Self-acclaimed Biafran Prime Minister, Simon Ekpa, bags six-year prison term in Finland
Simon Ekpa, a disciple of Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), and a self-acclaimed Prime Minister of the Biafra Government in Exile (BGIE), has been sentenced to six years in prison for terrorism-related crimes, including promoting violence through social media believed to have contributed to the unrest in southeastern Nigeria. […]
“Thanks for greatest first 20 years ever,” Rihanna expresses gratitude to God, fans
Global music icon, Robyn Rihanna Fenty, popularly known as Rihanna, has celebrated two decades in the entertainment industry with a heartfelt message of gratitude to her fans, family, and industry collaborators. In an emotional note shared on X on Saturday, the Barbadian-born superstar reflected on the life-changing decision she made 20 years ago to leave […]
Lawyer who sued Ogun governor over EndSARS, sues Governor Sanwo-Olu for blocking him on X
A Lagos-based human rights lawyer, Festus Ogun, has filed a lawsuit against Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu at the Federal High Court in Lagos, accusing him of violating his constitutional rights by blocking him on his verified X (formerly Twitter) account. Recall that Festus Ogun, founder of FOLEGAL, in November 2021, sued Ogun State Governor […]
Falz announces engagement, shares pre-wedding photos concealing fiancée’s face
Nigerian rapper, actor, and human rights activist Folarin Falana, popularly known as Falz, has announced his engagement, sharing pre-wedding photos with his fiancée on Instagram on Thursday. In the announcement — which has drawn widespread attention across social media, with fans and colleagues in the entertainment industry congratulating him — Falz wrote: “It has been […]
Nigeria, China finalise $1m flood relief grant
The Federal Government of Nigeria has formalised a $1 million grant agreement with the People’s Republic of China to boost flood relief efforts across the country. The deal was signed in Abuja by the Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, Abubakar Bagudu, and the Chinese Ambassador to Nigeria, Yu Dunhai. The intervention is directed at […]
OpenAI dragged to court over suicidal death of teenager linked to ChatGPT
A United States couple, Matt and Maria Raine, has dragged OpenAI to court over the death of their 16-year-old son, Adam Raine, who died in April, marking the first legal action accusing OpenAI of wrongful death. According to the BBC, the lawsuit listed OpenAI co-founder and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Sam Altman as a defendant, […]
Nigerian youths are intelligent, so is AI, but here is why most are jobless —Charles Awuzie
Technology entrepreneur and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Gemsbok Group, Charles Awuzie, has compared Nigerian youths and graduates with artificial intelligence (AI), emphasising that most youths in the country are as intelligent as AI, but are unfortunately jobless and underemployed because they are more interested in intelligently answering questions, acquiring certificates, and pretending to be […]
At 27, I was bank branch manager, that’s why I’m passionate about giving young people same chance I was given —Tony Elumelu
African investor, philanthropist, and founder of Heirs Holdings, Tony Elumelu, has revealed that he was 27 years old when he was made the branch manager of the defunct AllStates Trust Bank. Elumelu stated this on Tuesday through his official LinkedIn page, as he posted side by side his recent picture and the one when he […]
Priscilla Ojo, husband welcome baby boy in Canada
Nigerian influencer, entrepreneur, and daughter of Nollywood actress Iyabo Ojo, Priscilla Ojo, has given birth to her first child with Tanzanian singer Juma Jux. The couple welcomed a son, Prince Rakeem Ayomide Mkambala, in Canada on Sunday. Priscilla confirmed the arrival of the baby on Monday through Snapchat and Instagram, where she shared her labour-room […]
I’m not desperate to be president; joined ADC to build better, prosperous Nigeria —Atiku
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has denied that he is desperate to become Nigeria’s president, stressing that his decision to join the African Democratic Congress (ADC) was part of a wider mission to build “a better, secure and prosperous Nigeria.” Atiku, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) presidential candidate in the 2023 election, made this known […]