Democratic tech group aims to shake up Republican statehouses in 2024
Tech for Campaigns, a Democratic organization made up of tech industry workers seeking to influence state elections, is expanding its playing field to include six states where Republicans have commanding majorities in state legislatures. Jessica Alter, the organization’s co-founder and…
Free cash programs spread as more cities expand the anti-poverty safety net
Just weeks after Kiki Ramos received her first $500 monthly payment from the Richmond Resilience Initiative, her car was stolen. “It would have been a big domino effect if I didn’t have this extra money,” she said. Her damaged vehicle…
Donald Trump backs Mike Johnson after Mar-a-Lago meeting
Republican Speaker of the House Mike Johnson said he would push for legislation that would require voters to prove they are US citizens after meeting Donald Trump on Friday. It was their first public meeting since Mr Johnson became…
FG Finds Fleeing Binance Executive in Kenya
The federal government has traced Nadeem Anjarwalla, a previously arrested Binance executive, to his hideout in Kenya. Anjarwalla, who fled custody in March, is now being prepped for extradition back to Nigeria, Talks are ongoing between the Economic and Financial…
Nigerian chess master, Tunde Onakoya set to break Guinness World Record
Nigerian chess master, Tunde Onakoya has revealed plans to break the Guinness World Record for the longest chess marathon. Onakoya who made the plan known on his X account on Friday said that he is “doing this for the dreams…
Actor, Ugezu J. Ugezu Reacts To Junior Pope’s Death
Actor, Ugezu J. Ugezu Reacts To Junior Pope’s Death Renowned actor and filmmaker, Ugezu J. Ugezu defends Nollywood following the passing of late actor Junior Pope, faults the shortcomings of the general system. Taking to his Instagram page, the filmmaker noted that people from…
Egypt to receive € 1 billion loan from EU
The EU on Friday (Apr.12) said it would loan Egypt a little over $1 billion in short-term financial aid to help stabilise the country’s economy. The sum is part of a bigger package worth 5 billion euros in loans, the…
Princess Owowoh becomes first Nigerian female officer cadet to graduate from UK’s Royal Military Academy
Today, Officer Cadet Owowoh Princess Oluchukwu, became the first-ever Nigerian female officer to graduate from the UK’s Royal Military Academy Sandhurst (RMAS). 24-year-old Princess was one of the 135 Officer Cadets to graduate during RMAS’ Sovereign’s Parade today in London….
Kanu Nwankwo, Daniel Amokachi, Ebuka Obi-Uchendu and others set to participate in Troost Ekong Foundation fundraiser
All roads lead to Uyo in Akwa Ibom state on June 2, as Super Eagles captain William Troost Ekong officially launches his foundation with a fundraising charity match, Soccernet.ng reports. The 30-year-old athlete recently opened up about Nigeria’s loss in…
Prices of commodities, services will drop in coming days — Rabiu
Chairman of BUA Group, Alhaji Abdul Samad Rabiu, has predicted that prices of commodities and services in the country will continue to drop in coming days, citing strengthening Naira. Speaking to reporters in Lagos after paying Eid-el-Fitr homage to President…