Eid ul Mawlid: FG declares Tuesday public holiday
The Federal Government has declared Tuesday, August 25, 2026, a public holiday to mark Eid ul Mawlid, commemorating the birth of the Holy Prophet Muhammad. The Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, announced the holiday on behalf of the Federal Government…
Fashion tech founder sentenced to prison for $300m fraud scheme
A fashion tech founder was sentenced to five years in federal prison for her involvement in a $300m “fraud scheme” spanning from 2019 to 2025, the Manhattan US attorney’s office announced on Thursday. Christine Hunsicker, 49, was also sentenced to…
Uber, Bolt Still Allowed to Operate at Nigerian Airports — FAAN Clarifies
he Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has clarified that Uber, Bolt and other e-hailing services have not been banned from Nigerian airports. In a statement on Thursday, the authority said its engagement with e-hailing operators was aimed at developing…
U.S. court permits FBI to review Tinubu drug case files in private
U.S. court permits FBI to review Tinubu drug case files in private A Washington-based lobbying firm, Von Batten-Montague-York, L.C., has alleged that a U.S. federal court has taken a new step in the long-running Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) case…
The Beetle returns as Chinese Ora
Although, the Beetle may have been rested by Volkswagen, but that is not the end of the popular two-door car which ruled the auto space in the 1970. This time around GWM, a leading Chinese brand has taken over from…
Ex-Zambian minister killed in security raid on opposition
Former Zambian Transport Minister and opposition lawmaker Mutotwe Kafwaya has been killed during a security operation at a property linked to opposition leader Brian Mundubile in Lusaka, authorities have confirmed. Kafwaya, 49, was reportedly fatally wounded during a joint operation…
BTS CELEBRATES SIX YEARS OF “DYNAMITE,” THE GLOBAL HIT THAT MADE HISTORY
South Korean supergroup BTS is celebrating six years since the release of its global smash hit “Dynamite,” the group’s first all-English single and one of the most commercially successful songs in K-pop history. Released on August 21, 2020, “Dynamite” quickly…
ATIKU ABUBAKAR VOWS TO RESTORE PETROL SUBSIDY IF ELECTED PRESIDENT
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has promised to restore the petrol subsidy if elected president, arguing that the funds saved from the subsidy removal have not been properly accounted for. Atiku said the decision to remove the subsidy had placed…
SANWO-OLU GIFTS N40 MILLION TO TWO LASU BEST GRADUATING STUDENTS
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has rewarded the two best graduating students of Lagos State University (LASU) with a total cash gift of N40 million in recognition of their outstanding academic achievements. The governor announced a donation of N20 million…
Nigerian-German teen develops offline app for emergency rescue
An 18-year-old Nigerian-German recording artiste and technology entrepreneur, Georgia Oviesu, has developed an emergency communication application that enables users to send distress messages without internet connectivity. This feature, she believes could help improve rescue operations and combat kidnapping in Nigeria….