Ezeonu congratulates Soludo on his inauguration for 2nd term
Billionaire Business Mogul and Philanthropist, High Chief Hamilton Ezeonu,(Ikemba Idemili) has congratulated the Executive Governor of Anambra State, Prof Charles Soludo CFR and his Deputy, Dr Onyekachukwu Ibezim, on their inauguration for a second term. In a statement by his…
Nigeria Surpasses South Africa as MTN’s Largest Profit Driver
Nigeria has emerged as the biggest profit engine for MTN Group, overtaking South Africa for the first time and marking a significant shift in the telecom giant’s earnings structure. According to MTN’s latest financial results, the Nigerian subsidiary recorded a…
President Tinubu Orders Emergency Response, Sends Service Chiefs to Maiduguri
The President made this known in a statement he personally signed and made available to newsmen on Tuesday, March 17, hours after Monday’s multiple su!cide attacks in Borno state. The su!cide attacks left at least 23 people de@d.In his statement,…
Sri Lanka declares Wednesdays off as Asian countries try to conserve fuel
Sri Lanka has declared every Wednesday a holiday for public institutions to conserve fuel as the island nation grapples with possible shortages in the wake of the US and Israel’s war with Iran. “We must prepare for the worst, but…
CAF Strips Senegal Of 2025 AFCON Title, Crowns Morocco Champions
Senegal were sensationally stripped of their Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) title on Tuesday night and tournament hosts Morocco crowned champions instead, two months after African football’s showpiece event concluded with a chaotic final in Rabat. The Confederation of…
Indian-Origin Techie Joins xAI To Build “Best Coding AI”, Elon Musk Reacts
Indian-origin software engineer and entrepreneur Aman Gottumukkala has joined xAI, the artificial intelligence company founded by tech billionaire Elon Musk, marking a major step in his career after successfully building a million-dollar startup with a very small team. Gottumukkala gained…
Ethiopia emerges second-largest investment destination, attracting $18.6 billion in 5 years
Ethiopia has emerged as Africa’s second-largest destination for foreign direct investment (FDI), underscoring its growing appeal to global investors and the impact of recent economic reforms.Speaking at an investment forum in Addis Ababa, Ethiopian Investment Commissioner Zeleke Temesgen said the…
Top US counterterrorism official resigns over Iran war, urging Trump to ‘reverse course’
The Trump administration’s top official on counterterrorism has resigned over the war in Iran, and has urged the president to “reverse course”. In a letter posted to his X account, National Counterterrorism Center Director Joe Kent said that Iran posed…
23 confirmed dead in Maiduguri bomb explosions, 108 injured
The Police Command in Borno on Tuesday confirmed 23 persons killed and 108 injured at Maiduguri, during the multiple explosions on Monday. The police said that suspected suicide bombers allegedly carried out the suicide attacks at 7:24 p.m.. ASP…
United States launches investigation into South Africa
The United States Trade Representative (USTR) has launched a Section 301 investigation into South Africa and 59 other countries to determine whether they are engaging in “unfair trade”. The investigation forms part of a broader push by the US government…