Tragic Accident Claims Two Lives, Injures Three at Borno State University

A devastating accident involving a school bus and a trailer claimed the lives of two students from Borno State University on Wednesday, critically injuring three others. Fifteen additional students are receiving medical attention, while ten escaped unscathed. The tragic incident occurred when a

Nigeria To Add 150MW To National Grid By Year-End, Says Power Minister Adelabu

Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, has announced that Nigeria is set to inject an additional 150 megawatts (MW) into the national grid by the end of 2024, thanks to progress made in the Presidential Power Initiative (PPI). Speaking on Thursday after a meeting

Acapulco Judge Gunned Down Amid Spiraling Violence in Mexico

A judge, identified as Edmundo Roman Pinzon, was assassinated outside a courthouse in Acapulco on Wednesday, underscoring the escalating violence in Guerrero, one of Mexico’s most volatile states. Pinzon, the president of Guerrero’s Superior Court of Justice, was shot at least four times

Imo Govt Slams PDP Over VAT Criticism, Calls Allegations Economic Ignorance

The Imo State government has hit back at the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) over allegations of poor Value Added Tax (VAT) collection, labeling the party’s claims as “economic illiteracy.” Commissioner for Information, Declan Emelumba, clarified in a statement on Wednesday that VAT is

GIZ, NOGALSS Engage Owerri Communities in Mobilization Workshop to Drive Digital Education and Economic Development

The Imo State GIZ Project Team, in collaboration with the Nigerian National Commission for Mass Literacy, Adult, and Non-Formal Education (NOGALSS), has concluded a two-day mobilization workshop in Umuoda Community, Owerri Municipal Local Government Area, aimed at sensitizing stakeholders on the transformative impact

South Korean Police Raid President Yoon’s Office Amid Escalating Martial Law Probe

South Korean authorities intensified their investigation into the controversial martial law declaration by President Yoon Suk Yeol with a raid on his presidential office on Wednesday. The unprecedented action, part of a wider probe into alleged insurrection, also targeted the National Police Agency,

Huawei Unveils Nigeria’s First Local Cloud to Revolutionize Digital Ecosystem

Huawei Technologies Nigeria has launched Nigeria’s first local cloud at the 2024 Huawei Cloud Summit Nigeria in Lagos, marking a major milestone in the nation’s digital transformation journey. Themed “Leap Now with Cloud,” the event showcased Huawei’s commitment to enhancing Nigeria’s digital ecosystem

Nigerian Dermatologist Dr. Folakemi Cole-Adeife Wins Global Young Dermatologist Achievement Award

Dr. Folakemi Cole-Adeife, a Consultant Dermatologist at Lagos State University Teaching Hospital, Ikeja, has been honored with the prestigious 2025 Young Dermatologist International Achievement (YDIA) Award by the International League of Dermatological Societies (ILDS). She is one of six recipients globally recognized for

HEDA Calls for Youth Action and Establishment of Global Anti-Corruption Court

The Human and Environmental Development Agenda (HEDA Resource Centre) has emphasized the vital role of Nigerian youths in combating corruption while advocating for the creation of an International Anti-Corruption Court. This call was made during a conference held on Monday to mark the

AWAMN Urges Robust Government Policy to Unlock Green Potentials in Nigeria’s Waste Sector

The Association of Waste Managers of Nigeria (AWAMN) has called for comprehensive government policies to fully harness Nigeria’s green potentials in the waste management value chain. Speaking at the Lagos Waste Forum, AWAMN National President, Olugbenga Adebola, emphasized the need for collaboration among