Hadi Sirika

Twitter users react to the commissioning of N12bn firefighting vehicles as a ‘fraudulent purchase’

Recently, the Minister of Aviation, Hadi Sirika, commissioned ten high-capacity firefighting vehicles as part of the efforts to improve safety and emergency response at airports across Nigeria. While this move has received commendation from some quarters, others have raised concerns … Continue reading Twitter users react to the commissioning of N12bn firefighting vehicles as a ‘fraudulent purchase’

ChatGPT

Italy has become the first Western country to ban ChatGPT over privacy concerns

Italy has become the first Western country to block advanced chatbot ChatGPT, citing privacy concerns. The Italian data-protection authority announced that it would ban and investigate US start-up OpenAI, which created ChatGPT and is backed by Microsoft, “with immediate effect”. … Continue reading Italy has become the first Western country to ban ChatGPT over privacy concerns

Enugu

Enugu state government shuts down hotel where INEC issued certificates of return. Read full story!

The Enugu Capital Territory Development Authority (ECTDA) has taken action against the Bon Platinum hotel hall, where the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) recently issued certificates of return to Enugu’s Governor-Elect, Peter Mbah, his deputy, Ifeanyi Ossai, and 17 elected … Continue reading Enugu state government shuts down hotel where INEC issued certificates of return. Read full story!

Donald Trump and Mike Pence

US judge orders Mike Pence to testify in a recent case related to former President Donald Trump

Former Vice President Mike Pence has been ordered by a United States judge to testify about his conversations with former President Donald Trump leading up to the 2021 Capitol assault. Washington’s Chief Judge James Boasberg has ruled that Pence should … Continue reading US judge orders Mike Pence to testify in a recent case related to former President Donald Trump

Horse

Alabama police charges horse with criminal trespassing and resisting arrest following a two-hour pursuit

Police in Alabama have recently made headlines after charging a horse with “resisting arrest” following a two-hour pursuit. Body cam footage was also released, showing officers attempting to capture the escaped pony. According to a statement released by the Tuscaloosa … Continue reading Alabama police charges horse with criminal trespassing and resisting arrest following a two-hour pursuit

Lori harvey and Damson idris

Lori Harvey and Damson Idris have reportedly ended their three-month relationship

Lori Harvey, popular model and social media influencer, and actor Damson Idris, who is best known for his role in “Snowfall,” reportedly ended their three-month-long relationship. The couple first made headlines in mid-January when they were spotted holding hands and … Continue reading Lori Harvey and Damson Idris have reportedly ended their three-month relationship

6ix9ine

Despite being savagely attacked, rapper Tekashi 6ix9ine is yet to increase his security measures

According to TMZ, rapper Tekashi 6ix9ine has reportedly decided not to increase his security measures or change his location, even after being attacked and hospitalized. The attack took place in a gym sauna, and left the rapper with injuries. Tekashi, … Continue reading Despite being savagely attacked, rapper Tekashi 6ix9ine is yet to increase his security measures

Tanzania

Tanzania confirms first-ever Marburg Virus Disease outbreak with five fatalities

On Wednesday, the World Health Organization (WHO) announced that Tanzania has confirmed its first-ever cases of Marburg Virus Disease. Laboratory tests were conducted in the country’s northwest Kagera region, after eight people developed symptoms of the “highly virulent” disease, including … Continue reading Tanzania confirms first-ever Marburg Virus Disease outbreak with five fatalities

US central bank

US Federal Reserve raises interest rates despite banking turmoil and warns of possible additional policy firming

The United States central bank, the Federal Reserve, has once again raised interest rates despite fears that the move could lead to financial instability following a string of recent bank failures. This latest increase of 0.25 percentage points marks the … Continue reading US Federal Reserve raises interest rates despite banking turmoil and warns of possible additional policy firming