South Africa Celebrates 272 Days Without Power Cuts
South Africa has had no load-shedding, or rolling blackouts, for 272 days as of Dec. 23, the longest stretch of uninterrupted power supply in five years, Minister of Electricity and Energy Kgosientso Ramokgopa said Monday. More than 16 billion rand…
Brilliant Lady emerges overall best graduating student of OAU with 4.97/5.00CGPA in Pharmacy, celebrates success
A brilliant Nigerian scholar Akinyuwa Susan has emerged as the overall best graduating student of the 2022/2023 graduating set at Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Nigeria. She achieved this remarkable feat with an outstanding cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of 4.97/5.00,…
LASTMA launches Whistle App to combat Lagos traffic gridlock
The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) has introduced the Whistle app as part of its efforts to alleviate traffic congestion and improve road safety across the state, especially with the anticipated increase in vehicular movement. General Manager of LASTMA,…
Pavel Durov says Telegram is now profitable
Pavel Durov says Telegram is now profitable Telegram founder Pavel Durov said Monday that the company is now profitable. Durov said the chat app’s total revenue surpassed $1 billion in 2024. The company, which launched its premium subscription service in…
Ex-president Jonathan seeks support for stampede victims
Ex-president Jonathan seeks support for stampede victims Former President Goodluck Jonathan has called for support for the victims of the tragic stampedes that occurred during palliative distributions in Ibadan, Abuja, and Okija. In his Christmas message issued on Monday in…
BREAKING: FG Declares 3 Days Public Holiday For Christmas, New Year Celebrations
Dr. Tunji-Ojo emphasized the importance of the season as a time to foster harmony and strengthen bonds across families and communities. The Federal Government has declared Wednesday 25th, Thursday 26th of December 2024, and Wednesday 1st January, 2025 as public…
Sudan quietly returns to Igad
What you need to know: Sudan suspended its membership of the Igad bloc in January over an attempt to mediate in the country’s brutal conflict. This came after Igad tried to mediate between the SAF and the rival paramilitary group…
64-Yr-Old Nigerian woman stranded in Egypt after EgyptAir allegedly did this to her
Mrs. Uzoma Chinyere Ndubuisi, a 64-year-old Nigerian woman, was stuck at Cairo International Airport after EgyptAir allegedly confiscated her passport upon arrival, preventing her from making her journey to the United Kingdom. When she arrived at Cairo Airport, Ndubuisi, who…
Sixteen Years old World’s greatest Athletic Wonder is faster than Bolt
The world’s biggest athletics talent, Gout Gout (16), has stunned the world once more after a video of his latest race surfaced on social media. Gout Gout, an Australian sprinter of Sudanese origin, has been rewriting athletics history for the…
72-hour shopping festival begins today in Lagos
The Lagos State Government has concluded plans for a 72-hour non-stop shopping extravaganza which will begin on Monday (Dec. 23). The event known as Lagos State Shopping Festival will take place at the iconic Mobolaji Johnson Arena, Onikan, Lagos. Mr…