Command Sergeant Major (CSM) Eragbai E. Evborokhai has made history as the first Nigerian-born U.S. soldier to lead a U.S. Army infantry regiment. In addition to this groundbreaking achievement, Evborokhai holds the distinction of being the most senior non-commissioned officer (NCO) in the Army, placing him at the forefront of addressing the concerns of soldiers …
EFCC hands over forfeited Nok University property and assets to FG
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has officially transferred the property and assets of Nok University, Kachia, in Kaduna State to the Federal Government. EFCC Chairman Ola Olukayode handed over the institution’s documents to the Minister of Education at an event attended by Vice President Kashim Shettima at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. The move …
Russia rejects swapping occupied territory with Ukraine
Russia on Wednesday, February 12, rejected any possibility of swapping occupied Ukrainian territory in a future peace deal, just hours after launching a missile and drone attack on Kyiv that killed one person and injured at least four others. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky had suggested exchanging Ukrainian-controlled parts of Russia’s Kursk region for Russian-occupied areas …
Tanzanian singer Juma Jux proposes to Iyabo Ojo’s daughter second time
Tanzanian singer, Juma Jux has proposed for the second time to Pricilla Ojo, his wife and daughter of actress, Iyabo Ojo. The couple had the first leg of their wedding last weekend. More friends and family members have stormed Tanzania for the second leg of their wedding said to be held this weekend. Just …
Google Calendar removes cultural holidays including Pride and Black History Month following Trump’s executive orders
Google has removed key cultural holidays, including Black History Month and LGBTQ+ Pride Month, from its calendar app. The tech giant’s online and mobile calendar has for years marked the two celebrations on the first days of February and June respectively. But for 2025, both months are blank. References to Women’s History Month, Indigenous People …
South Africans Demand Home Affairs Minister’s Removal After Chidimma Adeshina Spotted in Cape Town
Some South Africans are calling for the removal of their Home Affairs Minister, Leon Schreiber, after Miss Universe First Runner-Up 2024, Chidimma Adeshina was spotted in Cape Town. A viral photo making the rounds on X allegedly shows the Miss Universe Africa and Oceania, hanging out at a café in Waterfront, Cape Town, sparking fury …
Oleksandr Usyk Sets Retirement Timeline, Eyes Two Final Fights
World heavyweight champion Oleksandr Usyk has announced his intention to compete in two more fights before retiring from boxing. The 38-year-old Ukrainian, who defeated Britain’s Tyson Fury last May to become the first undisputed heavyweight champion in nearly 25 years, revealed his retirement plans on Wednesday. Usyk remains undefeated and still holds the WBC, WBA, …
Trump Fires USAID Inspector General Following Critical Report on Aid Mismanagement
US President Donald Trump has dismissed Paul Martin, the independent inspector general for the US Agency for International Development (USAID), just a day after his office released a report criticizing the administration’s handling of foreign aid. According to reports from The Washington Post and CNN, Martin was informed of his removal via a brief email …
Asake Confirms Exit from YBNL, Launches Own Record Label
Nigerian singer Ahmed Ololade, popularly known as Asake, has officially confirmed his departure from YBNL Nation, the record label owned by Olamide, which he joined in February 2022. Speculations had been circulating about Asake’s exit, with some suggesting a controversial split. However, the singer put the rumors to rest by releasing his latest song, Why …