The build-up to the FIFA World Cup 2026 has taken a major cultural turn with the release of the official anthem “Goals,” a global collaboration featuring Nigerian Afrobeats star Rema, South Korean pop sensation LISA, and Brazilian singer Anitta. The track, which was released on Thursday across major streaming platforms, is part of the Official…
Kevin Warsh has officially been sworn in as the new Chair of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, replacing Jerome Powell in one of the most influential economic leadership positions in the world. The swearing-in ceremony took place on Friday at the White House, where Donald Trump praised Warsh and expressed confidence…
The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has revealed that more than 41 percent of electricity consumers in Nigeria are still without prepaid meters, leaving millions of households and businesses dependent on estimated billing. According to the Commission’s January and February 2026 metering factsheet, approximately 5.1 million out of Nigeria’s 12.31 million active electricity customers remain…
Waymo, the self-driving technology company owned by Alphabet Inc., has temporarily suspended its robotaxi operations on U.S. freeways and paused services in Atlanta as it works to improve safety systems related to construction zones and flooded roads. The company confirmed on Thursday that the decision was made as part of ongoing software updates aimed at…
Meta Platforms has officially begun a major round of layoffs affecting approximately 8,000 employees, representing nearly 10 percent of its global workforce, as the tech giant accelerates its push toward artificial intelligence-focused operations. The job cuts, which started on Wednesday, are reportedly being carried out in multiple phases, with affected employees notified in waves beginning…
The United States Department of Defense has released a second batch of previously classified files related to alleged UFO sightings and unexplained aerial phenomena, further fueling public fascination with the possibility of extraterrestrial activity and unexplained military encounters. The newly declassified materials, released on Friday, include documents, photos, and reports detailing sightings of mysterious objects…
Human rights lawyer and activist Deji Adeyanju has called on the administration of Bola Tinubu to arrest controversial Islamic cleric Ahmad Gumi over comments he described as sympathetic to bandits operating in parts of northern Nigeria. The demand follows the circulation of a viral video in which Gumi reportedly spoke about Fulani herders and the…
The World Health Organization (WHO) has raised concerns over Nigeria’s growing healthcare workforce shortage, revealing that the country currently has only about 66,000 licensed doctors serving a population estimated at more than 230 million people. According to the global health body, Nigeria would require approximately 400,000 doctors to meet internationally recommended healthcare standards, highlighting the…
Former Equatorial Guinea financial investigation official Baltasar Ebang Engonga has reportedly completed a two-year prison sentence and regained his freedom, bringing an end to a case that drew widespread international attention and controversy. Engonga, who became widely known across social media as “Egonga,” was initially detained in late 2024 during a major government corruption investigation…
Nigeria’s political landscape is once again under intense public scrutiny following reports that the All Progressives Congress (APC) has cleared former Kogi State governor Yahaya Bello to contest for a Senate seat despite his ongoing ₦80.2 billion fraud trial with the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). The decision has already sparked debate across the…
