Entertainment
Sports
TYSON TUMBLES: Jake Paul Stuns Boxing World with Unanimous Decision Victory
In a shocking upset, Jake Paul, the 27-year-old YouTuber-turned-boxer, defeated Mike Tyson, the 58-year-old former world heavyweight champion, via unanimous decision in a highly anticipated bout. The eight-round fight took place at the AT&T Stadium in Texas and was streamed […]
Super Eagles Stanley Nwabali Mourns Father After AFCON Qualifier
Super Eagles goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali is mourning the death of his father, who passed away shortly after Nigeria’s 1-1 draw against Benin Republic in a crucial 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier. The match, played under challenging weather conditions, […]
Super Eagles’ Victor Boniface Dropped from Starting XI in Crucial Match Against Benin Republic: Eguavoen Opts for a Bold Tactical Shift
Victor Boniface, who has recently struggled to find his form, will be absent from the starting lineup for the Super Eagles’ critical AFCON 2025 qualifier match against Benin Republic. This decision comes after a series of missteps in his recent […]
Anthony Joshua’s Career Earnings Soar Past $200M, Leading Boxing Rivals
Nigerian-British heavyweight boxer Anthony Joshua has crossed a major financial milestone, with career earnings now exceeding $200 million. This achievement solidifies Joshua’s position as one of boxing’s top earners, placing him ahead of high-profile rivals like Tyson Fury and Gervonta […]
Ballon d’Or – Vinicius Junior Emerges Africa’s Favorite
Real Madrid and Brazil’s Vinicius Junior emerged as Africa’s top choice for the 2024 Ballon d’Or, according to voting data published by France Football. Although Spanish midfielder Rodri ultimately claimed the award in a glamorous Paris ceremony last month, Vinicius […]
Africa
Miss Nigeria, Chidimma Adetshina, Makes History as Miss Universe Runner-Up
Miss Nigeria, Chidimma Adetshina, has made history by securing second place at the Miss Universe competition, proudly representing both Nigeria and South Africa. Adetshina, who was also named Miss Africa and Oceania, expressed her pride, stating, “I’m so proud of […]
President Tinubu Confers PM Modi with GCON Honor
On Sunday, President Bola Tinubu awarded Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi the Grand Commander of the Order of the Niger (GCON) during a Nigeria/India Bilateral meeting at the Presidential Villa in Abuja. This prestigious honor underscores Nigeria’s commitment to its […]
Business
Nigeria Mining Hub Is A Game-changer Says Minister Dele Alake
The Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr. Dele Alake, has reaffirmed the government’s commitment to transforming Nigeria into a global mining hub through strategic reforms and investments in the solid minerals sector. Speaking at the opening of the 2024 Nigeria […]
Federal Government Projects 60% Rise in Personnel Costs for 2025 Amid New Minimum Wage Implementation
The Federal Government of Nigeria has projected a significant rise in its personnel costs, estimating an increase of at least 60% for the year 2025. This surge is attributed to the recent implementation of a new national minimum wage and […]
ENTREPRENEURS DILEMMA: “Staying or Leaving: The Hustle Chronicles of Jide”
The DreamerJide was 29, a sharp-minded young man with a degree in Economics from one of Nigeria’s top universities. The certificate sat proudly on his small desk, gathering a little dust, but a reminder that he wasn’t just any hustler. […]
Nigeria Signs $1.2 Billion Aluminium China Gas Processing Deal
Nigeria has entered into a $1.2 billion agreement with China’s CNCEC to revive a gas processing facility that could elevate Nigeria’s role in the global aluminium market. The deal, signed with BFI Group, a key investor in the Aluminium Smelter […]
Technology
Nigeria Set to Lead AI Revolution with New Robotics and Artificial Intelligence Institute
Nigeria is poised to take a giant leap in technology with the establishment of a state-of-the-art institute dedicated to robotics and artificial intelligence (AI). Spearheaded by Professor Bart Nnaji, a renowned engineer and former Minister of Science, Technology, and Power, […]
New AI Project to Autonomously Browse, Shop Online
Google’s parent company, Alphabet, is secretly working on a highly advanced AI tool capable of autonomously navigating a web browser to perform tasks such as online research and shopping. The tool, internally codenamed “Project Jarvis,” promises a new era of […]
Nigerian Court Releases Binance Executive Gambaryan
A Nigerian court has ordered the release of Binance executive Tigran Gambaryan after money laundering charges against him were dropped to enable him to seek medical treatment abroad. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) withdrew the charges during a […]
Nigeria’s Solar Mini-Grid Pilot Program to Boost Power Supply, Combat Energy Poverty
A global climate organization, supported by the Rockefeller Foundation and the Bezos Earth Fund, is piloting a solar mini-grid program in Nigeria aimed at addressing the country’s erratic power supply. According to a report by Bloomberg, the Global Energy Alliance […]
News
Mike Adenuga Alive and Well Amid Death Rumors
Rumors of the death of Mike Adenuga, one of Africa’s wealthiest entrepreneurs and the chairman of Globacom, have been circulating widely on social media. However, insiders close to Adenuga have confirmed that the telecommunications magnate is alive and in good […]
UNICEF Aims to Make Borno State Open-Defecation-Free – WASH
The Borno State Government, in collaboration with UNICEF, has launched a roadmap campaign to eradicate open defecation and improve Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) facilities across the state. The event, held at the Musa Usman International Conference Centre in Maiduguri, […]