By Ayomide Otitoju Iran’s recent decision to lift its two-year ban on WhatsApp has gone largely unnoticed by many residents accustomed to circumventing the country’s stringent internet restrictions. Ardavan Yousefi, a café owner in Tehran, exemplified this sentiment. “Oh wow, is it really removed now?” he said, surprised by the news. Testing the app without…
By Ayomide Otitoju Tributes are still pouring in for former United States President Jimmy Carter, who passed away on December 29, 2024. Among the latest is a heartfelt homage from Nigeria’s former President Olusegun Obasanjo, who served as military Head of State when Carter first visited Nigeria in 1978. Reflecting on his friendship with Carter,…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Managing Director of Financial Derivatives Company Limited, Bismarck Rewane, has described President Bola Tinubu’s projection of a 15% inflation rate for 2025 as “aspirational” and “bullish.” Rewane shared his views during an appearance on Channels Television’s Business Morning segment of the Sunrise Daily programme on Thursday. During the presentation of the…
By Ayomide Otitoju Nigerians nationwide welcomed 2025 with joy, fireworks, and a collective sense of optimism. From bustling Lagos to serene Taraba, millions gathered in churches, fun spots, and public venues to bid farewell to 2024 and embrace the new year with renewed aspirations. Fireworks lit up the skyline over landmarks like Lagos’ Tafawa Balewa…
Two-time heavyweight boxing champion Anthony Joshua paid a courtesy visit to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu at his Lagos residence on January 1, 2025. During the meeting, Joshua presented the President with an autographed boxing glove inscribed with the message: “To the Great Asiwaju Jagaban Borgu of Africa, Bola A. Tinubu.” The Presidency shared details of…
Saudi Arabia has executed six Iranian nationals convicted of drug trafficking, the official Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported on Wednesday. The executions took place in Dammam, a city on the kingdom’s Gulf coast, following convictions for “clandestinely introducing hashish” into the country, according to a statement from the Ministry of Interior. The SPA did not…
At least 10 people were killed and 30 injured when a vehicle rammed into a crowd in New Orleans’ French Quarter, a popular tourist district, during New Year celebrations. The incident occurred near Canal and Bourbon Streets, an area known for its vibrant nightlife and historic appeal. According to NOLA Ready, New Orleans’ emergency preparedness…
The FBI has launched an investigation into a deadly truck-ramming attack on New Orleans’ Bourbon Street, declaring it an act of terrorism. The agency confirmed Wednesday that the suspected assailant was killed during an encounter with law enforcement. “This morning, an individual drove a car into a crowd of people on Bourbon Street in New…
By Ayomide Otitoju President Bola Tinubu has pledged to address the economic challenges facing Nigerians, particularly rising food and drug prices, through a series of targeted interventions, including the launch of the National Credit Guarantee Company. In a New Year’s message delivered Wednesday, Tinubu expressed optimism about Nigeria’s economic prospects in 2025, emphasizing plans to…
