal trial, but one of the jurors has said the rapper was lucky to avoid a conviction.
Beast Games Winners Won Over $25 Million, MrBeast Reveals Breakdown
MrBeast recently announced that Beast Games awarded over $25 million in prize money, making it one of the most significant game show payouts in history.
Former UNIZIK VC To Receive Public Servant Of The Year Award
The former Vice-Chancellor of Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Professor Okechukwu Esimone, is among prominent personalities to receive award at upcoming AMTY Award ceremony scheduled for March 22nd, 2025. The event which…
AU Demands Action As Sudan Faces Unrelenting War Crimes
The African Union (AU) said on Wednesday that it was “deeply concerned” about the ongoing “crimes against humanity” and the war in Sudan.
Onitsha Traders In Turmoil As NAFDAC Keeps Markets Shut
Traders in Onitsha have suffered losses as a result of security forces closing six significant local markets for over two weeks.
IPOB Accuses Peter Mbah Of Paying Community N30bn To Release Lands For Fulani Settlement
Proscribed Igbo separatist group, the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), has accused Enugu State Governor, Peter Mbah of allegedly paying some leaders of Eha-Amufu community in Isi Uzo Local Government…
World’s First Openly Gay Imam Shot Dead In South Africa
Muhsin Hendricks, known as the world's first openly gay imam, was shot and killed in South Africa over the weekend, as authorities investigate whether the murder was a hate crime.
In Ebonyi: Governor Urges Army To End Sit-At-Home In South-East
Governor Francis Nwifuru of Ebonyi State has urged the Nigerian Army to strengthen its strategies to end the sit-at-home order in the South-east of the country.
China Urges US To ‘Correct Its Mistakes’ After State Department Website Removes Taiwan Independence Reference
China on Monday urged the United States to "correct its mistakes" after the U.S. State Department removed previous wording on its website about not supporting Taiwan independence, which it said…
In Abia: Local Government Chairman Cries Out As Fake Resignation Letter Trends
The Executive Chairman of Umunnochi local government area of Abia State, Sunday Afurobi has raised alarm over a trending resignation letter claimed to have been issued by him.
Arteta’s Arsenal Face Leicester with Depleted Frontline
Arsenal’s visit to Leicester City comes with a crucial lift as Ben White re-enters the fold after overcoming a knee injury that kept him out since November. The right-back returned…
In Anambra: Government Suspends Health Worker For Refusing To Separate Placenta Over Fear
The Anambra Government has suspended a health worker, Mrs Njideka Ezeihejiofor, for refusing to attend to a pregnant woman who delivered a stillborn baby outside the health facility on Tuesday. The suspension…
US Army Bans Transgender Individuals From Joining The Military
The US Army has announced that transgender individuals will no longer be allowed to enlist in the military.
In Addis Ababa, Nigeria’s First Lady Elected Member Of Steering Committee
The wife of Nigeria’s President, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has been elected member, Steering Committee of the Organisation of African First Ladies for Development (OAFLAD), the highest decision-making body of the…
Trump Media Says It Lost More Than $400 Million Last Year
The parent company of President Donald Trump’s social networking site Truth Social says it lost $400.9 million last year and its annual revenue declined 12% to $3.6 million.
In Enugu: Legislators Pass Law Preventing Security Operatives from Checking Phones
The Enugu State House of Assembly, yesterday, approved a motion urging it to prohibit security operatives in the state, particularly the police and officials from the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission…
Justin Bieber Visits Five Spas Nationwide in Three Weeks
New dad Justin Bieber has gone to five different spas across the country in the last three weeks.
In Ebonyi: Lawmaker Empowers Indigent Families With Free Homes
The Senate Deputy Chief whip of Nigeria’s House of Representatives, Senator Onyekachi Nwebonyi has donated Two Bedroom Bungalow edifices and motorized boreholes to his Constituents.
Isolated Indigenous Man Returns To Tribe In The Amazon Rainforest After Brief Contact
A young man from an isolated Indigenous tribe who approached a riverine community in Brazil’s Amazon returned voluntarily to his people less than 24 hours later, Brazilian authorities said.
Trauma Of Army Attack Killed My Parents – Nnamdi Kanu
Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, on Friday recalled how his late parents suffered severe trauma after the Nigerian Army attempted to kill him at his…
Sir Isaac Newton Letter From 1704 Predicts When World Will End
Renowned scientist Sir Isaac Newton predicted when the world would end in a letter dating back more than 300 years ago.
EU Hails Made-in-Abia Leather Craftsmanship
The European Union (EU) has commended the craftsmanship of Made-in-Abia leather products, reinforcing the state’s reputation as Nigeria’s leading hub for leather production.
Court Dismisses Copyright Infringement Claims Against Will Smith
Award-winning actor Will Smith can now move on to other projects after his big win in the "Gemini Man" lawsuit.
In Ebonyi: Lawmaker Empowers Over 2,000 Vulnerable Individuals
Senator Ken Eze, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Information and National Orientation, says Nigerians deserve quality leadership to fully enjoy the dividends of democracy.
Apple’s First Foldable iPhone May Disappoint Fans With Smaller Screen Size
This year’s iPhone lineup is about the iPhone 17 Air, expected to arrive this fall. Next year, however, Apple’s first foldable iPhone could debut. Today, we’ve heard more information about…
Meanwhile, MTN Pegs Call Rate At ₦13.8/Minute
As part of the ongoing tariff hike and restructuring, telecommunications firm, MTN has pegged call rate on its pulse bundle at N13.8 per minute from N7.8 per minute, which represents…
Selena Gomez Says She Couldn’t Have Accepted Her Relationship With Benny Blanco 10 Years Ago
Selena Gomez is speaking out on how her relationship with Benny Blanco is working at this stage of her life.