Hulk Hogan, the legendary wrestler who became the face of professional wrestling in the 1980s and later transitioned into acting, has died at the age of 71, according to U.S. media reports on Thursday. NBC News, citing Hogan’s manager Chris Volo, confirmed that the wrestling icon passed away at his home in Florida. TMZ also…
On Thursday, Google announced a $37 million initiative aimed at advancing artificial intelligence development across Africa. The funding will support local AI research and innovation in sectors such as agriculture, health, and education, with a focus on adapting technology to Africa’s diverse languages and challenges. The announcement was made during the launch of Google’s new…
The National Executive Committee (NEC) of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has appointed the Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Social Development, Yilwatda Nentawe, as the party’s substantive National Chairman. The nomination was put forward by Imo State Governor and Chairman of the Progressive Governors’ Forum, Hope Uzodimma, during the ongoing 14th NEC meeting at the…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is currently attending the 14th National Executive Council (NEC) meeting of the All Progressives Congress (APC), taking place at the State House in Abuja. The meeting began around 2:10 p.m. and is being attended by key NEC members, including current and former governors, National Assembly leaders, and several senior and founding…
The House of Representatives Committee on Petroleum Resources (Downstream) has initiated a comprehensive investigation into key challenges plaguing Nigeria’s downstream oil sector. The probe will focus on several pressing issues, including the controversial turnaround maintenance of the nation’s refineries, the acquisition of OVH Energy, and growing concerns over the potential market monopoly by Dangote Refinery….
French media conglomerate Canal+ has completed the full acquisition of MultiChoice Group, the parent company of DStv and GOtv, in a landmark $3 billion (approximately 55 billion rand) deal. The transaction, which secures Canal+ the remaining 55% stake it did not previously own, received formal approval from South Africa’s Competition Tribunal on Wednesday, July 23….
The Comptroller-General of the Nigerian Immigration Service (NIS), Kemi Nandap, has stated that disciplinary measures are underway against officers involved in unlawfully issuing Nigerian green passports to foreign nationals. Speaking on Wednesday at the opening of a three-day workshop for passport control officers at the NIS headquarters in Abuja, Nandap said, “We will ensure they…
The Nigerian stock market experienced a significant boost in equity trading activity in June 2025, with total transactions reaching ₦778.65 billion, a 120% year-on-year increase from ₦354.55 billion recorded in June 2024. According to data released Tuesday by the Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX), the surge was primarily driven by heightened domestic investor participation, which accounted…
England are set to face Spain in the UEFA Women’s Euro 2025 final on Sunday, in a highly anticipated rematch of the 2023 Women’s World Cup final. Spain secured their place in the final with a narrow 1-0 victory over Germany, thanks to a 23rd-minute extra-time strike from Aitana Bonmati. The midfielder surprised many by…
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has seized 88,560 litres of sulphuric and nitric acids stored in gallons at a warehouse in the Kwakwaci area of Fagge Local Government, Kano State. The confiscated chemicals, while also used in fertilizer production, are key components in the manufacturing of explosives. According to…
