Tag: Nigeria
-
Empowering African Entrepreneurs: The Journey of the Tony Elumelu Foundation
•
The Tony Elumelu Foundation (TEF) has been a beacon of hope for African entrepreneurs, offering them the support and resources to bring their business dreams to life. Through TEF, 20,000 young African entrepreneurs have already received $5,000 in seed funding, business training, and world-class mentorship. This support aims to spur…
-
Bobrisky Remanded in Alagbon Custody After Attempt to Flee Nigeria
•
Popular Nigerian cross-dresser Idris Okuneye, also known as Bobrisky, was remanded at the Force Criminal Investigation Department (FCID) in Alagbon, Lagos, on Monday night. According to reports from Vanguard, Bobrisky was apprehended by officers of the Nigerian Immigration Service (NIS) while attempting to flee Nigeria through the Seme Border in…
-
Police Release Protesters Arrested at #EndSARS Memorial in Lagos
•
The Lagos State police command has released at least 22 individuals who were arrested during the #EndSARS memorial protest held on Sunday, October 20, 2024, at the Lekki tollgate. The protest, which aimed to honor those who lost their lives during the 2020 #EndSARS demonstrations, was met with heavy police…
-
Nigeria Receives 846,000 Doses of Malaria Vaccine: A Milestone in Public Health
•
In a significant stride towards combating malaria, Nigeria has welcomed 846,000 doses of a groundbreaking malaria vaccine. This arrival marks a pivotal moment in the nation’s fight against the disease, particularly among vulnerable groups such as children. Muhammad Pate, Nigeria’s Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, hailed the vaccines…
-
Deadly Tanker Explosion in Nigeria Leaves Over 140 Dead
•
A devastating explosion occurred in Nigeria today when a gasoline tanker truck overturned and burst into flames, claiming the lives of over 140 people. The incident took place in the town of Majiya, Jigawa state, leaving dozens more injured and a community in mourning. The tanker driver lost control of…
-
Nigeria’s Electricity Grid Collapses Again, Plunging Cities into Darkness
•
In yet another major setback for Nigeria’s energy sector, the country’s national electricity grid collapsed once again on Tuesday morning, leaving numerous cities across the nation in darkness. The collapse, which occurred at 9:17 a.m., marked the second major grid failure in just 24 hours, following a similar disruption on…
-
Soludo’s Threats Fail to End Sit-at-Home in Anambra, Businesses Remain Paralyzed
•
Despite repeated threats from Anambra State Governor, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo, aimed at ending the sit-at-home order in the Southeast, economic activities across major cities in Anambra, including Onitsha, Nnewi, Obosi, and Ekwulobia, came to a standstill once again on Monday. This persistent closure of markets, businesses, and public spaces underscores…
-
Libya vs Nigeria: Super Eagles Boycott AFCON Qualifier After Airport Stranding
•
The Nigerian national football team, the Super Eagles, has announced they will not participate in Tuesday’s Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier against Libya after being stranded at a Libyan airport for over 12 hours without basic necessities like food or water. The team had flown to Libya on Sunday…