Authorities in Russia’s Omsk region on Tuesday reported an accident on an underground section of a major gas pipeline, prompting an emergency response and temporary disruption in the affected area. Regional governor Vitaly Khotsenko confirmed the incident on Telegram, saying emergency services immediately deployed to the scene and worked to prevent any escalation. He assured …
Comedian Freedom Atsepoyi, popularly known as Mr Jollof, has issued a public apology after his physical altercation with social commentator Martins Otse (VeryDarkMan) aboard a United Nigeria Airlines flight from Asaba to Lagos on Monday. In an Instagram video, Mr Jollof expressed regret for his role in the fight, stressing that he is “not a …
The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has commenced an investigation into the physical confrontation between two high-profile social media personalities, Martins Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan (VDM), and comedian Freedom Atsepoyi, aka Mr Jollof, while onboard a United Nigeria Airlines flight on Monday. The incident, which occurred on United Nigeria Airlines Flight UN0523 at Asaba …
Federal Reserve (Fed) Vice Chair Philip Jefferson has warned that the U.S. central bank must “proceed slowly” with any additional interest rate cuts, stressing that monetary policy is now edging closer to a neutral zone where it neither restricts nor stimulates the economy. Speaking at a Kansas City Federal Reserve event on Monday, Jefferson said …
The United Kingdom will now allow international students, including thousands of Nigerians, to switch directly from a Study visa to the Innovator Founder visa without leaving the country, a significant departure from previous rules. Under the updated policy, effective November 25, 2025, students with a valid Study visa can transition to the Innovator Founder route …
Wall Street futures opened higher on Monday, signaling cautious optimism among investors as a jam-packed week of corporate earnings and U.S. economic data unfolds. The mood was buoyed by movements in tech stocks, while market participants digested fresh developments in corporate ownership and broader economic signals. Tech giant Nvidia (NVDA) edged up 0.4% in premarket …
Bitcoin, the world’s largest cryptocurrency by market value, fell by 1.59% to $93,684 as of 4:21 p.m. ET (2121 GMT) on Sunday, reflecting ongoing volatility in global crypto markets. The decline comes after a period of sharp fluctuations in the digital asset space, driven by investor concerns over potential interest rate hikes, regulatory scrutiny, and …
Global currency markets opened the week cautiously, with the U.S. dollar inching higher against the euro, yen, and sterling as investors positioned themselves ahead of a busy week of U.S. economic data. Market response to President Donald Trump’s tariff reversal on over 200 food products was muted, with analysts noting that the move was largely …
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has dismissed reports alleging an assassination attempt on Lt. Ahmed Yerima, a naval officer who recently clashed with FCT Minister Nyesom Wike. The post that went viral claimed that the officer was trailed by unidentified men in two unmarked Hilux vans along the Line Expressway to Gado Nasco …
Panic gripped Zuru Emirate in Kebbi State after armed bandits raided Government Girls Comprehensive Senior Secondary School (GGCSS), Maga, in Danko/Wasagu Local Government Area, killing the vice principal and abducting several students. The late-night attack claimed the life of Vice Principal Malam Hassan Yakubu Makuku, who reportedly tried to shield students from the assailants. The …
