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…
Popular American streamer iShowSpeed has revealed that Ghana will be one of the African countries where he plans to buy a home, describing the West African nation as a place that instantly felt like home the moment he arrived. The internet sensation made the revelation during a livestream in Ghana, explaining that he deliberately waited…
When Captain Phillips hit cinemas in 2013, Barkhad Abdi’s chilling performance as a Somali pirate leader stunned audiences around the world. The role earned him global acclaim, major award nominations, and a place in Hollywood history. Yet behind the spotlight was a far more modest reality. Delivering one of the most talked-about supporting performances of…
Beatrice Ekweremadu, wife of former Deputy Senate President Ike Ekweremadu, has returned to Nigeria following her release from a United Kingdom prison, bringing a major chapter in a closely watched international legal case to a quiet close—at least for her. Mrs. Ekweremadu arrived in Abuja on Tuesday, January 21, 2026, where she was received by…
An Edo State High Court has convicted and sentenced a First Bank customer, Ojo Eghosa Kingsley, for refusing to refund N1.5 billion that was mistakenly credited to his bank account, in a case that has sparked widespread public attention. Kingsley, a resident of Benin City, was arrested and prosecuted by the Economic and Financial Crimes…
