The United Nations AIDS agency, UNAIDS, has warned that over six million people could die from HIV and AIDS within four years if the United States withdraws funding for treatment programs. UNAIDS Deputy Executive Director, Christine Stegling, issued the warning while speaking to reporters in Geneva on Friday. He noted that although HIV/AIDS programs were…
The bandits who abducted retired General Maharazu Tsiga, former Director-General of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), have demanded a ransom of N250 million for his release. A source close to the family, who spoke on condition of anonymity, revealed that the kidnappers contacted the family on Friday night and made the demand. General Tsiga…
Friendship should be sweet, enjoyable, and supportive. I mean, our friends are among the most important people in our lives, and they naturally should make life more meaningful, shouldn’t they? But what happens when certain friendships fail to have all the positive effects you expect? It means you’re in a toxic friendship. Sounds crazy, right?…
The U.S. Embassy has removed the drop box visa processing option for Nigerian applicants, ending the interview waiver previously available for eligible visa renewals. Reports indicate that the feature, which allowed certain applicants to renew their visas without an in-person interview, has been quietly removed from the appointment booking platform. While the U.S. Embassy in…
Lagos is a city that thrives on luxury, lifestyle, awesome destinations, and everything fun and entertaining. Amidst the hustle and bustle, there’s a growing demand for spaces where people can relax, recharge, and enjoy a touch of luxury while retaining the feeling of home. For those chasing that feeling, the newly launched Heliconia Park Lagos,…
Gunmen suspected to be bandits attacked Pandogari, a community in Rafi Local Government Area (LGA) of Niger State, on Wednesday night, killing a vigilante and kidnapping six girls. The attackers, reportedly in large numbers, entered the community through the Birnin Gwari axis and passed through the Mamman Kontagora Technical College before abducting the girls, aged…
Controversial American rapper Kanye West has publicly appealed to US President Donald Trump to release imprisoned music mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs. Kanye, who has been making controversial statements on social media since the Grammys, took to his X page to plead for Diddy’s release and announce plans for them to do a business deal. He…
The rise of DeepSeek has changed the world’s AI architecture and is threatening the position of the tech giants of Silicon Valley and pointing towards the birth of a Chinese AI revolution. DeepSeek has focused on efficiency as well as innovation and has proved that top notch AI is achievable without the funds that had been earlier considered…
Vice President Kashim Shettima has revealed that he usually addresses one of his predecessors, Atiku Abubakar, as ‘Baba’ (a colloquial term for father) in private conversations. However, he told the former Vice President to expect more political jabs from him when the 2027 general elections come around, regardless of the respect he accords him. The…
Pelumi Olajengbesi, the lawyer for Nigerian gospel singer Mercy Chinwo, has hinted that his client and her former record label boss, EezeeTee, have started a settlement process to end their lingering public feud. The lawyer shared the update in a statement on Instagram on Friday, February 7, 2025. The statement responded to Dr. Stephen Akintayo,…
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