Abia State Government approved a partnership with Quantus Medical Foundation, a US-based medical group, to train health workers across all categories in the state. Officials formalized the collaboration through the Abia State Diaspora Commission in December 2025. The initiative focused on improving emergency response and reducing preventable deaths in public facilities. Training Programme Launch Authorities…
Kogi youths presented a N100 million cheque to the All Progressives Congress on February 23, 2026. They aimed to cover the cost of President Bola Tinubu’s presidential nomination and expression of interest forms for the 2027 election. Usman Ododo, Governor of Kogi State, led the delegation to the party’s national secretariat in Abuja. The group…
Manchester United defeated Everton 1-0 in a Premier League clash at Hill Dickinson Stadium on February 23, 2026. The victory extended Michael Carrick’s unbeaten run as manager to five matches. Additionally, the result propelled United to fourth place, three points behind Aston Villa. Key Events The game started with intensity as Thierno Barry charged down…
Nick Reiner entered a not guilty plea to two counts of first-degree murder in a Los Angeles courtroom on February 23, 2026. Authorities accused him of killing his parents, Rob Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner. Reiner appeared in the Alexandra Magistrates Court and spoke only to waive his right to a speedy trial. The judge…
Authorities arrested Bellarmine Chatunga Mugabe the youngest son of late Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe, last week in Johannesburg. He appeared in the Alexandra Magistrates Court on February 23, 2026, alongside co-accused Tobias Tamirepi Matonhodze. The court postponed the case to March 3 for further investigations and a bail application. Officials did not ask Mugabe to…
Bandits attacked a Joint Task Force base in Gwana community. The assault happened on Sunday in Gwana District of Alkaleri Local Government Area, Bauchi State. Security forces engaged the attackers in a gun duel. Additionally the confrontation led to significant losses on both sides. Casualties Reported The bandits killed two soldiers from the 33 Artillery…
Tennis power couple Katie Boulter and Alex de Minaur among the athletes stuck in Mexico. As violence erupts following the death of infamous drug lord Nemesio ‘El Mencho’ Oseguera Cervantes. The pair, who engage in December 2024, set to compete in separate tournaments this week—Boulter in Merida and de Minaur in Acapulco. However, the situation…
Comedian Seyi Law has stirred reactions with his claim that Nigeria is now safer than it was a decade ago. Speaking on The Honest Bunch Podcast, the popular entertainer voiced his support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. He commended the government for its efforts in tackling the country’s security challenges. When co-host Daddy Freeze asked if…
Spotify reports that Nigerian users streamed over 1.4 million hours of music in 2025. Since the platform’s launch, total podcast consumption has surpassed 59 billion hours globally. This information was shared in a statement by Spotify to the News Agency of Nigeria on Monday in Lagos. Streaming Growth in Nigeria The data highlights the rapid…
In a groundbreaking move set to redefine African Tech Ecosystem, Zinox Technologies, a leading manufacturer of innovative tech solutions, and TD Africa, the continent’s largest tech and lifestyle distributor, announced a strategic partnership. The collaboration was unveiled on Friday during an exclusive press conference attended by industry leaders, journalists, and key stakeholders. This partnership marks…
