Telecom Operators Seek Review of Yearly Levies with FRC.
Telecommunications operators in Nigeria, under the umbrella of the Association of Licensed Telecommunications Operators of Nigeria (ALTON), have urged the Financial Reporting Council of Nigeria (FRC) to reconsider the new yearly dues imposed on private companies. ALTON claims that the…
Sharia in Yoruba land: Gani Adams declares stand
The Aare Ona Kakanfo of Yorubaland, Iba Gani Adams, has condemned the attempt to introduce Sharia in the Southwest, stating that it is alien to Yoruba culture and religious beliefs. Speaking at the 2025 Oodua festival, held at Enuwa Square,…
Rihanna Makes Dramatic Courthouse Appearance to Support Boyfriend A$AP Rocky amid Rapper’s Assault Trial
The “Praise the Lord” rapper is facing two felony charges of assault with a semiautomatic firearm Rihanna is showing support for her partner, A$AP Rocky, amid his trial in Los Angeles. On Wednesday, Jan. 29, the singer-songwriter was present for the…
Former Google VP raises $10M for new startup building AI agents for retail businesses
GeekWire’s startup coverage documents the Pacific Northwest entrepreneurial scene. Sign up for our weekly startup newsletter, and check out the GeekWire funding tracker and venture capital directory. A onetime Seattle startup founder who went on to lead engineering teams at Google,…
Haiti leader says long-awaited general elections penned for November
Haiti’s transitional council president Leslie Voltaire said in an interview on Wednesday that a date for the Caribbean nation’s long-awaited general elections has been fixed for around Nov. 15 of this year. Haiti has lacked elected representatives since January 2023…
Burkina Faso joins Africa’s electric vehicle market with launch of new EV brand
The electric vehicle (EV) market in Africa is becoming increasingly competitive, with various countries making significant strides in adoption. Recently, Burkina Faso’s homegrown electric vehicle, ITAOUA, entered the market, further boosting the continent’s EV landscape. According to its manufacturer, the…
Transfers: ₦95.2 billion deal sees Victor Boniface overtake Iwobi as he joins Ronaldo’s club
Victor Boniface’s move to Al Nassr helped him surpass Alex Iwobi on the prestigious Super Eagles list. Victor Boniface is close to completing a move to Saudi Pro League side Al Nassr, which would effectively take him above Alex Iwobi…
I Am Open to Coalition Ahead of 2027 Elections – Peter Obi
“I have not, and will never advocate for any coalition or alliance that does not prioritise the welfare and progress of the ordinary Nigerian. Peter Obi has clarified that he is open to a coalition ahead of the 2027 elections….
BREAKING: APC Expels Aregbesola
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has officially expelled former Minister of Interior, Rauf Aregbesola, from the party over allegations of anti-party activities. Aregbesola, who governed Osun State for eight years, had formed a faction within the APC known as The…
Afe Babalola Tables Fresh Request To President Tinubu Government
The legal luminary was honoured for his outstanding achievements across various fields, including education, law, health, agriculture, and technology, among others. Afe Babalola has tabled a fresh request to President Tinubu’s Government. It was gathered that the founder of Afe…