Airtel Africa has entered a new partnership with SpaceX to deploy Starlink’s Direct-to-Cell satellite technology across its African operations, including Nigeria. The move aims to extend mobile network coverage to remote and underserved areas where traditional telecom infrastructure remains unavailable or unreliable. The service will allow compatible smartphones to connect directly to satellites, removing the…
The Fidipote Ruling House of Ijebu Ode has stepped forward to claim the vacant Awujale throne, insisting that existing chieftaincy laws now give it the right to present candidates. The ruling house argues that the opportunity shifted to Fidipote after the Fusengbuwa Ruling House failed to act within the time allowed by law. Letter Sent…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will present the 2026 Appropriation Bill to a joint session of the National Assembly on Friday, December 19, 2025. The presentation will hold at 2:00 p.m. in Abuja. This event marks a major step in Nigeria’s fiscal process. Presidency Alerts Lawmakers Ahead of the appearance, the Presidency will notify lawmakers formally….
Incident Description Gunmen in army uniforms stopped a car at a checkpoint in Edo State. They asked all passengers in the car to identify themselves. Corporal Irabo, of the Nigerian army, identified himself and was met by gunfire. He died on the spot from close-range shots. Moreover the attackers fled the scene quickly. This event…
Macclesfield FC faces deep sorrow today. The club announced the death of forward Ethan McLeod. The 21-year-old perished in a car accident. The Fatal Collision Ethan drove home from a National League North match against Bedford Town. The incident happened on the M1 motorway late Tuesday night. Emergency services arrived quickly. However they could not…
Authorities sentenced Cedric Lodge, the former manager of Harvard Medical School’s morgue, to eight years in prison. He stole and sold body parts from donated cadavers. This case shocked the medical community. Lodge was a long serving employee of the morgue. He removed organs, brains, skin, hands, and faces without consent from the next of…
The board of directors at Warner Bros. Discovery unanimously advises rejecting Paramount’s offer. Leaders at the firm evaluated the $108 billion offer and found it wanting. Leaders instead are supportive of the merger with Netflix. Reasons Behind the Rejection According to the board, the reasons for the offer being rejected are the lack of funding…
Republicans in Congress actively voice worries about proposed changes to tax laws. These alterations could end key provisions from the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. Lawmakers argue that such moves threaten economic growth. They highlight the expiration of tax cuts at the end of 2025. Without extensions, taxes might rise for many Americans. Republicans…
FIFA recently reduced prices for select tickets to the 2026 World Cup. The organization set the new price at $60 for loyal fans. This move follows strong backlash from supporters worldwide. Fans complained about expensive tickets that excluded many people. Fan Outcry Sparks Change Fans expressed their outrage regarding the cost of the tickets. The…
Mahdi Shehu, a well-known Nigerian activist, recently expressed his views against the books which hail the former President of Nigeria, Muhammadu Buhari. He insists that no writing can erase the suffering Nigerians endured during Buhari’s rule. Shehu shared his views on social media, sparking widespread discussion. Shehu’s Firm Position Shehu declares that books about Buhari…
