The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency has uncovered 498 kilograms of skunk cannabis allegedly hidden inside a shrine in Edo State, in what officials described as a major breakthrough in the fight against drug trafficking in the region. The discovery was made during a coordinated operation carried out by NDLEA operatives in Igwe Community, located…
Uber has built much of its modern business model around artificial intelligence, using AI systems to determine ride prices, optimize travel routes, predict demand patterns, and improve overall platform efficiency. However, one of the company’s top executives is now raising concerns about whether the growing cost of AI investment is delivering enough measurable value to…
Economic Community of West African States has projected that Nigeria could emerge as the world’s fifth-richest country within the next 50 years if ongoing economic reforms and regional trade expansion continue successfully. The prediction was made during the ECOWAS parliamentary session held in Abuja, where the bloc’s Commissioner for Economic Affairs and Agriculture, Kalilou Sylla,…
Italy has issued its first red heatwave alert of the year, warning of potentially dangerous temperatures as an unseasonal heatwave continues to sweep across parts of Europe. The alert was declared by Italy’s health authorities for several major cities, including Rome, Florence, Bologna, Brescia, and Turin. Officials said the warning is issued when heat conditions…
Anthony Gordon is reportedly on the verge of completing a high-profile transfer to FC Barcelona after arriving in Spain for medical tests following an agreement with Newcastle United F.C.. The 25-year-old England international winger is said to be part of a deal worth around £80 million, structured as £70 million upfront with additional performance-related add-ons…
United States Department of Homeland Security has announced the arrest of two Minnesota residents accused of orchestrating a massive healthcare fraud scheme that allegedly stole more than $21 million from American taxpayers through fraudulent Medicaid claims. According to authorities, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement Homeland Security Investigations officers in St. Paul arrested Shamso Ahmed Hassan…
A former senior official linked to the Central Intelligence Agency has been arrested after Federal Bureau of Investigation agents reportedly discovered hundreds of gold bars worth more than $40 million inside his Virginia residence. The suspect, identified as David Rush, is facing charges related to the alleged theft of public funds following an extensive investigation…
Omoyele Sowore has called for a ₦500,000 minimum wage for Nigerian workers, insisting that the current economic realities in the country demand significantly better salaries for public servants and workers across essential sectors. The human rights activist and former presidential candidate of the African Action Congress made the statement on Wednesday while advocating improved welfare…
MTN Nigeria has announced that it remitted N878.7 billion in taxes, levies, and duties to federal and state governments in the 2025 financial year, highlighting the growing role of major corporations in supporting Nigeria’s non-oil revenue drive. The figure, disclosed in the company’s 2025 Sustainability Report, represents a 15 percent increase compared to the previous…
Meta Platforms has officially introduced paid subscription plans for its major social media platforms, marking a significant shift in the company’s business strategy as it looks to reduce its heavy dependence on advertising revenue. The announcement was made by Meta’s head of product, Naomi Gleit, in a video shared on Instagram. According to Gleit, the…
