The Federal Government of Nigeria has emphasized the necessity for the private sector to invest approximately $3.5 billion each year in order to achieve the goal of increasing electricity generation capacity to 30,000 megawatts (MW) within the next seven years. … Continue reading Nigeria seeks $24.5 billion investment to achieve 30,000MW electricity capacity
Nigeria’s Under 17 national team, the Golden Eaglets, has been knocked out of the ongoing Under 17 African Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Algeria. The team suffered a 1-2 defeat against Burkina Faso in the quarter-finals held at the Nelson … Continue reading Nigeria eliminated from AFCON U-17 tournament, miss out on world cup spot
According to recent findings, while many Nigerians struggle with hardship and inflation, President Muhammadu Buhari, Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, state governors, and their deputies may have received a total of N651.2m ($1.6m) as hardship allowance over the past eight years. … Continue reading Nigerian leaders receive N651 million hardship allowance
Israel military and the Israel Defence Forces (IDF) have issued an apology for the first time regarding the untimely death of Al Jazeera journalist Shireen Abu Akleh. The apology comes one year after Akleh was shot and killed while covering … Continue reading Israel issues apology to Al-Jazeera journalist’s death, one year later
An incident unfolded in the Isheri, Olowora Road, Ojodu Berger area of Lagos, leaving residents and passers-by bewildered. On Thursday morning, they were confronted with a startling scene in their neighborhood—an unidentified man’s lifeless body discovered inside a car. According … Continue reading Naked man discovered lifeless inside a car in Lagos
A lawsuit has been filed at the Federal High Court in Abuja, seeking to prevent the swearing-in of President-elect Bola Tinubu on May 29. The suit, labeled FHC/ABJ/CS/578/2023, was initiated by five individuals residing in the Federal Capital Territory. They … Continue reading FCT residents file lawsuit to halt Tinubu’s swearing-in
Osun State House of Assembly has established seven ad hoc committees to oversee the smooth inauguration of the 8th Assembly on June 6. The purpose of these committees, according to Mr. Simeon Amusan, the Assembly’s Clerk, is to prevent any … Continue reading Osun assembly forms committees for smooth inauguration of 8th assembly
China and Ecuador have finalized a free trade agreement aimed at enhancing Ecuador’s non-oil exports by up to $4 billion over the next ten years. The comprehensive agreement encompasses 99.6 percent of Ecuador’s exports, granting access to China’s massive consumer … Continue reading China and Ecuador sign free trade agreement to boost non oil exports
The Spanish government has taken measures worth over two billion euros to mitigate the impact of a prolonged drought that has severely affected the country’s agricultural sector. Spain’s water reserves are currently below 50 percent of capacity, with levels as … Continue reading Spain allocates €2.2 billion to combat drought crisis
At least 28 individuals have been brutally killed in a series of fresh assaults by Fulani herdsmen on Mbawa Council Ward in the Guma Local Government area of Benue State, located in North Central Nigeria. The horrifying incidents occurred between … Continue reading Tragic! Fulani herdsmen claim 28 lives in guma local council, Benue
Steve Wozniak, co-founder of Apple, has expressed concerns about the potential impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on scams and misinformation. Wozniak warns that AI technology could be exploited by “bad actors” who aim to deceive people. He advocates for clear … Continue reading AI poses challenges in identifying scams, says Apple co-founder
Twitter has joined other social media platforms in launching an encrypted messaging service, ensuring that direct messages are end-to-end encrypted. This means that only the sender and recipient can access private messages, preventing anyone else, including Twitter CEO Elon Musk, … Continue reading Twitter unveils end to end encrypted private messaging
In a significant development, Google has announced the integration of generative artificial intelligence (AI) into its core search engine. This decision follows Microsoft’s incorporation of GPT-4 into its Bing search engine earlier this year. The newly introduced feature, called Search … Continue reading Google unveils AI enhancements in battle with Microsoft
The United Kingdom has officially confirmed its provision of long-range missiles to Ukraine, fulfilling the latter’s request for support in its battle against Russian forces. The Storm Shadow cruise missile, boasting a range of over 250km (155 miles), will significantly … Continue reading UK provides Ukraine with storm shadow long range missiles to counter Russia
The Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) has revealed that out of the total 75,436 inmates in custody across the country, a staggering 52,446 are awaiting trial, causing severe strain on the correctional facilities. Gimba Dumbulwa, an assistant controller general of the … Continue reading Overstretched custodial facilities: NCoS reports 52,446 inmates awaiting trial
The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has granted approval for the allocation of N4.3 billion to procure security equipment for railway stations nationwide. The decision was made during a recent FEC meeting chaired by Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo at the presidential villa … Continue reading Federal executive council grants approval of N4.3 billion for railway station security equipment procurement
Women Rights Activists have organized a peaceful protest to denounce a disturbing widowhood tradition that involves forcing widows to drink the water used to wash the deceased’s corpse in the Atani community of Ọgbaru Local Government Area in Anambra State. … Continue reading Women’s rights activists rally against harmful widowhood practices in Anambra
Bus crash in Nicaragua turns deadly as six passengers succumb to fatal bee stings. The incident occurred when the bus veered off the road and collided with a beehive, leading to a swarm of bees attacking the passengers. The driver, … Continue reading Fatal bee attack claims lives of six passengers amidst road crash
The Supreme Court has decided to postpone the hearing of the case filed by the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) seeking the release of their leader, Nnamdi Kanu. The adjournment sets the new hearing date for September 14. The suit … Continue reading Supreme court postpones Nnamdi Kanu’s case to September 14
Approximately 1,400 followers of the jihadist group Boko Haram have been intercepted while fleeing into Niger after clashes with the rival Islamic State group. The exodus into southeastern Niger began in March when the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) … Continue reading Army intercepts nearly 1,400 Boko Haram hollowers fleeing to Niger after clashes with ISWAP
A 32-year-old man named Uche George has been brought before the Ado Ekiti Chief Magistrates’ Court in Ekiti State, Nigeria, on charges of theft and assault. The accused allegedly assaulted a man named Ajayi Kolawole by physically attacking him with … Continue reading Ekiti: Man arraigned by police for alleged theft of N80,000 android phone
Four individuals have been apprehended in connection with the gruesome killing and dismemberment of a herder named Umaru Aliu in Ijagure village, Imeko-Afon Local Government area of Ogun State. The announcement was made by David Akinremi, the Commander of the … Continue reading Four arrested for murdering herdsman in Ogun state
A 29-year-old man named Amos Olaleye, driven by a desire to escape poverty, has shockingly revealed to the Nigerian Police how his own mother pushed him to murder his sister and engage in unspeakable acts with her corpse. The man, … Continue reading My mother encouraged me to kill my sister and sleep with her corpse to become rich – Man confesses to police
Former US President Donald Trump has asserted that if he were currently in power, he could swiftly resolve the long-standing conflict between Russia and Ukraine within 24 hours, despite their military capabilities. Trump shared his approach during a CNN town … Continue reading Donald Trump claims he can resolve Russia-Ukraine war in 24 hours if elected US president
The Transition Committee appointed by Abba Kabir Yusuf, the incoming Governor of Kano State, has alleged that the state government’s assets are being sold by the outgoing Governor Abdullahi Umar Ganduje to his relatives and cronies. Dr Abdullahi Baffa Bichi, … Continue reading Outgoing Kano state governor accused of selling state properties to family and associates, transition committee claims
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