The Deputy Governor of Borno state, Umar Usman Kadafur, and over 100 passengers, narrowly escaped a tragic incident when a Max Air aircraft experienced an engine fire shortly after takeoff from Maiduguri International Airport.     According to Vanguard, the incident occurred around 7pm on Wednesday, December 4, when the aircraft, en route to Abuja, suffered engine failure caused by …

Ingle says that Wales finally realising their dream of reaching a major championships will continue to resonate as the women’s game strengthens in the nation. “I think we’ve been fighting for so many years for so many different things off the pitch and then Friday night [in the first leg in Cardiff], to get a record crowd – we’ve been …

The Senate has reaffirmed its commitment to advancing the Tax Reform Bills, stressing that no aspect of the legislative process has been suspended or withdrawn.     Senate President, Senator Godswill Akpabio stated during plenary on Thursday, November 5, that the upper chamber remains focused on its mandate to represent Nigerians’ interests and will not be intimidated by external pressures. …

Nigerian comic and activist Mr Macaroni has criticised those who support corrupt politicians, calling them “traitors” who contribute to the nation’s systemic failures. In a series of posts made to X on December 5, 2024, he took a strong stand against corruption and the misuse of power by public officials and called out supporters of such acts. “Politicians will come and …

Although luxury watch revenues saw a slight dip, mainly because of one-time rises in showroom stocks, the company reported an increase in demand from the US. ADVERTISEMENT Watches of Switzerland Group has revealed its first half financial year 2025 (H1 FY25) results, for the 26 weeks ended 27 October 2024.  Group revenue for H1 FY25 came in at £785m (€948.61m), …

Bitcoin’s price has blasted through the much-anticipated threshold of $100,000, raising questions about how much higher it could go – and whether it can shake off its notorious volatility. The world’s largest cryptocurrency rose to around $103,400 shortly after 04:00 GMT on Thursday, before falling slightly. Dan Coatsworth, investment analyst at AJ Bell, described it as a “magic moment” for …

Oil prices have been down due to weaker than expected demand from China as well as increased production from countries such as Brazil and Argentina that are not in OPEC+. ADVERTISEMENT The OPEC+ alliance of oil exporting countries are meeting to discuss whether to put off plans to pump more crude amid sluggish demand and competing production from non-allied countries …

  Prince Harry has addressed the persistent online rumours that his marriage to Meghan Markle is on the rocks after six years.     The Duke of Sussex was one of the star guests at the annual DealBook Summit live where he slammed trolls, insisting he feels ‘sorry’ for them because they ‘hope’ they will split up.     He also criticized …

Popular Nigerian skit maker and content creator Taaooma and her husband Abula have announced the birth of their first child, a baby girl. The exciting news was announced on December 5, 2024, on Instagram via a collaborative post between the couple, which shared a glimpse of the newborn baby girl. The post revealed that the baby girl named 𝐀𝐌𝐀𝐍𝐈 𝐊𝐎𝐑𝐄𝐃𝐄 …

Ayo Maff’s ‘Dealer’ leads the list of the most streamed songs of 2024 on Spotify Nigeria. Spotify’s 2024 Wrapped has arrived, and it’s a deep dive into the hottest sounds and hidden gems Nigerians loved this year. The spotlight falls on Nigeria’s vibrant music scene, a global force to be reckoned with. Rising stars Ayo Maff and Muyeez stormed the …