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Redefining Black Consciousness
Severe flooding in Jigawa State has resulted in the deaths of 16 individuals and displaced nearly 4,000 households across ten local government areas. According to Haruna Mariga, the Executive Secretary of the State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA), the recent disaster has had a devastating impact on the region. In a briefing to reporters on Wednesday, […]
Chidimma Adetshina, who recently withdrew from the Miss South Africa competition amid a nationality dispute, has been invited to compete in Miss Universe Nigeria. The 23-year-old contestant announced her new pageant venture with enthusiasm in a video shared on her Instagram account, expressing her excitement to join “Africa’s most prestigious beauty pageant.” Adetshina’s departure from […]
Guaranty Trust Bank (GTBank) experienced a significant website outage from Tuesday night through early Thursday morning, which has now been clarified as a domain name system (DNS) issue rather than a cyberattack. The interruption led to widespread speculation about a potential hacking incident; however, insights from industry sources suggest a different scenario. According to four […]
The Council of State has unanimously endorsed President Bola Tinubu’s administration, signaling strong backing for his governance. The endorsement came during a meeting held at the State House in Abuja on Tuesday, marking the council’s first gathering since Tinubu assumed office on May 29, 2023. The Council of State, which comprises former presidents and heads […]
Steve Harvey, renowned host of “Family Feud,” has found himself at the center of controversy following a recent episode of the popular game show. The drama unfolded during a segment broadcast on August 8, where Harvey engaged in an unexpected exchange with a contestant about romantic proposals. In the episode, Harvey posed a question: “If […]
Jimi Lawal, the former senior adviser to Nasir el-Rufai, the ex-Governor of Kaduna State, has been summoned by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) for questioning related to allegations of financial misconduct. Lawal, who served as the Chairman of the Kaduna State Economic Development Council and was also a special adviser […]
The naira continued its upward trajectory against the dollar in the official foreign exchange market on Monday. According to data from the FMDQ Securities Exchange, the naira appreciated by N3.21, reaching a rate of N1,570.99 per dollar, up from the N1,574.20 recorded on Friday. This gain reflects a modest improvement in the naira’s value against […]
Former President Donald Trump faced a rigorous interrogation from reporters at the National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) convention in Chicago. Trump’s participation at the event, marked by some controversy, drew a mix of criticism and commendation from attendees. Vice President Kamala Harris, who was also invited, chose to decline the offer to speak. The […]
Following Vice President Kamala Harris’ announcement of her bid for the Democratic presidential nomination, over 40,000 Black men from across the nation gathered virtually for a significant fundraising event. The meeting, which spanned four hours, featured prominent figures from various fields—including politicians, activists, and entertainers—who voiced their commitment to Harris’ campaign and discussed the multifaceted […]
Paul Kagame has been officially inaugurated for his fourth term as the President of Rwanda following a commanding 99% victory in last month’s election. The swearing-in ceremony took place at the Amahoro National Stadium in Kigali, with numerous African leaders in attendance among the 45,000-strong crowd. Kagame’s electoral triumph continues his streak of securing overwhelming […]
