Senator Ned Nwoko has challenged the recent negative drug test result of his estranged wife, Regina Daniels, claiming it reflects only short-term abstinence rather than genuine sobriety. In a statement on his official X account, Nwoko’s communication team emphasized that recovery and accountability require sustained professional support, not occasional social media posts. “Temporary abstinence does …
Somalia’s government has denied U.S. allegations that authorities in Mogadishu destroyed a World Food Programme (WFP) warehouse and seized food aid intended for vulnerable civilians. The dispute prompted the U.S. State Department to suspend all assistance to Somalia’s federal government, citing a zero-tolerance policy for the waste or diversion of life-saving aid. A senior U.S. …
Nigerian singer Ayodeji Balogun, popularly known as Wizkid, has made history as the first African artist to surpass 10 billion streams on Spotify. The milestone reflects his cumulative streams across all credits on the global platform. Wizkid’s collaboration with Canadian superstar Drake and British singer Tyla is his most-streamed song, nearing 4 billion streams. READ …
At least 16 vessels have arrived at Lagos ports, including Lekki, Tincan Island, and Apapa, carrying petrol, diesel, bulk gas, and food items, the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) has confirmed. According to the NPA’s latest Shipping Position report, made available to journalists on Thursday, a total of 40 ships transporting petroleum products, food items, and …
The United Bank for Africa (UBA Plc) has successfully exceeded the N500 billion minimum capital requirement set by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) for banks with international licences, ahead of the March 31, 2026, deadline. According to UBA’s 2025 half-year audited results, the bank’s share capital and share premium stood at approximately N350 billion. …
The Indian government has capped Vodafone Idea’s adjusted gross revenue (AGR) dues at $13.79 million per year for the next six years. The move aims to ease cash flow pressure on the debt-saddled telecom operator. The decision offers near-term relief to India’s third-largest carrier, which has struggled with heavy debt and declining market share. Following …
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC), the world’s largest contract chipmaker, has reported stronger-than-expected revenue for the fourth quarter, driven by surging demand for artificial intelligence-related chips. The company said revenue for the October–December period rose 20.45 per cent year-on-year to T$1.046 trillion (about $33.04 billion), up from T$868.46 billion recorded in the same period last …
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has announced that it will begin implementing a new consumer refund framework on March 1, 2026. It said this is aimed at resolving delays in refunds for failed airtime and data transactions. It made this known in a statement released on Thursday, January 8. According to NCC, the policy was …
Despite widespread electricity shortages across Nigeria, neighbouring West African countries supplied with power from the national grid are owing the country millions of dollars in unpaid electricity bills. According to the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC), Togo, Niger and Benin currently owe Nigeria $17.8 million (about ₦25 billion at the prevailing exchange rate) for electricity …
African skies, once teeming with planes and the promise of seamless travel, are witnessing an unusual stillness. Airlines across the continent are grappling with a crippling shortage of aircraft spare parts a crisis reverberating from hangars in Nairobi to runways in Dakar, leaving passengers stranded and business operations disrupted. According to the International Air Transport …
