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Davido’s Father, Dr. Adeleke, Opens Up About Building $2bn Power Plant Despite Government Challenges
Billionaire Businessman Dr. Adedeji Adeleke Overcomes Government Resistance to Launch Nigeria’s Largest Power Plant
Dr. Adedeji Adeleke, the father of Nigerian superstar Davido, has shared his journey of resilience in building a $2 billion power plant, despite facing significant … Continue Reading
TikTok Erases 2.1 million videos In Nigeria – Report
TikTok Removes Over 2.1 Million Videos in Nigeria for Community Guideline Violations
In a recent announcement, TikTok revealed that it took down more than 2.1 million videos in Nigeria during the second quarter of 2024 due to violations of its … Continue Reading
UK Government Did Not Support Yoruba Nation Petition – FG Clarifies
The Nigerian Federal Government has rejected reports suggesting that the United Kingdom has endorsed a petition submitted by Sunday Adeyemo, commonly known as Sunday Igboho, a prominent advocate for the Yoruba Nation. The petition, which urges the UK government to … Continue Reading
Paris Police Arrests Pan-African Activist Kemi Seba Over Racial Hatred Allegations
Radical activist faces detention in Paris as his anti-colonial crusade intensifies, sparking debate over ties to Russia and growing tensions in West Africa.
PARIS FRANCE– Kemi Seba, a controversial pan-African activist, was arrested in Paris on Monday. The outspoken … Continue Reading
UBA Foundation Increases Prizes for 2024 Essay Competition
UBA Foundation Elevates Prizes for 2024 National Essay Competition, Calls for Entries
The UBA Foundation, the corporate social responsibility arm of United Bank for Africa Plc, has announced an increase in the prize value for its annual national essay … Continue Reading
African Startups Compete for $200 Million at Supernova Challenge
African Startups Compete for Share of $200 Million Investment Fund at Supernova Challenge 2.0
African startups are among the promising innovators seeking a portion of a $200 million global investment fund at the Supernova Challenge 2.0, a leading pitch … Continue Reading
World Food Day: Nigerians Are Struggling for Survival
As Nigeria marks World Food Day on October 16, 2024, the country’s deepening food crisis has left many citizens grappling with survival.
Escalating inflation, widespread insecurity, and the discontinuation of key subsidies have driven food prices to unprecedented levels, … Continue Reading
Nigeria’s Economy Is Making Progress under Tinubu’s Regime – Reno Omokri
Reno Omokri, former presidential aide and vocal political commentator, has voiced strong support for President Bola Tinubu’s administration, citing key economic improvements that signal progress despite widespread public concerns about rising living costs.
He pointed to growth in Nigeria’s Gross … Continue Reading
Nigeria’s Foreign Reserves Rise to $39.12bn
Nigeria’s foreign reserves have reached a significant milestone.
Foreign reserves currently standing at $39.12 billion as of October 11, 2024. This remarkable increase from $34.70 billion in June 2024 represents a 12.74% surge, according to Yemi Cardoso, the Governor … Continue Reading
Bobrisky Saga: Court Fines VDM for Defaming Rapper Falz & His Father, Femi Falana
Falana Seeks Justice Over Defamatory Claims In The Bobrisky Saga Made By VDM, as Tension Rises in Lagos Courtroom
The ongoing saga involving popular social media influencer Martins Vincent Otse, better known as VeryDarkMan (VDM), and the Falana family has … Continue Reading