Biden says New Orleans attacker inspired by Islamic State
Just hours before he rammed a pickup truck through a New Orleans street jammed with New Year’s Eve revellers, the perpetrator’s social media posts indicated he was inspired by the terrorist organisation Islamic State, U.S. President Joe Biden said. Biden, citing FBI information, told reporters that the attacker “posted videos on social media indicating that […]
Polaris Bank, others support 16,000 students to reduce out-of-school children
By Peter Egwuatu Polaris Bank, in partnership with key stakeholders, has reaffirmed its commitment to combating the alarming rate of out-of-school children in Nigeria. In a statement, Polaris Bank’s Managing Director/CEO, Kayode Lawal, speaking on the education initiative, charged students to embrace opportunities that education offers saying that the intervention is in line with the […]
Seun Pizzle announces plans for new EP before end of year
By Benjamin Njoku Nigerian street-hop artist Ogunfuwa Oluwaseun Abiodun known popularly as Seun Pizzle has officially announced that he’s working on a brand-new EP set to be released before the end of 2025. The project, which remains untitled for now, will showcase his growth, creativity, and dedication to carving out his place in the Afrobeat […]
Budget 2025: FG has adequately provided for debt servicing — DMO
The Debt Management Office, DMO, said, yesterday, that the Federal Government has made adequate budgetary provisions to meet Nigeria’s foreign and local debt servicing as they fall due.
How Pinkline Academy is shaping the future of filmmaking in Africa
In a continent rich with stories waiting to be told, Pinkline Academy has risen as a transformative force, redefining the way filmmaking is taught and practiced across Africa.
Group backs arrest of El- Rufai’s ex-Finance Commissioner
By Ibrahim Hassan-Wuyo Kaduna development monitoring group under the aegis of Forum for Good Governance (FFGG) has backed the arrest of former Kaduna State Commissioner of Finance and Local Government, Mohammed Bashir Sa’idu over allegations of money laundering, criminal breach of trust and misappropriation of public funds. The former Commissioner, who served under the El-Rufa’i […]
