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Wrexham goalkeeper Arthur Okonkwo has decided to represent Nigeria at the international level after switching his allegiance from England.
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has called on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to publicly clarify allegations that the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, offered land and cash gifts to some senior officials of the electoral body. The opposition party made the demand on Tuesday in a statement by its [âŚ] âVery disturbingâ- PDP reacts to alleged secret land allocations to INEC officials by Wike
Amanda Serrano will return to the ring and defend her featherweight titles against Germany's Cheyenne Hanson as part of MVPW-03 on May 30 in El Paso, Texas.
Female journalistsâ accounts of harassment trigger avalanche of allegations reaching as far as government Juanita GĂłmez was reporting on an international assignment for Caracol, a Colombian television channel in 2015, when an older colleague attempted to forcibly kiss her by inside a lift. She only managed to break free from him by pushing him away several times. Fearing any complaint would come down to the word of a âgirlâ against that of a senior presenter, she did not report the incident. Continue reading...
Viable247, an on-demand service marketplace, is entering Nigeriaâs growing digital services space with a focus on improving how customers connect with artisans and other skilled service providers. The platform is designed to address a long-standing challenge in the countryâs informal service sector, where customers often struggle to find reliable professionals, while many artisans face limited [âŚ] read more Viable247 targets informal service sector with new marketplace
A fresh approval of N3.3 trillion to address longstanding issues in Nigeriaâs power sector has sparked fresh reactions, with former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, and other Nigerians questioning what appears to be a pattern of repeated announcements without clear results. The latest development was disclosed in a statement shared on April 5 2026, [âŚ] N3.3tn power plan sparks debate as Peter Obi, Nigerians question repeated approvals
Neimeth International Pharmaceuticals Plc is reorganising nearly N2 billion in reserves under a court-backed scheme, emphasising a deeper shift across Nigeriaâs pharmaceutical industry as companies move away from an increasingly unsustainable reliance on short-term bank borrowing. Shareholders approved the scheme of arrangement at a court-ordered meeting on March 31, clearing the way for the company [âŚ] read more Neimeth restructures reserves as drugmakers abandon costly debt model
The Pebblebee Halo is larger but more functional than an Apple AirTag. | Image: Pebblebee After expanding the functionality of its Clip location tracker last year with a panic alarm that sends messages and your location to trusted contacts, Pebblebee has announced a new tracker with even more personal safety features. The Halo is brighter and louder than the Clip and features an easier-to-trigger alert. Available starting today for $59.99 through Pebblebee's online store and on Amazon starting on April 20th, Halo is at its core still a location tracker. It's compatible with either Apple's Find My tracking network or Google's Find Hub, but not both at the same time, and small enough to be stashed in a bag or clipped to your keys ⌠Read the full story at The Verge.
A former owner of Manhattanâs Chrysler Building is one step closer to regaining control of the iconic Art Deco skyscraper.
U.S. President Donald Trump has issued a stark warning over escalating tensions with Iran, declaring that âa whole civilization will die tonightâ if the crisis is not averted.
Iranâs embassies launched a global trolling campaign in response to Trump's profanity-laced threat.
