Rafah, Gaza Strip – Palestinians in Gaza have expressed fury and defiance following remarks by former U.S. President Donald Trump, who suggested that Gazans should relocate to Egypt or Jordan amid ongoing conflict. “Trump thinks Gaza is a pile of garbage—absolutely not,” said Hatem Azzam, a 34-year-old resident of Rafah. Azzam condemned Trump’s comments, particularly…
Golf legend Tiger Woods announced on Tuesday the passing of his mother, Kultida Woods, paying tribute to her as “my biggest fan” and a constant source of support throughout his career. “It is with heartfelt sadness that I want to share that my dear mother, Kultida Woods, passed away early this morning,” Woods wrote on…
Diageo, the maker of Guinness stout and Johnnie Walker whisky, has scrapped a key sales growth target, citing economic uncertainty and trade tariffs imposed by former U.S. President Donald Trump. The British drinks giant, which also owns brands like Smirnoff vodka, Baileys liqueur, and Captain Morgan rum, has seen inflation-hit consumers opt for cheaper alternatives,…
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman signed a partnership deal with South Korean tech conglomerate Kakao on Tuesday as the U.S. artificial intelligence firm seeks to strengthen its global alliances in response to increasing competition from Chinese rival DeepSeek. Kakao, a dominant player in South Korea’s digital economy with holdings in online banking, ride-hailing, and messaging services,…
The Federal Government spends over ₦200 billion per month on electricity subsidies, with much of the support benefiting the wealthiest Nigerians rather than those in need, according to Olu Arowolo Verheijen, Special Adviser to the President on Energy. Verheijen made this known in a statement on Monday, emphasizing the need for a more targeted subsidy…
The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has summoned Kenya Airways’ acting station manager following a viral altercation between the airline’s staff and a Nigerian passenger, identified as Omisore, at Nairobi’s Jomo Kenyatta International Airport. Omisore, who was traveling from Manchester to Lagos via Nairobi, was reportedly denied boarding on the second leg of her journey,…
By Ayomide Otitoju Despite the global success of Nigerian cinema, children’s programming remains an underexplored sector in the creative industry, according to Niyi Akinmolayan, CEO of Anthill Studios. “Nigerian entertainment has demonstrated resilience, with strong box office performances and success on global platforms like Netflix and Amazon. Despite economic challenges, audience demand for Nigerian content…
By Ayomide Otitoju Fidelity Bank, a top-tier financial institution, is set to unveil its state-of-the-art SME Hub, a physical facility designed to support small businesses and creative entrepreneurs. The Fidelity SME Hub will feature training halls, meeting rooms, networking spaces, podcast rooms, and fully equipped music, photography, and content production studios. The initiative aligns with…
By Ayomide Otitoju Former Senate President Bukola Saraki has congratulated his son, Seni Saraki, on winning his first Grammy at the 67th Grammy Awards. Seni earned the prestigious accolade for his contributions to the Bob Marley: One Love soundtrack, which won Best Reggae Album. Expressing his pride in a post on X, Saraki lauded his…
