Despite a steep drop in fuel prices, annual inflation in the Netherlands was still 3.5% in September, one of the highest in the eurozone. ADVERTISEMENT Prices in the Netherlands were 3.5% higher in September than a year earlier, according to the final figures published by the Netherlands Statistics Office (CBS).  The pace of the price increase was, however, slightly slower …

The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has stated that the federal government will not subsidise hajj payment for pilgrims in 2025.    In a statement released, the spokesperson of the commission, Fatima Sanda Usara, said for the 2025 Hajj, “There will be no concessionary exchange rate from the government for Hajj fare payment for pilgrims whether under state or …

Getty Images The announcement was made in Stockholm, Sweden The Nobel Prize in Physics has been awarded to two scientists, Geoffrey Hinton and John Hopfield, for their work on machine learning. British-Canadian Professor Hinton is sometimes referred to as the “Godfather of AI” and said he was flabbergasted. He resigned from Google in 2023, and has warned about the dangers …

Lawyer and activist, Deji Adeyanju has confirmed the arrest of singer, Speed Darlington.    In a post shared on his X handle, Deji mentioned that efforts are being made to secure the singer’s release.   He stressed that no one should be arrested by the police for expressing their views. As of now, no one knows who certainly facilitated Darlington’s …

The actress excitedly revealed the good news on her TikTok account on October 6, 2024, noting that a recent ultrasound scan showed that the fibroids had reduced in size since the last time she checked. She said, “I made some lifestyle changes since I found out that the fibroids are back. So I went to the hospital recently to do …

The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has reacted to a trending video of some of its officials in a heated argument with a woman at the Murtala Mohammed International Airport.   In the trending video, the unidentified lady accused the airport staff of demanding N5000 to clear her bags at the airport. The woman could be heard shouting that …

  In a matter of seconds, a North Carolina man’s life was turned upside down when heavy flooding from Hurricane Helene claimed the life of his wife, leaving him and their four children behind. Hurricane Helene k!lled at least 232 people as the storm tore through the Southeast of the US, with 72 of the victims coming from Buncombe County. …

The film is directed by Holmes Awa and produced by South African filmmaker, Paballo Molingoane. Holmes is a Nigerian filmmaker known for his exceptional work in Nollywood. His expertise in editing has enhanced acclaimed projects like Zibondiwe, Ring Of Lies, and God Calling, earning him the Best Editor award at the 2022 AMVCA for Crime and Justice. Molingoane is a …

A Nigerian man, Abubakar Sadiq Okene has said that a woman is liable to die young if she doesn’t leave her husband’s phone alone.     He stated this while reacting to advice by a lady posted by LIB, advising women to leave their husband’s phones alone if they want to have a peaceful marriage.     

Katie Boulter is out of the Wuhan Open after a straight-set defeat by Ukrainian qualifier Lesia Tsurenko. The British number one was beaten 6-2 7-5 in the first round by the world number 96. Boulter fell 3-0 down in a topsy-turvy first set that produced six breaks of serve, including five in a row, with Tsurenko taking it in 43 …