… 5.4 Million Children, 800,000 Pregnant and Breastfeeding Women at Risk of Malnutrition As food scarcity intensifies in Nigeria, the recently released CadMyndicates that 133.5 million Nigerians could be affected by a hunger crisis in 2025. According to a statement issued Thursday by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), the report,…
The government of Equatorial Guinea has dismissed its Director General of National Financial Investigation Agency (ANIF), Baltasar Ebang Engonga after over 400 sex tapes involving him and wives of prominent men in the country surfaced online. Newsmen recalls that Baltasar was featured in a series of tapes making the rounds online having romantic…
The national grid again, suffered a partial disturbance on Thursday leading to blackout in some parts of the country. The partial disturbance is the second within one week. The grid had partially collapsed on Tuesday https://www.channelstv.com/2024/11/07/breaking-national-grid-collapses-for-second-time-in-three-days/ Eko Electricity Distribution Company (EKEDC) said in a statement on its X handle that the company…
Iran on Thursday called Donald Trump’s victory in the US presidential election an opportunity for the United States to reassess past “wrong policies”. Trump, who is set to return to the White House in January after defeating US Vice President Kamala Harris in Tuesday’s election, had pursued a “maximum pressure” strategy on Iran…
The Canadian federal government has ordered the dissolution of TikTok’s Canadian business operations following a national security review. However, Canadians will still be able to use the app as the government stops the company from conducting business within the country. Industry Minister François-Philippe Champagne announced the decision on Wednesday, stating that the…
The Republican Party candidate, Donald Trump, is just 24 electoral votes away from securing a second term as President of the United States. As of the latest results, Trump has amassed 246 electoral college votes, while his Democratic Party challenger, Vice President Kamala Harris, trails behind with 210 electoral college votes. With a…
Amid the ongoing election in the United States of America, former Minister of Aviation, Femi Fani-Kayode said God has stopped the witch and granted former President Donald Trump victory. Fani-Kayode said there is nothing ‘they’ did not do to stop Trump, including trying to jail and kill him but the Lord was with…
Viva Detergent, the leading home cleaning brand under Aspira Nigeria Limited, has announced an exciting new partnership with celebrated African fashion designer Ruth Erikan James, known as Veekee James. This collaboration marks a significant milestone for both brands, aligning Viva’s commitment to quality cleaning with Veekee’s renowned craftsmanship in fashion. Veekee James is…
The Global Energy Alliance for People and Planet (GEAPP), supported by the Rockefeller Foundation and billionaire Jeff Bezos’ Bezos Earth Fund, has taken a historic step in addressing Nigeria’s ongoing power crisis by launching a ground-breaking solar energy project. Indequate power supply has plagued Nigeria for decades, with some 86 million people living without…
The Lagos State Government has effectively carried out a thorough statewide assessment on fossil fuel generator sets (gensets), marking a major step towards accomplishing Nigeria’s ambitious energy transition goals. https://www.seforall.org/publications/beyond-gensets-advancing-the-energy-transition-in-lagos-state The Lagos State Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources is facilitating the study, which is funded by Sustainable Energy for All (SEforALL) and aims…
Battery-as-a-Service (BaaS), a cutting-edge technology positioned to close the gap between energy output and consumption, is being adopted by Nigeria as part of a major transition towards sustainable energy. As the nation battles an unstable electrical grid and growing fuel prices, BaaS is becoming a game-changer by offering homes and businesses dependable and reasonably…
The United States is experiencing one of the most unpredictable presidential elections in the nation’s history on Tuesday. The top contenders, Republican candidate, former President Donald Trump, and Democratic candidate, Vice President Kamala Harris, are battling neck to neck in battleground states, preliminary poll results have suggested. https://www.burlingtonfreepress.com/story/news/politics/elections/2024/11/05/presidential-election-day-latest-polls-vermont/76067138007/ Who is leading 2024 US…
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited has firmly stated it does not import adulterated fuel and is not responsible for the recent hike in fuel prices. Responding to demands for Group Chief Executive Officer Malam Mele Kyari’s resignation over rising fuel prices, NNPC’s Chief Corporate Communications Officer, Olufemi Soneye, clarified on Tuesday…
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has sacked his defense minister, Yoav Gallant. Netanyahu and Gallant had clashed publicly over the course of the more than year-long war against Hamas in the Gaza Strip and in the Middle East. https://dailypost.ng/2024/11/05/israeli-pm-netanyahu-sacks-defense-minister/ Netanyahu said he fired Gallant due to trust issues and “gaps” between them in…
The US Federal Bureau of Investigation, FBI, has warned of bomb threats at polling stations in multiple US states on Election Day. The FBI said none of the bomb threats were credible but many appeared to originate from Russia. The statement from the FBI is coming as authorities in the US state…
Spain is facing its worst flooding disaster in decades, with at least 95 confirmed dead and dozens still missing as rescue operations continue. Torrential rains in eastern Spain triggered flash floods that devastated the Valencia province, sweeping away buildings, bridges, and cars and leaving towns submerged. The catastrophic floods prompted Prime Minister Pedro…
An advocate of good governance, Chief Uba Michael, has called for more attention on girl-child education, saying it is one of the ways out of Nigeria’s problems. Michael said this at the 25th anniversary celebration of the Women Trafficking and Child Labour Eradication Foundation, held in Abuja. News reports that the…
The Nigerian government has announced a N2.8 billion support grant from Google to boost Artificial Intelligence talent development in the country. Minister of Communications, Innovations and Digital Economy, ‘Bosun Tijani, made the announcement on Thursday at an unveiling event organized by the Nigerian Government and Google, in Abuja. The minister said…
Music executive and politician, Banky W and his wife, actress Adesua Etomi, have welcomed their second child. https://tribuneonlineng.com/banky-w-confirms-arrival-of-second-child/ Banky W announced the baby’s arrival in a video on his Instagram page. The video captured him cooking and helping around the house to support his wife. Captioning the video, he wrote, “Supporting…
Singer, Joe El Amadi, has opened up on the downsides of his striking resemblance to his colleague 2Baba. Appearing on the ‘Hoha’ podcast, Joe El said being compared to 2Baba because of their resemblance has negatively affected his career. He said some music executives and media personalities had denied him access to…
An Israeli airstrike on a five-story residential building in Beit Lahia, northern Gaza, has left over 90 Palestinians, including 25 children, dead or missing, according to Gaza’s Hamas-run health ministry. The Israeli military stated that the strike targeted a “spotter” reportedly using binoculars to observe Israeli forces but was unaware the building housed displaced…
Sometimes, people have the urge to cry when they don’t want to and while it is important to note that there is nothing wrong with crying, there are some ways to control and prevent it from happening. Uncontrollable crying can be upsetting, uncomfortable, and exhausting. It is important to remember that crying could be…
Nature of the Process Mediation is a process wherein the parties meet with a mutually selected impartial and neutral person who assists them in the negotiation of their differences. Role of the Mediator: What does a Mediator do? Mediation leaves the decision power totally and strictly with the parties. The mediator does not…
Life goals can help you identify what truly matters to you and channel your efforts to turn those visions into reality. But they’re also about the growth and experiences you gain along the way. Understanding where you want to go in life and outlining the steps to get there can give you a sense…
Just days after filing an appeal to overturn CAF’s verdict on their botched 2025 AFCON qualifier against Nigeria, Libya has found itself in hot water again. The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has slammed fresh sanctions against https://www.bbc.com/pidgin/articles/ckgdd5dz4zno Libya Football Federation (LFF). The new sanctions, which include a $20,000 fine and two…
The International Finance Corporation (IFC), the private sector arm of the World Bank, has signed an agreement with the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to increase local financing to enable private businesses in Nigeria grow. In a statement yesterday, IFC said the goal of the partnership is to provide more than $1 billion…
Rodrigo has won the Ballon d’Or2024 award, becomes the first Manchester City player to claim the coveted best player honour. The Spaniard has grown into a pivotal figure in Pep Guardiola’s incredible side,https://www.espn.com/soccer/story/_/id/42052911/ballon-dor-man-city-rodri-wins-amid-vinicius-junior-snub who earned a record breaking fourth successive English top-flight title last season. His impact on Manchester City, as well as his role…
Key characteristics of yoga Physical postures (Asanas): These forms of Yoga uses physical poses designed to improve strength, flexibility, and balance. They’re thought to help open up the energy channels of the body to support physical health and mental relaxation. Breathing techniques (Pranayama): Pranayama, or breath control, is used to regulate the flow of energy…
English Premier League, EPL, match-day 9 commenced on Friday night. Leicester City lost 3-1 at the King Power Stadium against Nottingham Forest. The remaining nine matches will take place today and tomorrow. Manchester City will host Southampton on Saturday evening at the Etihad Stadium. Chelsea will host Newcastle United at Stamford Bridge on Sunday, West…
The Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Governors Forum, and Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed, has charged President Bola Tinubu with assembling a knowledgeable team like he did as governor of Lagos State. Mohammed said Tinubu needs to assemble a team like the one he had in Lagos State comprising former Vice…
Controversial street-pop singer, Portable, has resumed fighting with his baby mama, Actress Ashabi Simple on social media. Portable blasted the actress for showing him what he described as fake love barely a month after welcoming their second child together. Ashabi had praised herself in a video shared on Instagram. She tagged herself as…
