A new global study has ranked Hong Kong as the city with the best public transport system in the world, reaffirming its reputation as a model for urban mobility, efficiency, and connectivity. The comprehensive index, which analyzed several major cities across continents, assessed transportation systems based on multiple criteria, including network coverage, affordability, cleanliness, […]
Gunmen on Friday evening attacked a police station in Zonkwa town, Zangon Kataf Local Government Area of Kaduna State, killing at least two police officers in a violent raid that has left the community in fear and confusion. According to reports, the assailants stormed the Zonkwa Divisional Police Station around dusk and opened fire […]
Russia has proposed an ambitious plan to construct a massive undersea rail and transport tunnel connecting Russia and the United States through the Bering Strait a project dubbed the “Putin–Trump Tunnel.” The idea was presented by Kirill Dmitriev, head of the Russian Direct Investment Fund (RDIF) and one of President Vladimir Putin’s top investment […]
A new linguistic overview has highlighted Kiswahili as the most widely spoken language in Africa, with an estimated 230 million speakers across the continent. The findings underscore the linguistic diversity of Africa, where over 2,000 languages are spoken across 54 countries. According to the latest estimates, Nigerian Pidgin ranks second with 121 million speakers, […]
The Igbo National Union Worldwide (INU-W) has issued a 30-day ultimatum to the Lagos State and Federal Governments to halt the ongoing demolition of properties allegedly owned by Igbo entrepreneurs, warning that continued silence over the matter could inflame ethnic tension across the country. In a statement signed by its Administrative Secretary, Mazi Austin-Mary Ndukwu, […]
The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Plateau State has unanimously endorsed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for a second term in office, citing his performance and inclusiveness in governance as key reasons for their support. The endorsement was announced during a well-attended stakeholders meeting in Jos, the Plateau State capital, bringing together top party leaders […]
The Chief Imam of Ekiti State and President of the League of Imams and Alfas in the South-West, Edo, and Delta states, Alhaji Kewulere Bello, has commended Governor Biodun Oyebanji for promoting inclusive governance and advancing gender equality in the state. Bello described Oyebanji’s administration as a model of humility and collective leadership, attributing its […]
A new global ranking has revealed the universities that have produced the highest number of billionaires, with American institutions once again dominating the list. According to the latest billionaire education index, Harvard University leads the world with 104 billionaire alumni, reaffirming its reputation as a breeding ground for global business leaders and entrepreneurs. Stanford […]
Kwara State Commissioner of Police, Adekimi Ojo, says six suspects have been arrested over the deadly attack in Oke-Ode that left 15 people, including the village head, dead. Ojo disclosed this on Friday in Ilorin while briefing journalists at the command headquarters. He said the arrests followed intensified operations by police tactical teams across the […]
The International Monetary Fund has urged Nigeria and other Sub-Saharan African countries to urgently overhaul their tax systems and strengthen debt management frameworks to curb rising fiscal vulnerabilities and unlock financing for development. The Fund, in its latest Regional Economic Outlook for Sub-Saharan Africa titled “Holding Steady”, warned that fragile economic stability across the region […]
