U.S. shares reached record highs on Wall Street, and the dollar recorded its largest gain in eight years, following Donald Trump’s historic re-election to the White House. Bitcoin also surged to an all-time high, spurred by Trump’s election promise to prioritize the volatile cryptocurrency. However, investors are speculating that Trump’s plans to cut taxes and…
During a ministerial screening on Wednesday in Nigeria’s Senate, Senate President Godswill Akpabio humorously reminded Senator Osita Ngwu to stay focused on professional qualifications after Ngwu commented on the appearance of ministerial nominee Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu. Bianca, one of seven nominees being assessed for government roles, is being considered for Minister of State for Foreign Affairs….
Umar Usman Kadafur, the Deputy Governor of Borno State, along with over 100 passengers, narrowly escaped a potentially fatal incident when a Max Air aircraft experienced an engine fire shortly after takeoff from Maiduguri International Airport. The incident occurred around 7 p.m. on Wednesday as the flight, bound for Abuja, suffered engine failure caused by…
During a visit to Mount Bental on Israel’s border with Syria, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu attributed the downfall of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad’s regime to Israel’s actions. Netanyahu described the development as “historic,” emphasizing that Assad’s fall signified the collapse of a critical element in Iran’s “axis of evil.” He credited Israel’s aggressive 14-month campaign…
Ademola Lookman opened the scoring for Atalanta, leading them to a 2-0 win over VFB Stuttgart in their UEFA Champions League group stage match at the MPHArena in Germany on Wednesday. The 28-year-old forward, who now has 13 goal involvements in his last 13 games, continued his impressive form as Atalanta extended their unbeaten run…
Botswana’s President Mokgweetsi Masisi has conceded defeat following preliminary election results showing his party, the Botswana Democratic Party (BDP), losing its parliamentary majority, ending nearly six decades of uninterrupted rule. The private Mmegi newspaper and state radio reported that the BDP suffered a landslide loss, with results from over half of the constituencies counted. The…
The Nigerian Senate has issued a warrant of arrest for the management of Julius Berger, a construction company, over its repeated failure to honor Senate invitations. This decision, made on Thursday, followed a motion by Senator Osita Ngwu, representing Enugu West, who expressed concerns about Julius Berger’s consistent absence from hearings of the Senate Committee…
Security at Mar-a-Lago is undergoing a high-tech upgrade, with the addition of advanced robotic surveillance tools. As President-elect Donald Trump prepares for a potential White House return, his Florida estate is enhancing its security protocols with the deployment of a Boston Dynamics robot dog, courtesy of the U.S. Secret Service’s Technical Security Division (TSD). This…
Big Brother Naija Season 7 winner, Josephine Ijeoma Otabor, popularly known as Phyna, has publicly announced her decision to sever ties with her family and drop her surname, Otabor. The Edo-born reality TV star made this revelation on Thursday night via her verified X (formerly Twitter) handle, citing a lack of support from her family…
The Federal Government, through the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC), has initiated investigations into widespread consumer complaints against major players in the banking, telecommunications, and aviation sectors. The investigations, set to commence on December 3, 4, and 5, aim to address issues related to poor service delivery, exploitative practices, and potential violations of…
