Nollywood veteran actor Francis Duru dies at 57
Veteran Nigerian actor Francis Duru has died at the age of 57, according to an announcement by his family on his official Instagram account. The actor’s family made the announcement in the early hours of Friday, October 23, stating that…
New York City bans horse-drawn carriages from June 2028
The New York City Council voted on Thursday to ban horse-drawn carriages from city streets and Central Park beginning in June 2028, ending a historic tourist attraction and long-standing industry. Out of the city’s 51 lawmakers, 40 supported the bill,…
Burna Boy unveils $180 sneakers through partnership with Federer-Backed On
Burna Boy’s first sneaker collection with On, the Swiss brand backed by Roger Federer, goes on sale this week with three shoes up to $180. Nigerian music star Burna Boy is releasing his first sneaker collection with On, the Swiss…
Zuckerberg Wants To Build A Giant Online Network Of AI Agents
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg wants everyone chatting with its Muse agents. And then he wants those agents chatting with each other. “We expect to grow Muse to serve billions of people. This is both our mission and our strategy,” Zuckerberg…
Elon Musk Announces ₦14.27trillion SpaceX Shares Giveaway to Every American
Billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk has announced plans to give every child in the United States one share of his aerospace company, SpaceX, next year. The proposed giveaway could be worth approximately $10.7 billion if implemented as outlined.Musk made the announcement…
China’s Robots Evolve Beyond Basic Utility As Exports Surge
China’s robotics industry is rapidly advancing, with robots moving beyond basic functions to become indispensable in factories and everyday life around the world. Once showcased mainly in competitive arenas, Chinese robots are increasingly being deployed across factory floors globally, reflecting…
Edo governor Okpebholo names former bbnaija housemate as adviser
Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, has appointed former Big Brother Nigeria housemate, Anto Lecky, as Special Adviser on Tourism and Creative Economy. Lecky previously served as Senior Special Assistant on Tourism and Creative Economy before her elevation to the new…
Nigeria records first Ebola case of Africa’s latest outbreak
Nigeria has recorded its first Ebola case of Africa’s latest outbreak, in a woman who had travelled from Uganda to the capital Abuja, the government confirmed on Tuesday.Since a major Ebola outbreak was declared in the Democratic Republic of Congo…
Algeria Remains Africa’s Fourth-Largest Economy, With GDP Projected At $331.89 Billion
Algeria has retained its position as Africa’s fourth-largest economy, with its gross domestic product (GDP) projected to reach $331.89 billion in 2026, maintaining a significant economic lead over neighbouring Morocco. According to figures from the International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) October…
Nigerian Filmmaker Feranmi Abiola Wins 2026 NLNG Creative Arts Prize
Nigerian filmmaker Feranmi Abiola has emerged as a joint winner of the 2026 Nigeria Liquefied Natural Gas (NLNG) Nigeria Prize for Creative Arts for her documentary, Mara Mania, earning recognition for her contribution to Nigeria’s creative industry. Abiola, an alumna…