Elon Musk calls for US to replace fighter jets with drones
Elon Musk calls for US to replace fighter jets with drones Billionaire Elon Musk, tapped by US President-elect Donald Trump to slash federal government spending, lashed out at modern fighter jets on Monday, saying that drones were the future…
Property Tycoon Convicted of $27B Fraud Requests Reduced Sentence
A Vietnamese property tycoon sentenced to death for multi-billion-dollar fraud begged a court to spare her life Tuesday, saying she was trying to repay the stolen funds. Property developer Truong My Lan, 68, was convicted earlier this year of embezzling…
Banda voted BBC Women’s Footballer of the Year
Zambia and Orlando Pride forward Barbra Banda has been voted BBC Women’s Footballer of the Year. She received the most votes from readers of the BBC Sport website after a five-player shortlist was announced last month. The shortlist – based…
Tobi Amusan inducted into University of Texas El Paso’s Hall of Fame
Nigerian track and field sensation Tobi Amusan has added another feather to her cap, as she was recently inducted into the University of Texas El Paso’s (UTEP) Hall of Fame. This prestigious honour is a testament to Amusan’s outstanding achievements…
Ghana and Nigeria Unite at EMY Africa Awards 2024
The 9th edition of the EMY Africa Awards brought together Ghanaians and Nigerians for an unforgettable night at the Grand Arena, Accra International Conference Centre, where cultures, talent, and excellence were celebrated in grand style. Hosted by Nigeria’s Frank Edoho…
Best graduating students of Wesley Varsity: Why I didn’t have a boyfriend
The overall best graduating student in the 2023/2024 academic session of Wesley University, Ondo, Miss Ifeoluwa Mercy Adeyemi, has shared the reasons behind her remarkable achievement. In an interview during the institution’s 13th convocation ceremony in Ondo Town, Ondo State,…
Governor Soludo Celebrates Prince Engr. Arthur Eze on 76th Birthday
Anambra State Governor, Professor Chukwuma Charles Soludo, CFR has extended his warm congratulations to Prince Engr. Arthur Eze, OFR, on the occasion of his 76th birthday Governor Soludo, in his congratulatory message, described Engr. Arthur Eze as a great son…
ECOWAS small business coalition proposes railway corridor for member states
Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in the ECOWAS region, under the ECOWAS Small Business Coalition (ESBC), have called for the establishment of a railway corridor linking all member countries, alongside the existing road network. The proposal was made at…
Residents Push For Ambode’s Return As Lagos Governor in 2027
Some residents have urged the former Governor of Lagos State, Mr. Akinwumi Ambode to join the race for the 2027 governorship race, saying he has the Midas touch to transform the state if given the second chance to complete the…
Lagos-Calabar coastal road: Estate owners kick against selective demolition
OWNERS of Winhomes Estate in the Okun Ajah area of Lagos State, Sunday, urged President Bola Tinubu to intervene in what it described as the illegal deviation from the Lagos-Calabar Coastal road alignment and selective demolition by the Ministry of…