Tito Jackson, a beloved member of the legendary music group The Jackson 5, has passed away at the age of 70. His death occurred on September 15, 2024, while he was driving from New Mexico to Oklahoma, reportedly due to a heart attack. The news was confirmed by his family and long-time friend, Steve Manning,…
President Bola Tinubu has returned to Abuja following his official trips to China and the United Kingdom. His arrival at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport on September 15, 2024, marks the conclusion of a significant diplomatic journey aimed at strengthening Nigeria’s international relations and securing vital agreements for national development. Highlights of the China Visit…
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: Premier League The fourth matchday of the 2024/25 Premier League season saw a thrilling series of games across the weekend of September 14-15: –…
The Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) has forecasted that Nigeria’s Dangote Refinery will significantly impact Europe’s oil industry, particularly in the Northwest Europe (NWE) gasoil market. The world’s largest single-train refinery, situated in Lagos, is expected to disrupt traditional diesel and jet fuel suppliers, exerting considerable pressure on Europe’s refined petroleum product market. In…
Uganda Airlines has officially commenced direct flight operations between Entebbe International Airport in Uganda and Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja, Nigeria. The inaugural flight, which took place on September 12, 2024, marks a significant milestone in enhancing connectivity between East and West Africa. Inaugural Flight and Reception The inaugural flight, designated UR 900, departed…
Thank you, Mr. Dangote. You are a patriot, a priceless national hero. As the common saying goes, ‘you have done what Napoleon could not do.’ Beginning today, the entire nation should begin to feel a sense of pride as Dangote Refinery begins to sell petroleum products locally. This is no ordinary news. What this means…
In March 2024, the Nigerian media landscape was awash with the story: Premium Times, TVC News, Daily Trust, Galaxy TV, The Beat 97FM, The Cable, The Nation, Leadership, Blueprint, and The Sun. They were all reporting that David Umahi, the Minister of Works, pledged to complete the Lokoja-Benin Road within six months. In two articles (Does…
Bomb threats are being called into schools and businesses are closing at sundown in Springfield, Ohio, after the small US town became the center of conspiracy theories targeting its Haitian immigrant community — leaving some in fear for their lives. The mostly white city in the American Midwest has seen a boom in population in…
The former president keeps pushing the baseless claim that pets are being eaten, and the community is feeling the effects. Former President Donald Trump continues to push the baseless claim that Haitian migrants in Springfield, Ohio, have been stealing pets and eating them. And the city has been feeling the effects this week. On Thursday,…
In a recent address, Bishop David Oyedepo, the founder of Covenant University and the Living Faith Church Worldwide, defended the decision to increase tuition fees at the institution, asserting that the move was divinely inspired. During a telecast to a gathering in Jos, Oyedepo emphasised that the increase was not merely a financial decision but…
