Airtel Celebrates International Day of Education with Essay Competition in Primary Schools
Airtel Nigeria, a leading provider of telecommunications and mobile money services, under its Employee Volunteer Scheme (EVS), organized an Essay Competition, to commemorate the International Day of Education. The initiative, held at Airtel’s adopted schools across Nigeria, showcased exceptional talent…
US suspends new funds for aid programmes, excepting Israel and Egypt
Trump administration freezes new funding for anti-HIV programme and other health services, excepts key food programmes. The administration of United States President Donald Trump has announced a freeze on almost all new funding for foreign assistance programmes, with exceptions for…
South African president signs controversial land seizure law
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has signed into law a bill allowing land seizures by the state without compensation – a move that has put him at odds with some members of his government. Black people only own a small…
Lagos shuts Oshodi pedestrian bridge over safety concerns
The Lagos State Government has ordered the immediate closure of the pedestrian bridge connecting Oshodi Bus Terminals 2 and 3, citing safety concerns. The government raised alarms over the bridge’s safety and structural integrity. The Lagos State Commissioner for Transportation,…
Luxury Car Influencer, Ricardo Godoi Dies After Cardiac Arrest During Tattoo Procedure
Luxury car influencer Ricardo Godoi tragically passed away after suffering cardiac arrest moments before getting a new tattoo under general anesthesia. The 45-year-old was at Revitalité Day Hospital in Itapema, Brazil, on Monday, preparing for a tattoo on his back….
Burna Boy To Perform At 2025 Grammy Awards In Los Angeles
Burna Boy To Perform At 2025 Grammy Awards In Los Angeles Burna Boy It was gathered that days after a raging inferno subsided in Los Angeles, California, a Nigerian music icon, Burna Boy is set to light up the global…
BREAKING: Former FCT Minister, Useni Is Dead
Governor Mutfwang recounted the illustrious career of the late General, who served Nigeria with distinction in various capacities, including as Minister of Transport, Quarter-Master General of the Nigerian Army, and Minister of the FCT. Former FCT Minister, Useni is dead….
Why UNILAG adopts e-learning mode for now —VC
Why UNILAG adopts e-learning mode for now —VC VICE chancellor of the University of Lagos (UNILAG), Professor Folasade Ogunsola, has explained the reason the institution adopted virtual learning (and not physical classroom setting) for its students since the commencement of…
Saudi Arabia asks Hans Zimmer to rework national anthem
Composer also discusses plans for musical and film score as kingdom attempts to improve its image Saudi Arabia has asked the Oscar-winning composer, Hans Zimmer, to work on a new version of its national anthem, a senior official said, as…
Festus Keyamo Cancels N532bn Abuja Airport Runway Contract, Calls Cost “Outrageous”
The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo (SAN), has rejected as “outrageous” contract variation of N532 billion from N90 billion awarded to the contractor handling the second runway of Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja. Keyamo, who appeared before…