Burkina Faso President Declares Free Childbirth in All Government Hospitals
Burkina Faso’s President, Ibrahim Traoré, has declared childbirth free in all government hospitals. He questioned why women should pay to bring life into the world, recalling how his own mother nearly lost him due to delivery costs. “From now…
Achimugu declares hunger strike in EFCC custody
Prominent business executive and socialite Aisha Achimugu has declared a “hunger strike” in the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) custody following her arrest by operatives of the commission. A statement by the legal team of Achimugu, led by Mr…
BREAKING: FG Declares One-Day Public Holiday
The Federal Government has declared Thursday, May 1, 2025, as a public holiday to mark this year’s Workers’ Day Celebration. The government reiterated the need for peace to drive industrialisation and economic growth. The Minister of Interior, Olubunmi…
MTN Nigeria’s stock activity surges amid profit recovery hopes
Investor interest in MTN Nigeria’s shares surged in April 2025, fuelled by growing optimism that the country’s largest telecom operator will return to profitability in Q1 2025. The renewed confidence follows recent 50% price hikes, which analysts believe will significantly…
Lagos to Launch Water Taxis by End of 2025
The Lagos State Government has announced plans to launch water taxis before the end of 2025, with dredging already underway on key routes to prepare for full-scale operations across the state’s inland waterways. The Managing Director of the Lagos State…
McDonald’s Is Bringing Back This Fan-Favorite After A 10-Year Hiatus
2025 is officially the year of McDonald’s. Not only is the fast food giant finally bringing back the long-awaited Snack Wrap, but it’s also dropping another fan-favorite: crispy chicken tenders. Instagram food influencer @Snackolater broke the news, writing: “McDonald’s just…
“You Are the Light of My Life” – Governor Mbah’s Loving Message to Wife on Her Birthday
Enugu State Governor, Dr. Peter Ndubuisi Mbah, has taken to social media to celebrate his beloved wife, Mrs. Nkechinyere Mbah, as she marks another year of life today. In a touching message that has warmed hearts across the state and…
Mayor of London Sadiq Khan wants city to host 2040 Olympics
Mayor of London Sadiq Khan has said that he wants the English capital to bid to host the 2040 Summer Olympic Games. London previously hosted the Olympics in 1908, 1848 and 2012. Another successful bid would make it the only…
BREAKING: King Sunny Ade Speaks From Hideout After Rumoured Kidnap
LEGENDARY Juju Maestro, King Sunny Ade has come out of hiding to dispel his rumoured Kidnap. It was gathered that Damilola Esther, one of the 78-year-old musician’s children, raised concerns about his whereabouts on Monday night. Damilola,…
Liberal Party Leader Mark Carney Wins Canadian Election Amid US Tensions
Prime Minister of Canada and Liberal Party Leader Mark Carney delivers a speech to supporters during a rally on April 23, 2025 in Surrey, Canada. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said his county would “never” yield to the United States…