In Ebonyi: Advertising Council Budgets N1bn For Bridge Project
The Advertising Regulatory Council of Nigeria (ARCON) has earmarked N1.05 billion to construct the Amagu-Ekwakoke link bridge in Ebonyi central senatorial district.
Starlink Users In Kenya Experience Second-Slowest Internet Speeds In Africa
Elon Musk's Starlink internet service in Kenya is currently offering its customers the second-slowest speeds in Africa due to a spike in demand that has strained the satellite operator's capacity.
In Enugu: Government Demands 13% Oil Derivation Share
Governor Peter Mbah of Enugu State has expressed dismay over the continued exclusion of the state from the 13 per cent oil derivation fund, despite its official recognition as an…
Accra Targets Roadside Vendors in Renewed City Clean-Up
Accra’s central business district has become the flashpoint of a growing conflict between city authorities and traders occupying roadsides and pavements, turning them into makeshift markets.
In Anambra: Gunfire At Imoka Festival As Police Recover Weapon, Arrest Suspect
Police operatives in Anambra command as part of ensuring an hitch free Imoka festival, have arrested one suspect for allegedly being in possession of locally made Beretta pistol.
North Korea Unveils A Formidable Nuclear Ship
Tensions in the Pacific have started to escalate due to Kim Jong Un's intention to develop his country’s nuclear capabilities and the deployment of troops to Ukraine to support the…
Tinubu Under Fire Over Planned Visit To Abia State At Governor Otti’s Request
A former political ally of Abia State Governor Alex Otti, Prof. Moses A. Orji, has publicly urged President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to reject an invitation to commission a 6.5-kilometre road…
2026-2027 Budget: WHO Increases Membership Fee Amid Global Financial Constraints
World Health Organisation member states have approved a 20 per cent increase in assessed contributions as they endorsed the organisation’s 2026 to 2027 budget of $4.2 billion.
Spain Orders Removal Of More Than 65,000 Airbnb Tourist Rentals
Spain has launched a major clampdown on Airbnb properties, ordering the removal of over 65,000 holiday rental listings across the country that fail to comply with regulations
Local Food Vendor “Amoke Oge” Hits N2.3 Billion In Deliveries On Chowdeck
A local Nigerian food vendor, Amoke Oge, has recorded N2.3 billion in revenue after completing 500,000 deliveries on Chowdeck, one of the country’s leading food delivery platforms.
In Anambra: Government To Privatize Kaolin Factory For Commercial Production
The Anambra State Government has announced plans to privatise its Kaolin Factory in a bid to begin full-scale commercial production.
Cassie Ventura’s Mother Says Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs Blackmailed Her For $20,000
The federal trial against Sean “Diddy” Combs continued on Tuesday, with Casandra “Cassie” Ventura’s mother, Regina Ventura, testifying that she was “scared about my daughter’s safety” and revealing that she…
In Imo: Police Deny Reported Abduction Of 15 UTME Candidates
The Imo state police command has clarified reports concerning 15 students of Eminent Scholars Imperial Academy, Onitsha, Anambra.
Osimhen Guides Galatasaray To 25th Turkish League Title
Victor Osimhen scored to help Galatasaray claim their 25th Turkish league title on Sunday, consigning Jose Mourinho’s Fenerbahce to the runners-up spot for the fourth straight season.
In Ebonyi: Governor Approves N500,000 Monthly Pay For Newly Recruited Doctors
Governor Francis Nwifuru of Ebonyi has announced that the monthly salaries and allowances of newly recruited medical doctors in the state will be increased from N150,000 to N500,000.
Singapore’s Beloved Curry Rice Restaurant Shuts Down After 30 Years
New Scissor-Cut Curry Rice, a well-known eatery in Singapore's Geylang district, closed last week after 30 years in business, citing "a number of challenges including high rental costs."
DJ Cuppy Performs At Bill Gates Foundation’s Africa Day Event In Seattle
Disc Jockey and billionaire heiress, Florence Otedola, popularly known as DJ Cuppy, has delivered a captivating performance at the Bill Gates Foundation’s Africa Day event in Seattle, Washington, USA.
Apple Considers Letting Users Replace Siri
Apple iPhone users have been using Siri for well over a decade, but this might change.
In Enugu: Muslims Seek Fairness In Board Appointments
Some Muslims have urged Governor Peter Mbah to ensure fairness in appointments to the state’s welfare board.
New Pocket-Sized “United Nations Translator” Allows Instant Communication In Over 60+ Languages
Imagine being able to speak almost any language—without having to learn that language.
Abia State Secures Hosting Rights For NIESV Conference
Abia State has been awarded the hosting rights for the Nigerian Institution of Estate Surveyors and Valuers (NIESV) Conference, which is scheduled to take place in April 2026.
EU Agrees On €150 Billion Loan Fund For Defence Spending
The countries of the European Union (EU) have agreed to establish a loan fund worth €150 billion ($169.5 billion) to finance arms purchases, according to a report by The Financial…
Armed Robbers Hijack Anambra Govt Shuttle Bus, Abandon Vehicle During Escape
A shuttle bus belonging to the Anambra State government’s Transport Company (TRACAS) has been recovered by police operatives from Obosi Divisional Headquarters after it was snatched by armed robbers posing…
Foreign Investors Pull Out N420bn From NGX
Foreign investors have pulled out N420.37bn from the Nigerian equities market in the first quarter of 2025.
Otti Links Abia’s Development To Fiscal Discipline, Cost-Saving Reforms
Alex Otti, governor of Abia state, says his administration’s achievements are the result of strict fiscal discipline and deliberate efforts to cut the cost of governance.
Former U.S. President Joe Biden Diagnosed With ‘Aggressive’ Prostate Cancer
Former American President Joe Biden has been diagnosed with an aggressive form of prostate cancer.
Gov Mbah Receives EPL Trophy, Seeks Guinness’ Partnership To Grow Sports In Enugu
The governor of Enugu state, Dr. Peter Mbah, has expressed his eagerness to partner with Guinness Nigeria PLC to accelerate his administration’s sports development effort, describing the state as the…
Coinbase Hit By Insider Data Breach, Faces Up To $400M In Response Costs
Coinbase disclosed a major data breach, revealing that cybercriminals bribed overseas customer service agents to access sensitive user information, enabling targeted social engineering attacks.
In Abia: Government Commences Digital Census On Public, Private Schools
Abia State government says it has commenced digital 2025 annual school census of all public and private schools in the State.
Archaeologists Discover Oldest Section Of China’s Great Wall, Dating Back Nearly 3,000 Years
Archaeologists have discovered what is believed to be the oldest known section of the Great Wall of China, stretching its origins back some 300 years earlier than previously thought.