A global ride-hailing company, Uber, has announced plans to exit Nigeria, effective September 2, 2026. The development is coming after 12 years of operation in Nigeria. Uber made the announcement in a statement on Wednesday. “We are writing to share some difficult news. After a thorough review of our business, we have made the tough decision…
Afrobeats singer FOLA has gifted his mother a car, completing the two things she asked for after his music career began to take off. Afrobeats singer FOLA has gifted his mother the specific car she asked for as his music career began to take off. The car completes the two things she asked him for,…
A fragile ceasefire between the United States and Iran collapsed after attacks on commercial ships in the Hormuz Strait, through which one-fifth of world oil supplies flowed before the war. Crude jumped more than two per cent and has spiked around 10 per cent this week after the United States hit an Iranian island in…
Two years after the collapse of the Namnai Bridge in Gassol Local Government Area of Taraba State, which has remained unattended, another major road infrastructure in the state has suffered a similar fate, heightening concerns over the deteriorating condition of critical transport routes. The latest incident occurred last week along the Bali-Suntai Road, particularly around…
Federal government says stronger GDP growth and economic reforms are positioning Nigeria to achieve its $1tn economy target by 2030. Inspired by the second quarter (Q2) real Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth of 4.43 per cent, up from 3.89 per cent in the preceding quarter, the federal government has declared that Nigeria was well positioned…
Nigerian-British taxi driver Kolawole Erunkulu has been jailed for six years after falling asleep at the wheel and killing a man in Surrey. Nigerian-British taxi driver Kolawole Erunkulu, 45, has been jailed for six years after falling asleep while driving and killing a man in Surrey. Erunkulu had worked for about 53 hours over three…
Argentina captain Lionel Messi has announced his retirement from international football after over 20 years with the national team. Lionel Messi retires from Argentina after 20 years, says he has no more to give. Messi confirms Argentina retirement after World Cup final defeat, Lionel Messi quits Argentina after winning major international titles The 39-year-old announced…
Tension has continued to mount in Port Harcourt following the reported police shooting that claimed the life of 22-year-old University of Port Harcourt graduate Anthony Obodo. The incident has sparked protests and raised questions about the circumstances surrounding the young man’s death, with his family calling for justice. Anthony’s father, Princewill Obodo, alleged that the…
Toke Makinwa’s daughter, Yakira, has received luxury gifts from Rakeem, the son of influencer Priscilla Ojo-Mkambala and Tanzanian singer Juma Jux. Priscilla Ojo’s son Rakeem has gifted Toke Makinwa’s daughter Yakira a designer bag, Crocs shoes, a Gucci shirt, and other luxury items Toke Makinwa thanks Rakeem for the luxury birthday gifts as he celebrates…
Afolabi spoke amid a move by Bola Tinubu to prevent the U.S. Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), and the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) from releasing records linked to allegations of drug trafficking. A member of President Bola Tinubu’s Legal Team in the US, Wole Afolabi (SAN), has dismissed concerns about the president’s records,…
