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Cobhams Asuquo has asked why despite having some of the most brilliant minds, Nigerians are being led by people who are not the best of the lot.   The singer/music producer shared this while reacting to a video of Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, struggling to pronounce the figures for the state’s 2025 budget.   While unveiling the Appropriation Bill, the governor …

A Nigerian US-veteran has recounted how he was allegedly rough handled by some police officers after struggling with one of them who pointed a gn at him.  He said he had gone out last night when he encountered a police officer who accosted him, pointing his gun at him, He said as a soldier, his immediate reaction was to protect himself …

Catholic Archbishop of Sokoto Diocese, Bishop Matthew Kukah, has described President Bola Tinubu, former President Muhammadu Buhari, and most of Nigeria’s past leaders as products of an “accidental leadership cycle.”   The Presidency, however, has countered this view, asserting that President Tinubu is not an accidental leader but a reformer well-prepared for his role.   Bishop Kukah made these remarks …

The struggling genetic testing company 23andMe says it will cut 40% of its workforce, or 200 jobs, as it fights for survival. The once-popular DNA-testing site will also halt work on therapies it was developing. Last year, the company said hackers had managed to gain access to personal information of millions of its users. 23andMe’s share price has fallen by …

A confident performance from Rob Cross gave him an emphatic 5-1 victory over Peter Wright and sealed his place in the Grand Slam of Darts last 16. Wright has looked out of sorts during the tournament in Wolverhampton and after the opening two legs were shared, Cross then made light work of his opponent. Cross’ victory saw him finish runner-up …

Many who hold the sentiments that Afrobeats has struggled in 2024 do so mostly from comparing the success of the preceding years, especially the last two years where Asake, Seyi Vibez, Odumodublvck, and Shallipopi rose from relative obscurity to superstardom. The absence of an emphatic breakout star in 2024 that mirrors their impact and success and the absence of the …