Fans of K-pop group ENHYPEN were recently surprised by reports that member Lee Heeseung is stepping away from the group’s activities. The announcement sparked widespread discussion among fans worldwide, especially among the group’s dedicated fanbase known as ENGENE. According to official statements from the group’s management company, Belift Lab, the decision came after careful discussions […]
France delivered an outstanding performance at the Narvik 2026 Alpine Skiing World Cup, securing a spectacular golden double that once again highlighted the country’s strength in alpine skiing. The victory marks another major milestone for French winter sports as athletes dominated the competition and thrilled fans with remarkable performances on the slopes. Historic Success for […]
Aradel Plc, a company that recently rebranded, has shown significant growth and success in its operations. In the first half of the year, the company’s operating profit increased by 478.7% compared to the previous year, reaching N29.8 billion. Its profit before tax also grew by 269.5%, and profit after tax nearly tripled. The company’s operating […]
The Nigerian Presidency has expressed concern over the removal of fuel subsidy, stating that it has led to increased poverty among Nigerians and a loss of support for the government. President Bola Tinubu announced the removal of subsidy on petrol in May, citing the inability to continue subsidizing petrol for neighboring countries. However, the government […]
Timothy Simwa a journalist in Kenya, who linked the protest to a defiance of the new tax by President Ruto’s regime said: « We have seen the finance bill, which was enacted into an act by the president, attracting a lot of controversies, at least from opinion polls. » The media fraternity has also not been spared with government officials […]
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has increased the pump price of petrol, from N537 to N617 per liter. The pump price of petrol is also known as Premium Motor Spirit (PMS). This adjustment was observed at some filling stations in Abuja and is expected to be implemented nationwide. The decision by NNPCL indicates […]
The United Nations Security Council (UNSC), one of the main UN organs charged with ensuring international peace and security, is set to hold its first formal discussion on artificial intelligence (AI) this week in New York, the most populous city in the United States. Reportedly, Britain will talk about AI’s impact on global peace and […]
Ousmane Sonko, a prominent opposition figure in Senegal, has been nominated as a candidate for the presidential election in 2024, according to an announcement made by his party on Friday. This comes despite Mr. Sonko’s questionable eligibility and shortly after the cancellation of a demonstration that was supposed to take place in Dakar on Saturday […]
Leaders from Sudan’s six neighbouring countries gathered in Cairo, Egypt, on Thursday for high-profile peace negotiations aimed at resolving the ongoing conflict in Sudan. The meetings sought to find a solution to the violence that has plagued the country since April, when tensions between the military and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) erupted into […]
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has threatened to close several accounts in order to protect customers’ bank accounts and enhance security in the banking system. The move comes as the CBN aims to ensure compliance with the use of Bank Verification Number (BVN), a unique identification system for bank customers. According to data from […]
Elon Musk, the CEO of SpaceX and Tesla, Inc.; the owner and CTO of Twitter; the founder of the Boring Company; the co-founder of Neuralink and OpenAI; and the president of the philanthropic Musk Foundation, launched his artificial intelligence startup xAI on Wednesday. AI firm xAI will be led by tech billionaire Elon Musk. The […]
The world’s first robot-human press conference took place in Geneva, the second-most populous city in Switzerland, on Friday. Nine AI-enabled humanoid robots talked about various topics. AI robots were asked questions at the AI For Good United Nations summit. They were asked if they would rebel against humans. They said that they had no intention […]
The Brazilian forward player Roberto Firmino has made a shift to Saudi Arabian club Al-Ahli after his contract with Liverpool expired. Firmino had spent eight seasons at Liverpool where he scored 111 goals in 362 appearances. He played a vital role in the team’s successes, including winning the Premier League, Champions League, and Club World […]
‘Unavailable’ single by Davido, an American-born Nigerian singer, songwriter and record producer, has emerged as one of the biggest songs at the United Kingdom (UK) Singles Chart. In the latest installment of the United Kingdom Official Singles chart (Chart week June 30 – July 6, 2023), Davido’s ‘Unavailable’ gained immense popularity as it entered its […]
Eight players from the football club Jeunesse Sportive de Ouidah (JSO) in Benin faced a distressing situation when they were detained at a police station in Cotonou. These players had not received their wages for four months and were demanding payment from their club. They had gathered at the headquarters of “Les Bagnoles,” a partner […]
James Nnaji, a famous Nigerian professional basketball player for the Charlotte Hornets of the NBA, could stay back at Barcelona, a city on the coast of northeastern Spain, and may have his NBA dream detained for another season. Charlotte Hornets, a professional basketball team based in Charlotte, North Carolina, traded two draft picks, No. 34 […]
According to local officials and researchers, at least 700 people have perished as a result of hunger in the northern Tigray area of Ethiopia in recent weeks following the cessation of food aid by the United States and the United Nations. After uncovering a plot to steal donated wheat that was intended for those in […]
On most evenings, Godwin Mumbere and his fellow students at Lhubirira Secondary School in Mpondwe, which is located on Uganda’s western border with the Democratic Republic of the Congo, quietly study and sing together before turning off the lights at 10:00 p.m. and climbing into their bunk beds. An unknown number of attackers, who are […]
Bluesky, a tech startup with the aim of developing a decentralized social network protocol and an associated social networking service, backed by Jack Dorsey, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Square and a co-founder and former CEO of Twitter, has introduced some proposals for new moderation and safety tooling. The tech startup, which is Twitter’s […]
The NBA picks talented players from diverse backgrounds to present at the biggest basketball stage. The NBA has selected 2 African players from Nigeria & Senegal. In the 2023 NBA draft, the San Antonio Spurs had the first pick and selected Victor Wembanyama, an incredibly talented player from France. However, it wasn’t until the second […]