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Nasboi shares reason for not participating in nationwide protest

Nigerian skitmaker, Nasboi reveals the reason himself and many other celebrities are refusing to join citizens in the nationwide protest. Nasboi stated this in a now deleted Twitter post, for which he received backlash. According to him, the last time he spoke

Celebrities storm boat cruise for Bobrisky release party (Video)

Celebrities have stormed a boat cruise to celebrate popular Nigerian crossdresser Bobrisky's release from prison. We recall that Bobrisky was jailed for three months after pleading guilty to naira mutilation following his arrest by the Economic and Financial

BREAKING: Tinubu appoints governing council for Maritime University, Others

President Bola Tinubu has appointed heads of governing councils of selected federal universities and tertiary institutions of learning. Nigerian Maritime University, Okerenkoko, Delta State, has Temi Harriman as Chairman, and Adeola Adeogun, Benedict Aguele

Swiss school turns to robot for teaching nursery pupils

Sat in a circle on the nursery floor, a group of Swiss three-year-olds ask a robot called Nao questions about giraffes and broccoli. By the time these children become adults, interacting with robots may well be as commonplace as using a smartphone, experts

Two Chinese nationals jailed for illegal mining in Kwara

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission says it has secured the conviction of two Chinese nationals, Duan Ya Hong and Xiao Yi, for their involvement in illegal mining in Kwara State. The EFCC disclosed on Thursday, May 16, that the convicts were first

Ex-CIA agent pleads guilty to spying for China

A former CIA agent pleaded guilty Friday to spying for China, the US Department of Justice announced. Alexander Yuk Ching Ma, 71, a native of Hong Kong who became a naturalized US citizen, admitted to having provided "a large volume of classified US national

Manchester United Exploring Deal for Bologna Striker Joshua Zirkzee

Manchester United are reportedly exploring a deal for Bologna striker Joshua Zirkzee, according to a tweet from David Ornstein of The Athletic. The Red Devils have shown advanced interest and have initiated dialogue with the striker's representatives. At 23

Thai parliament probes ex-Army chief for slapping reporter

Thailand's parliament said it would investigate a senior politician and former army chief after he was filmed slapping a reporter as she tried to ask him questions. Prawit Wongsuwan lashed out at a journalist from public broadcaster ThaiPBS on Friday as she

NAFDAC intercepts petrol tankers for transporting edible oil (Video)

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control, NAFDAC, has confiscated three petrol tankers used to convey edible vegetable oil in Lagos State. The agency, in a post on X on Wednesday, said the oil had reportedly been trans-loaded into the

Paris 2024: FG announces improved bonuses for Paralympic athletes

The Federal Government has announced an upward review of the winning bonuses for Nigeria's Paralympic athletes participating in the forthcoming 2024 Paralympic Games. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games is billed for

Transfer: Defender leaves Pep Guardiola's side for new club

Manchester City have confirmed that defender Cancelo has left the club to join Saudi Arabia side Al Hilal on a permanent transfer. Pep Guardiola's side disclosed this in a statement on their website ahead of their Premier League clash with West Ham United

10 'unhealthy' foods that are actually good for you

What if some of the foods we've been conditioned to avoid actually good for us? Have you ever walked through the market, overwhelmed by advice on healthy eating? Terms like "low-fat" and "sugar-free" might dominate the packaging, leaving you wondering what's

Davido Cancels Invitation for Portable and Confronts Zlatan Ibile

The popular Nigerian street-pop musician known as Portable revealed that he was initially asked to attend Davido and Chioma's wedding as a guest, but the invitation was later revoked. During a recent live broadcast, Portable shared that after having dinner

Katsina declares Monday public holiday for new Islamic year

Katsina State Governor Dikko Umaru Radda has declared Monday, July 8, 2024, a public holiday in commemoration of the new Islamic year, which began on Sunday, July 7. In a statement signed by the Secretary to the Government of the State, Abdullahi Garba Faskari

Young Kenyans call for Ruto's resignation despite cabinet dismissal

Young Kenyans on Friday dismissed President William Ruto's decision to sack most of his cabinet, with some warning that they would resume street protests unless he steps down. Ruto has been scrambling to contain the fallout of deadly protests against proposed

Police dismiss officer for 'rejecting transfer to new station'

The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has dismissed Buba Adamu, a corporal "who refused to report at his new station in Kaduna". Adamu had been transferred to Kaduna from the Cross River State Police Command where he had been for nine years. However, the corporal

Transfer: Guardiola's first summer signing for Man City confirmed

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola's first summer signing for the Cityzens has been confirmed. According to football transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, Man City are all set to make Brazilian winger Savio their first summer signing under Guardiola. Romano

Man Utd midfielder to leave club for Ugarte's arrival

Manchester United may have to sell their midfielder Casemiro in order to land Paris Saint-Germain's Manuel Ugarte this summer transfer window. According to report, the signing of Ugarte may be contingent on Casemiro's departure from Old Trafford. Man United