In a dramatic turn of events, former President Donald Trump has declared victory in the 2024 US presidential election, positioning himself for a potential historic return to the White House. Speaking to jubilant supporters at his campaign watch party in West Palm Beach, Florida, Trump announced, “We made history for a reason tonight,” and promised…
The Republican Party has regained control of the U.S. Senate, ending two years of Democratic leadership. This development, coupled with Donald Trump‘s current lead in the presidential race, could have far-reaching implications for the future of American politics and governance. Republican Senate Majority The Republicans flipped the Senate by securing crucial victories in key battleground…
he Nigerian government has officially lowered the age benchmark for admission into tertiary institutions from 18 years to 16 years. This decision was announced by the newly appointed Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, during his inaugural press briefing in Abuja on November 5, 2024. The reversal of the previous policy, which was implemented by…
The world holds its breath as the long awaited American Election Day has come. I had an uncle once. Whenever he showed up in the house, he would give a shout: “To be or not to be!” I would reply: “Is to do or die!” The actual quote is by Prince Hamlet in the eponymous…
As soon as Greg McDonald Jr. saw his parents, he knew he was in trouble. His father stood waiting for him with his arms folded and his brow furrowed. Beside him was Greg’s mother, her eyes red and puffy. “Quick, pretend you’re interested in me,” Greg Jr. told his friend Betsy as he steered the…
In the race to build out AI infrastructure, Meta met an unlikely roadblock in one case: bees. A rare species of the insect threw a wrench in the company’s plans for an AI data center, the Financial Times reported Monday. Meta had been in talks with a nuclear power plant operator for a US data center to support the…
As the 2024 US presidential election is set to happen today, the potential outcomes of either a Donald Trump or Kamala Harris victory carry significant implications for Nigeria, particularly in areas such as trade, foreign investment, immigration, and international relations. Both candidates represent contrasting policies that could reshape Nigeria’s economic landscape and its relationship with…
In a move most likely influenced by public outcry, Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has ordered the immediate release of all minors detained in connection with the #EndBadGovernance protests that erupted across the country in August 2024. This decision comes in response to widespread criticism regarding the treatment of these young individuals, many of whom…
The Petroleum Products Retail Outlets Owners Association of Nigeria says the Dangote Petroleum Refinery is inconsiderate for selling petrol at N990/litre, stressing that the company enjoyed massive concessions while accessing foreign exchange during its construction. PETROAN also insisted that imported petrol was cheaper than the N990/litre price of Dangote petrol. Major marketers recently revealed that…
President Bola Tinubu on Monday directed the Attorney-General of the Federation to ensure the immediate release of the minors detained by the Nigeria Police in connection to last August’s protests without prejudice to any ongoing legal processes. The directive came days after the 76 people, including 30 minors, were charged with treason and inciting a…
