Month: September 2024
Adrian Clews, CEO of Hinckley E-Waste Recycling Ltd, revealed on Wednesday that Nigeria, trailing only South Africa, is the second-largest producer of electronic waste in Africa. The country generates over 200,000 metric tonnes of e-waste annually, posing significant environmental and health risks. At a press briefing in Abeokuta, Clews announced plans to establish a $5 […]
As Atalanta prepares to face Arsenal in the Champions League, former Gunners star Ian Wright expressed concerns about Ademola Lookman’s potential impact. Since his move from RB Leipzig, Lookman has become a key figure for Atalanta, helping them clinch a major European title with a standout hat-trick in last season’s Europa League final. On his […]
NASA astronauts Sunita Williams and Barry Wilmore, originally set to return to Earth in August 2024, will now remain aboard the International Space Station (ISS) until February 2025 due to technical issues with their spacecraft. Initially, the two astronauts embarked on an eight-day mission in June, but problems with their Boeing Starliner, such as helium […]
In a significant legal twist, an EU court on Wednesday overturned a €1.49 billion ($1.65 billion) fine imposed on Google by Brussels, citing missteps in the European Commission’s investigation into Google’s dominance in the online advertising market. The General Court in Luxembourg ruled that the Commission’s assessment overlooked key factors, particularly the context surrounding the […]
Former Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello has appeared before the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) following an invitation from the agency. According to a statement issued by his media office on Wednesday, Bello made the decision to honor the request after discussions with his family, legal team, and political allies. Accompanied by several prominent […]
The Nigeria Hydrological Services Agency (NIHSA) announced Tuesday that Cameroon has begun the gradual release of water from the Lagdo Dam, prompting Nigerian authorities to take precautionary steps. In a statement, NIHSA’s Director General, Umar Mohammed, explained that the controlled water release from the dam would start at 100m³/s (8.64 million cubic meters per day) […]
Governor Bala Mohammed of Bauchi State has responded to a recent threat by Nyesom Wike, Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, aimed at states controlled by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Wike had warned PDP governors against interfering in his ongoing feud with Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara, vowing to “ignite crises” in their states […]
Ahead of his IBF world heavyweight title fight against Daniel Dubois at Wembley on Saturday, Anthony Joshua has opened up to BBC about the struggles he’s faced in his boxing career. The 34-year-old is aiming to reclaim a world title for the first time since his initial defeat to Oleksandr Usyk in September 2021. Reflecting […]
Dr. Ahmed Abubakar Audi, the Commandant General of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), has initiated the deployment of 6,433 personnel to oversee security during the upcoming Edo State Governorship Election. He urged officers to maintain high levels of professionalism, impartiality, and discipline throughout their electoral duties, while emphasizing the Corps’ critical role […]
The Israeli military announced on Wednesday that four of its soldiers were killed during intense combat operations in southern Gaza on Tuesday. Among the fallen was a female paramedic, highlighting the diversity of those involved in the conflict. In addition to the fatalities, six other soldiers sustained injuries, with three reported to be in critical […]
