Detroit-based East African restaurant finalist
The owners of an East African eatery in Detroit are among the dozens of finalists for this year’s prestigious James Beard Chef and Chefs Awards. The nominees cover a diverse range of cuisine and chef experience, a recent shift following…
DRC ‘thwarted coup’ trial
Some 50 people, including 3 Americans, appeared in a military court in the Democratic Republic of Congo on Friday in connection with last month’s failed coup. They are facing charges including terrorism, attempted assassination, illegal possession of weapons and arms…
Nigeria to purchase 3.5 million prepaid power meters
Nigeria’s Federal Government has announced that it will acquire a maximum of 3.5 million power meters by the end of 2024 in a move to increase revenue collection in the West African state. The country’s Ministry of Power, through its…
W’Cup Qualifier: Ndidi captains Eagles against South Africa, Nwabali in goal
the pivotal World Cup qualifier, the Nigeria Super Eagles are set to take on South Africa’s Bafana Bafana with a strong starting lineup. The team, led by captain Wilfred Ndidi, will feature Nwabali in goal, with Ajayi, Bassey, Tanimu, and…
Tariff Hike: Court Fines Multichoice ₦150m
The Competition and Consumer Protection Tribunal has fined the prominent Pay-TV operator, Multichoice Nigeria, owners of DSTV, GOTV, ₦150 million for disputing the court’s jurisdiction, and ordered the company to provide Nigerians with a one-month free subscription to its subscribers….
King Charles ‘extremely proud’ of Prince William
King Charles is reportedly pleased that his son Prince William was able to take on his responsibilities and act on his behalf for the first time, claimed a royal commentator. This follows King Charles’s first overseas trip since his cancer…
Dictator’ Eto’o and chaos in Cameroonian football
For a proud country which boasts five continental titles and the most World Cup finals appearances by an African nation, the past two months have seen a very public row play out over who should coach the Indomitable Lions. Last…
Wale Edun submits minimum wage cost to Tinubu
The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, has submitted the projected cost implications of implementing a new national minimum wage to President Bola Tinubu. Edun, along with the Minister of Budget and National Planning, Atiku…
Lagos-Kano rail line commences freight operations
The Lagos-Kano rail line has commenced freight operations. This was posted on Bayo Onanuga’s X handle on Thursday, 6th June 2024. According to the Minister of Transportation, a trial run moving import containers from Apapa Port in Lagos to Dala…
Usher and Apple CEO Tim Cook had a meeting. Now the Super Bowl performer is taking his ideas to Capitol Hill
Usher performs during the halftime show of Super Bowl LVIII in Las Vegas. Usher has some suggestions for Apple CEO Tim Cook. The Grammy-award winning singer met with the Fortune 500 exec at Apple’s sprawling California campus to discuss 2024…