At least eight people were killed on Saturday when an improvised explosive device (IED) suspected to have been planted by Boko Haram terrorists went off in Borno State. The incident occurred along the Maiduguri-Damboa Road Saturday afternoon. The explosion affected a commuter bus transporting passengers to Maiduguri. The busy highway …

The University of Maryland announced that the beloved Muppet, Kermit the Frog, will deliver the university’s 2025 commencement address to graduates and their families on May 21. After a sold-out visit to campus last year as part of the Arts and Humanities Dean’s Lecture Series, the legendary frog returns from …

After a decade and a half of dormancy, there’s renewed hope for the OML-25 oil asset in Rivers State. The facility has transitioned from its original operator, SPDC, to Renaissance Africa Energy, setting the stage for potential resumption of activities. However, this new chapter comes with its own set of …

The story behind this is truly heartwarming. He’s the only political superstar on earth who dresses like an average working guy. He never bought a mansion or a fancy Villa. He still lives in an old house in a regular neighborhood. His priciest possession a 15 years old Blackberry phone, …

Lagos is significantly more developed than other parts of Nigeria, and part of the reason is tied to the same dynamics that explain why you rarely see an Igbo president/southerner. Here are the main reasons: 1. Post-Civil War Strategy: After the Biafran War, the Nigerian government, fearful of another potential …

The age of the Earth has been a subject of scientific inquiry for centuries. Modern forensic analysis, combining geology, astronomy, radiometric dating, and other disciplines, provides compelling evidence that the Earth is approximately 4.54 billion years old. This conclusion is supported by multiple independent lines of evidence, making it one …

Nollywood actress, Funke Akindele has revealed that her mother’s death and the defeat of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the 2023 governorship election in Lagos state afffected he so badly to the point that she almost died. Popularly called Jenifa by her fans, Funke also revealed that she broke …

Mohamed Salah has signed a new two-year contract with Liverpool, ending months of speculation over his future and keeping the Egyptian star at Anfield until 2027. Salah’s previous deal was set to expire this summer, and reports linked the 32-year-old with a possible move to Saudi Arabia. But with 243 …

The richest African footballers are both retired and active footballers who earn decently from what they do. Most of the retired ones have become coaches for different clubs across the world. Contents1. Samuel Eto’ o2. Didier Drogba3. Mohamed Salah4. Yaya Toure5. Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang6. Emmanuel Adebayor7. Mikel Obi8. Michael Essien9. Sadio …

Public sector workers in Nigeria on the minimum wage will see their salaries double after the government reached an agreement on Thursday with labour unions that have been threatening further strikes as the cost of living spirals. The new minimum monthly wage is set at 70,000 naira ($44), six times …