Globacom is reportedly set to appoint Ahmad Farroukh, a former CEO of MTN, as its new chief executive. According to TechCabal, three individuals with direct knowledge of the matter shared this information. This leadership change would mark a significant first for Globacom, as Mike Adenuga has led the company since its launch in August 2003….
Afrobeats superstar Wizkid has set new records as all tracks from his latest album, Morayo, have claimed the top 17 positions on Apple Music within hours of its release. This remarkable feat occurred less than 10 hours after the album dropped. Released on November 22, 2024, the album is a heartfelt tribute to Wizkid’s late…
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has cautioned opposition parties in Nigeria against celebrating too soon after the recent U.S. election outcome, where Vice President Kamala Harris was defeated. APC emphasized that President Bola Tinubu is set to secure another term in 2027. The surprising victory of former President Donald Trump, now the oldest individual to…
Former CIA Director and US Defense Secretary Leon Panetta has predicted that Donald Trump, as president, may grant Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu a “blank check” in Middle Eastern policy, which he warns could heighten the risk of open conflict between Israel and Iran. Speaking on the One Decision podcast with Sir Richard Dearlove, Panetta…
Respected human rights lawyer and advocate Dele Farotimi was arrested on defamation charges. Hours later, Peter Obi, alongside prominent figures such as Nigerian activist and 2023 African Action Congress (AAC) presidential candidate Omoyele Sowore, and journalist Fisayo Soyombo, publicly reacted to the incident. Peter Obi, in a statement on X (formerly Twitter), condemned the arrest,…
Equatorial Guinea’s First Lady, Constancia Mangue Obiang, has expressed concern over the 400 adult video scandal and its detrimental impact on the dignity of women. The scandal reportedly centers around Baltasar Ebang Engonga, the former Director General of the National Financial Investigation Agency (ANIF). Allegations suggest that Engonga engaged in affairs with numerous women, including…
Primate Elijah Ayodele, Leader of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, has issued a warning to the newly appointed Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt. General Olufemi Oluyede, about possible terrorist attacks across five Nigerian states. In a statement from his media aide, Osho Oluwatosin, Primate Ayodele recalled previously warning the Nigerian army, under the former COAS,…
The United Kingdom’s Conservative Party leader, Kemi Badenoch, has reaffirmed her stance on Nigeria, stating she will not soften her comments about her country of origin. This comes in response to criticism from Nigeria’s Vice-President, Kashim Shettima, over her description of Nigeria as a “socialist nation brimming with thieving politicians and insecurity.” In a statement…
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has dismissed the ambassadorial lists circulating online as fake. In a statement released on Sunday, the ministry urged the public to ignore the list. Signed by Kimiebi Ebienfa, the acting spokesperson for the ministry, the statement clarified that the nomination of ambassadors falls exclusively under the President’s authority. The statement…
Professor Iruka Okeke, a pharmaceutical microbiologist at the University of Ibadan, has advocated for the integration of genomic technology into Nigeria’s Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) surveillance system to improve diagnostic precision. Okeke pointed out that traditional culture-based testing methods in healthcare facilities often face limitations due to inadequate resources and capacity, hindering the accurate identification of…
