Nigerian producer and songwriter Ezeh Chisom Faith popularly known as Rexxie has slammed some internet trolls over their comments about the award he received at the Headies 2024. Rexxie had earlier shared a short video of his award via his page on the microblogging platform X, which got some people …
Read More »Austria to ‘evaluate’ security to thwart Russia infiltration
Austrian Chancellor Karl Nehammer said it was time to evaluate and clarify the security situation in the country following the arrest of a former Austrian intelligence officer on suspicion of spying for Russia. Austrian Chancellor Karl Nehammer on Monday said he would convene the National Security Council to discuss security …
Read More »Gmail celebrates its first 20 years as it prepares AI-powered features
Gmail was created as a response to complaints from a customer who complained about the poor quality of email services. Google’s email service, Gmail, celebrates 20 years since its launch as one of the most used email services globally, and with Artificial Intelligence (AI)-powered features as the future of the service, …
Read More »Researchers Look to Rice for ‘Clean Label’ Ingredients
Naturally occurring polyphenols and proteins from pigmented waxy rice may help starch ingredients improve texture without any chemical modification — a change some consumers may welcome, said Ya-Jane Wang, professor of carbohydrate chemistry. Chemically modified starch is a common thickener in soups and other foods. Without modification, starch breaks down …
Read More »After strikes attributed to Israel on Iranian consulate in Damascus, Tehran faces strategic dilemma
Iran, which has so far avoided open conflict with Israel, could be forced to retaliate, raising fears of an escalation, in an escalation that sounds like a provocation to Iran, Israel has dealt a stinging blow to the “axis of resistance. On Monday, April 1, strikes attributed to the Israeli …
Read More »Lulu says she doesn’t speak, let alone ‘shout’, before noon
Scottish pop singer Lulu is about to embark on what will be her final tour, but don’t expect to hear a peep from her before midday. The musician, actor and TV star born Marie McDonald McLaughlin Lawrie rose to fame in the mid-Sixties, aged 15, with her cover of “Shout” by the Isley …
Read More »Ukraine war: Send very clear messages to Russia – France tells China
The French Foreign Minister, Stephane Sejourne on Monday expressed hope that “China sends very clear messages to Russia” over the ongoing war in Ukraine. Sejourne disclosed this during a press conference in Beijing after meeting his Chinese counterpart, Wang Yi. The French Foreign Minister harped on the need to …
Read More »MLS winners and losers as Hollywood grafters triumph and Messi-less Miami stumble
Since Major League Soccer’s inception almost three decades ago, no club has dealt as strongly in star power as Los Angeles Galaxy. From homegrown heroes such as Cobi Jones and Landon Donovan through to iconic imports like David Beckham, Robbie Keane and Zlatan Ibrahimovic, the game’s biggest names have …
Read More »EPL: I don’t know why fans of opposition teams boo me – Jack Grealish
Manchester City midfielder, Jack Grealish, has expressed confusion over why away teams always boo him. The playmaker said he now sees it as a compliment, being jeered anytime he steps into away pitches. With the help of the England international, Manchester City won the historic treble last season and is …
Read More »Electricity consumers rose to 12.12m in Q4 2023 – NBS
The number of electricity consumers rose by 410,000 from 11.71 million in the third quarter of 2023 to 12.12 million in the fourth quarter of 2023. The National Bureau of Statistics stated in its Electricity Report for the fourth quarter (Q4) of 2023 released in Abuja on Monday, that the …
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