Nigeria’s poverty reduced by seven per cent – World Bank
The World Bank has estimated that improved access to internet coverage over three years led to a seven per cent reduction in extreme poverty in Nigeria and Tanzania. This was disclosed in a new brief titled, “Digital transformation drives development…
Ron DeSantis drops out of presidential race and backs Trump
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has dropped out of the 2024 presidential race and endorsed Donald Trump. He quit ahead of the Republican primary election in New Hampshire, where he was polling in the single digits. Mr DeSantis was once considered…
Malia Obama Makes Her Red Carpet Debut at Sundance Film Festival
The elder daughter of former President Barack Obama is a screenwriter and director now. First daughter turned filmmaker Malia Obama has arrived at Sundance. The elder child of former President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama jumped into the…
Army announces commencement of application for Direct Short Service
The Nigerian Army, on Friday, announced the commencement of online application for 2024 Direct Short Service Commission Course. A terse statement posted on its official Facebook page, said that the application exercise would end on February 23, urging eligible applicants…
Comedian AY Makun’s wife Mabel alleges threats to life
Mabel Makun, the wife of the popular stand-up comedian, AY Makun, has expressed concern about alleged threats to her life from an undisclosed individual. In a brief post on her official Instagram account on Thursday, January 18, 2024, the interior…
Nigerian Woman Abigail Marshall Katung Appointed Lord Mayor Of Leeds
Nigerian woman Abigail Marshall Katung, has been appointed Lord Mayor of Leeds. Studiocb55news reports that a Nigerian woman, Abigail Marshall Katung, has been elected as the Lord Mayor of Leeds in the United Kingdom. The councillor from the Labour and…
Movie featuring Jay-Z alongside Yemi Alade and Adekunle Gold set to premiere in Nigerian cinemas in April
Three Nigerians star in this international movie project. The Hollywood film, The Book Of Clearance which features soundtracks from Yemi Alade and Adekunle Gold will hit Nigerians cinemas in April this year. Following news of their feature on the movie’s…
Nigerian Woman Dies After Graduation From UK University
A Nigerian woman identified as Oluwaseun Bello has reportedly died in the United Kingdom, shortly after completing her studies. The Nigerian community association in the UK conveyed this unfortunate news through a statement on their official X account on Monday,…
‘Cooking With Lynja’ TikTok chef Lynn Yamada Davis dies at 67
Tributes from content creators have poured in on social media after news rocked the tight-knit digital culinary community that TikTok star Lynn “Lynja” Yamada Davis died. The late social media star who was best known for her quirky and fun…
Anthony Joshua and Francis Ngannou face off for first time ahead of heavyweight fight [VIDEO]
Anthony Joshua will face Francis Ngannou on March 8 in Saudi Arabia; the fight takes place three weeks after Tyson Fury takes on Oleksandr Usyk in an undisputed heavyweight title clash; promoter Frank Warren says the winners of the two…