The National Bureau of Statistics, NBS, says that illegal and hidden activities like prost!tuition and drug peddling will now be included in the country’s Gross Domestic Product, GDP.   Vanguard reports that NBS disclosed this at a sensitization workshop on GDP and Consumer Price Index, CPI Rebasing organised in collaboration with the Nigerian Economic Summit Group (NESG).     Elaborating …

The Nigeria Police Force dismissed reports of an alleged hack of the Enugu State Government’s official account, resulting in the theft of N1.09 billion.    A statement released on Thursday night, January 9, by the spokesperson of the police force, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, says the rumour is completely unfounded as there has been no hacking of the Enugu State Government’s …

Pharmaceutical firms are turning to AI to find new molecules that might be able to tackle disease.

Reuters U.S. flag and TikTok logo are seen in this illustration taken January 8, 2025. TikTok will appear before the US Supreme Court on Friday in a last-ditch effort to overturn a ban, in a case testing the limits of national security and free speech. The popular social media platform is challenging a law passed last year ordering the firm …

Watch the best of the action as Dundee and Rangers draw 1-1 at Dens Park in the Scottish Premiership.

“It’s done. It’s over to Patrick Stewart now. This can’t continue, it’s impossible.” Former Rangers striker Kris Boyd pulled no punches in his Sky Sports post-match verdict as Clement again insisted his side will return, regroup and recover. The Belgian boss also reiterated this is a new, young squad, hampered by injuries. The latter cannot be doubted – though Dundee …

Chance The Rapper has reportedly reached a divorce settlement with his estranged wife Kirsten Corley, nearly nine months after they first announced their separation.   The American rapper and his ex-wife, both 31, filed legal documents in Cook County, Illinois, confirming to the court that they had reached an agreement to finalize their split, per TMZ on Thursday.     The pair married in 2019 in …

Street hop sensation Portable has expressed gratitude to rapper Skepta after receiving his royalties for their hit collaboration ‘Tony Montana’. The single released in early 2024 marked one of Portable’s biggest hits yet as he formed an unlikely partnership with British Nigerian Grime icon Skepta. The singer took to his Instagram story to thank the rapper after receiving his cut …

Asake’s third album ‘Lungu Boy’ has been named the biggest album of 2024. This revelation was made by TurnTable in the release of its annual end-of-the-year chart. ‘ Lungu Boy’ garnered 214.4M (143,000 units) to top the list. The album released on August 8, 2024, features guest appearances from Nigerian Grammy winner Wizkid, British rappers Stormzy, Central Cee, and Brazilian …

Premier League Fulham begin their FA Cup campaign with a dominant 4-1 victory against second-tier Watford to seal a fourth-round spot.