In a development for Nigeria’s economy, foreign capital inflows from BRICS countries have surged by 189% over the past six months. This remarkable increase reflects a growing interest in Nigeria as a viable investment destination, particularly amid the global economic shifts and the ongoing efforts to diversify the nation’s economic partnerships. Key Statistics According to…
Welcome to the Weekly Sports Roundup! Stay updated with the latest happenings in the world of sports. Here’s a quick look at the top events and highlights from the past week: UEFA Nations League The third matchday of the 2024 UEFA Nations League provided some thrilling matchups across various groups. Here are the key results:…
In the last few weeks, floods and landslides triggered by Typhoon Yagi have ravaged Viet Nam, Myanmar, Vietnam, Thailand, and Laos, affecting nearly 6 million children and compromising their access to clean water, education, healthcare, food, and shelter—pushing already marginalized communities deeper into crisis. In the same period, tornadoes, hurricanes, and unprecedented rain storms have…
Former Ekiti State Governor, Ayodele Fayose, has made it clear that he is not aspiring to be the National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). This clarification comes in response to media reports suggesting that he had declared himself as the PDP chairman and announced the suspension of several party leaders. Fayose took to…
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — An Iowa teen who pleaded guilty to beating his high school Spanish teacher to death with a baseball bat must serve 35 years in prison before the possibility of parole, the state’s high court reaffirmed Friday. Willard Miller was 16 when he and another teen killed Nohema Graber, a 66-year-old teacher at Fairfield High…
Imo state police commissioner, Aboki Danjuma, has invited community leaders, civil society organizations, and stakeholders to a crucial security meeting aimed at strengthening police-community relationships and evaluating police service delivery. The meeting, scheduled for Tuesday, is in recognition of the 2024 SERVICOM Week, slated for October 15, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. at the Senior Police Officers…
Allen Onyema, the CEO of Nigeria’s Air Peace, faces new charges from the U.S. government for alleged obstruction of justice in a high-profile fraud case. The charges were announced on October 11, 2024, by the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Georgia. Details of the Allegations Onyema and Ejiroghene Eghagha, Air Peace’s Chief…
Starting primary school was a unique, and unforgettable experience. As a little boy of 6, my father had taken me to Bata at the time situated on Forestry Road in Benin City to buy me a pair of sandals, and a tin box for my books. For a child, there’s nothing like the smell of…
Former presidential candidate Peter Obi has strongly condemned the recent increase in fuel prices by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), describing the move as “unfortunate and insensitive.” The price of petrol has risen from ₦897 to ₦1,030 per litre, marking the second hike in a month, which has sparked widespread concern among Nigerians….
The 28th annual MUSON Festival, organised by the Musical Society of Nigeria (MUSON), is set to commence on October 13, 2024, and will run until October 27, 2024, at the MUSON Centre in Onikan, Lagos. This year’s festival, themed “Revival,” aims to revitalise the arts amidst Nigeria’s economic challenges and promises a vibrant lineup of…
