Jeff Bezos’s ex wife, MacKenzie Scott spends $2 billion on philanthropy in 2024
Billionaire philanthropist MacKenzie Scott announced on Wednesday that she has donated another $2 billion in 2024, bringing her total giving since 2019 to $19.2 billion. In a post on her “Yield Giving” website, Scott shared insights into her approach, revealing…
Ooni Reacts After Arrest Of Ex-wife, School Principal In Ibadan
The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, has encouraged his ex-wife, Naomi Ogunseyi, and radio owner, Oriyomi Hamzat, not to be discouraged following the tragic stampede at a Yuletide ceremony for children in Ibadan, Oyo State, which claimed 32 lives….
Konga set to launch AI-powered FM radio station
Konga, a leading composite e-commerce group, is poised to transform the Nigerian media and commerce landscape with the upcoming launch of its AI-powered FM radio station in Lagos. The groundbreaking initiative, set to debut in January 2025, will mark Africa’s…
FG unveils free AI academy
The Federal Government has unveiled a free Artificial Intelligence (AI) Academy with the aim of positioning Nigeria as a leader in the global digital economy. The Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, Chief Uche Nnaji, who inaugurated the AI Academy…
Dangote Slashes Petrol Price
Dangote Petroleum Refinery has reduced the price of petrol to ₦899.50 per litre, further easing fuel costs for consumers during the holiday season. This announcement was made on Thursday in a statement issued by the Group’s Chief Branding and Communications…
Alicia Keys to Receive Prestigious Dr. Dre Global Impact Award
The Grammy week event will be held at the Fairmont Century Plaza on Jan. 30. Alicia Keys is set to receive the 2025 Dr. Dre Global Impact Award at the fourth annual Recording Academy Honors Presented by the Black Music…
Canada Could Become 51st State, Says Donald Trump
The United States, US, President-elect, Donald Trump has said Canada could become the 51st US state. Trump said “many Canadians” welcome the idea because Ottawa is wracked by a political crisis. Posting on his Truth Social handle on Wednesday, Trump…
Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger announce visa-free travel for ECOWAS citizens
Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger have introduced visa-free travel and residency rights for citizens of the 15-member ECOWAS bloc to strengthen the centuries-old ties among African people. Despite being low-income and landlocked, Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger’s new visa-free policy…
Japan Appoints Nielsen as New Women’s National Team Coach, Eyes World Cup Glory
New coach Nils Nielsen declared Wednesday that Japan can win the Women’s World Cup for a second time and vowed to restore the 2011 champions to their former glories. The 53-year-old Dane becomes Japan’s first foreign-born women’s coach and succeeds…
Moroccan Experts Criticize CAF’s Decision to Crown Lookman Over Hakimi for African Player Award
Moroccan football experts have reacted to Atlas Lions skipper Achraf Hakimi missing out on the 2024 African Footballer of the Year. Atalanta’s Nigeria international Ademola Lookman claimed the African Player of the Year title, succeeding Victor Osimhen at the 2024…