Nigeria News World Bank, AfDB pledge $40bn to tackle energy gap in Nigeria, others January 28, 2025 Alade Adisa The African Development Bank (AfDB), in partnership with the World Bank Group, pledged $40 billion on Tuesday to achieve the “Mission 300” initiative. The Mission 300 initiative, projected for 2030,…
World News Mystery drones flying around Northeast US authorized by FAA – White House January 28, 2025 Elizabeth Jenrola Oso The mystery of the unexplained drone sightings over New Jersey and along the East Coast late last year has been solved, according to White House press secretary, Karoline Leavitt, who…
World News 56 bodies found in unmarked Mexico graves near US border January 28, 2025 Elizabeth Jenrola Oso At least 56 bodies have been discovered in unmarked mass graves in northern Mexico, not far from the border with the United States, local prosecutors said Tuesday in a statement.…
Nigeria News Nigerian extradited to US for alleged sextortion of teen who committed suicide January 28, 2025 Elizabeth Jenrola Oso A Nigerian man was extradited to the U.S. after he was indicted in connection with the sextortion of a South Carolina teen who died by suicide, the Justice Department said…
World News Caroline Kennedy calls RFK Jr. “predator” in letter to senators January 28, 2025 Elizabeth Jenrola Oso Caroline Kennedy, the cousin of Robert F. Kennedy Jr., sent a blistering letter to senators on Tuesday — a day before his confirmation hearings — that described him as a…
Entertainment My ex-manager made Lagos unsafe for me – Mercy Chinwo January 28, 2025 Ifedamola Joseph Fayomi Nigerian gospel sensation Mercy Chinwo has accused her former manager, Ezekiel Onyedikachi, popularly known as EeZee Tee, of threatening her life. The allegations were made public on Tuesday afternoon in…
Entertainment Speed Darlington ends partnership with lawyer Stan Alieke January 28, 2025 Ifedamola Joseph Fayomi Stan Alieke, the lawyer representing embattled singer Speed Darlington, has officially severed ties with the artist, ending their professional relationship. In a statement shared via Instagram, Alieke announced that his…
World News Trump funding freeze: Democrats challenge ‘unlawful’ move; groups sue January 28, 2025 Elizabeth Jenrola Oso …Say freeze will disrupt education, housing, disaster aid President Donald Trump ordered a pause in all federal grants and loans starting on Tuesday, a sweeping decision that could disrupt education,…
World News Netanyahu to meet Trump in Washington amid Gaza ceasefire January 28, 2025 Elizabeth Jenrola Oso U.S. President Donald Trump has said that he plans to speak to Israeli Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu and that Netanyahu would be traveling to Washington to meet with him. Speaking…
Nigeria News Tinubu pledges affordable energy access for Nigerians by 2030 at Tanzania summit January 28, 2025 Friday Omosola President Bola Tinubu has concluded his official visit to Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, where he participated in the Mission 300 Africa Energy Summit alongside other African leaders. The summit, organised…
