British rapper Central Cee has revealed that he has converted to Islam, sharing the news directly with fans during a recent livestream. The UK drill star, born Oakley Neil Caesar-Su, told viewers that he had taken his shahada and embraced Islam, prompting warm congratulations from friends who appeared alongside him on the stream. “I just…
The Court of Appeal in Abuja has dismissed fresh attempts by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and Ahmadu Bello University (ABU) to block the payment of ₦2.5 billion owed to 110 university workers who were unlawfully dismissed nearly three decades ago. In two unanimous judgments delivered by a three-member panel, the appellate court ordered…
Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, was warmly acknowledged by U.S. President Donald Trump during the 74th National Prayer Breakfast held on Thursday in Washington, D.C., marking a notable moment of recognition on a global faith and leadership platform. Speaking before an international audience of political leaders, faith figures, and dignitaries, President Trump drew attention…
American streaming sensation and YouTube star Kai Cenat has praised Nigeria as a country worthy of global attention, describing his ongoing visit to Lagos as deeply personal and inspiring. The world’s most-followed Twitch streamer shared his thoughts during a courtesy visit hosted by Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, at the Lagos House in Marina on…
Michael Saylor’s bitcoin-focused firm, Strategy (MSTR), has momentarily slipped into the red on its bitcoin holdings following a dip in the crypto market. As Bitcoin fell to around $75,500, the price briefly dropped below Strategy’s average acquisition cost of approximately $76,037 per coin. While that technically places the company at a paper loss, the development…
Nigeria has reached a major medical milestone after a private Lagos-based hospital, The Prostate Clinic (TPC), successfully performed West Africa’s first robotic gynaecological surgery, ushering in a new era of advanced, minimally invasive healthcare in the sub-region. The groundbreaking procedure, carried out on Sunday, involved the robot-assisted removal of ovarian tumours from a 30-year-old woman….
The Lagos State Government has announced a strategic partnership with MTN Nigeria to redevelop the Obalende under-bridge into a modern, purpose-built transport hub to be known as the Y’ELLO Bus Park, marking another step in the state’s drive to reclaim and modernize public spaces. The announcement was made on January 27 by the Commissioner for…
Daily TikTok uninstalls in the United States have surged by 150 percent following the announcement that a U.S.-based consortium led by Oracle co-founder Larry Ellison will take control of the platform’s American operations, according to app analytics. The sharp spike points to growing unease among users over privacy, ownership changes, and potential policy shifts under…
The U.S. stock market hit a fresh milestone as the S&P 500 surged to a new all-time high of 6,989, underscoring strong investor confidence and sustained momentum across Wall Street. The benchmark index’s latest record reflects continued optimism around corporate earnings, resilient economic data, and expectations that monetary conditions may become more favorable in the…
Nigeria’s electricity supply suffered another major setback on Tuesday as the national power grid collapsed for the second time in 2026, plunging the country into widespread outages and leaving homes and businesses without electricity. Data available at the time of reporting showed zero megawatts of power supply across the grid, with no allocation to any…
