Zelenskyy Gives Elon Musk Ukraine Highest Honour
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has awarded billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk the Order of Freedom, one of Ukraine’s highest state honours, in recognition of his role in providing Starlink satellite internet services to the country following Russia’s invasion in 2022. Starlink, operated by Musk’s SpaceX, has become a critical component of Ukraine’s military operations, supporting communications […]
Flooding: FCTA demolishes houses on waterways
The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has intensified the demolition of buildings and other structures erected on waterways and erosion paths across the nation’s capital. The exercise follows a directive by FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, last week for the removal of houses built on waterways after heavy flooding hit parts of Abuja on August 16. […]
Nigeria’s Honey Manufacturer, Maryam Mahmud eye 20 Tonnes by 2030
Maryam Mahmud, a Zoology graduate of the University of Ilorin and Executive Director of Honeyz Depot, has unveiled an ambitious expansion plan aimed at scaling the company’s honey production operations. Honeyz Depot, described as Kwara State’s largest honey distributor and operator of the state’s only exclusive walk-in honey store, has dominated honey distribution in the […]
Dangote, Ramaphosa Debate Why Africa Still Struggles To Fund Power Projects
Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote, and South African President Cyril Ramaphosa have highlighted high interest rates, currency instability and project bankability as major obstacles to financing power projects across the continent. The two leaders discussed the challenges during a panel session on infrastructure financing and renewable energy development, examining why African power projects continue to […]
Prince Harry, Meghan Return to UK With Children After Six Years in California
Prince Harry and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, have returned to the United Kingdom with their two children after living in California since 2020. The family reportedly travelled privately from the United States and will be based at a private property in the Cotswolds, outside London. Harry and Meghan stepped down as working royals in early […]
CBN Auctions N700bn Treasury Bills in Final August Sale
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) is set to auction N700 billion worth of Treasury Bills today, August 26, in its second and final auction for the month. The auction comprises N100 billion in 91-day bills, N100 billion in 182-day bills and N500 billion in 364-day bills. At the previous auction on August 12, investors […]
Beyoncé, Taylor Swift, Elton John Lead Tributes to Dolly Parto
Beyoncé and several global entertainment icons have paid tribute to country music legend Dolly Parton, who died on Tuesday at the age of 80. In a tribute published on her official website, Beyoncé described Parton as a “north star” who taught generations the importance of embracing their uniqueness. She thanked the country music icon for […]
Trump Orders US Flags to Fly at Half-Staff for One Week in Honour of Dolly Parton
US President Donald Trump has ordered American flags across the United States to be flown at half-staff for one week following the death of country music icon Dolly Parton at the age of 80. Trump announced the directive on Tuesday, August 25, as tributes continued to pour in for the legendary singer, songwriter and philanthropist, […]
Country music icon Dolly Parton dies at 80
Country music legend Dolly Parton, one of the world’s most celebrated singers, songwriters and entertainers, has died at the age of 80. Parton was admitted to Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville on Friday while battling kidney and autoimmune-related health issues. She died at the hospital on Tuesday, although the exact cause of death has […]
Governors Spend N512bn On Travels, Offices
Thirty-three state governments spent a combined N512.10 billion on Government Houses, Governors’ Offices and travel and transport in the first six months of 2026, according to an analysis of state budget implementation reports. The expenditure is about 4,713 times higher than the combined six-month basic salaries of Nigeria’s 36 governors, highlighting the significant public cost […]