Victor Osimhen, the wantaway striker from Napoli, has finally secured his desired exit—though it wasn’t the move he had anticipated or even imagined. Heading into the summer transfer window, the Nigerian forward was one of the most sought-after talents in Europe, with his name linked to some of the biggest clubs on the continent. Despite…
On Tuesday, September 4th, the X accounts (formerly Twitter) of Donald Trump’s family members, Lara and Tiffany Trump, were hacked and misused to promote a fraudulent Solana-based meme coin. The bad actors behind this breach took over Tiffany Trump’s account to falsely advertise the meme coin, presenting it as the official token for a supposed…
Rowe, a product of Manchester United’s youth academy, made a significant return to the club on a free transfer after 21 years, rejoining the team on Tuesday. The midfielder, now 35, enjoyed a distinguished 17-year professional career, during which he made 650 appearances for various clubs including Wolverhampton Wanderers, Bristol City, and Doncaster Rovers. Now,…
As of June 30, 2024, Nigeria has ascended to the position of the third-largest debtor to the World Bank’s International Development Association (IDA), marking a significant milestone in the country’s borrowing history. According to the World Bank’s financial statements, Nigeria’s debt exposure to the IDA increased by a substantial 14.4%, rising from $14.3 billion in…
Nigeria’s manufacturing sector has experienced a significant downturn in its contribution to the nation’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) over the last two quarters, marking a steep decline of 20.95% from the end of 2023 through the second quarter of 2024. According to recent data released by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), the sector’s share…
In September 2023, Neymar suffered a severe injury while representing the Brazilian national team, sidelining the Al-Hilal star from the field for an extended period. Despite his absence, Al-Hilal, a top team in the Saudi Pro League, is reportedly planning to include Neymar in their squad for the upcoming season, according to the Saudi publication…
Elon Musk, the billionaire entrepreneur, has recently hinted that his internet company, Starlink, will soon be launching its direct-to-mobile internet service in the countries where it currently operates. This announcement came shortly after SpaceX, Musk’s satellite company, successfully launched 42 new satellites, including 26 equipped with direct-to-cell capabilities. According to Ben Longmier, one of SpaceX’s…
The Federal Government has announced that it will soon release $800 million for the construction of new substations and distribution networks as part of the Presidential Power Initiative. This development was revealed by the Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, during a recent facility tour of a power company in China, as reported by the National…
Apple is set to host its highly anticipated fall event on September 9 at its Cupertino, California headquarters, as confirmed by an invitation sent out on Monday. The event is expected to feature the unveiling of new iPhones along with updates to various other devices and applications. This launch is particularly crucial for Apple as…
The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) Limited has officially commenced the export of Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) to the Asian markets, specifically targeting China and Japan. This significant development was announced by Olufemi Soneye, the spokesperson for the national oil company, in a statement released on Monday in Abuja. According to Soneye, the shipments to…
