China has been faced with a mysterious viral outbreak and overwhelming some hospitals and prompting people to wear face masks again. According to local news reports, a little-known virus called human metapneumovirus (HMPV) has been blamed. It normally causes a mild cold-like illness, including fever, a cough, runny nose, and wheezing. In severe cases, HMPV…
When it comes to making a splash without stealing the spotlight, some brands have mastered the art of showing up, showing out, and leaving everyone talking. At this year’s Flytime Fest, we just couldn’t ignore how some bold, lifestyle-driven liquor brands delivered a masterclass in how to be the ultimate party opportunist. Here’s a breakdown…
Nigerian telecoms companies have proposed a 100% tariff increase across voice, data, and digital services to the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) and are now awaiting approval. The proposal, which has already been submitted, aims to address rising operational costs such as inflation and increasing service delivery expenses. MTN Nigeria’s CEO, Karl Toriola, revealed the proposal…
An electrician, identified only as Sheni, was electrocuted while working on wiring connections at the UNILAG Estate in the Magodo area of Lagos State on New Year’s Day. The tragic incident occurred around 5 pm when some residents of the estate, facing a power outage, called Sheni to assist with fixing the wiring. A…
The suspect in the deadly New Year’s Day attack in New Orleans, 42-year-old Army veteran Shamsud-Din Jabbar, was confirmed by the FBI to have made chilling recordings where he expressed his support for ISIS and threatened to kill his family before carrying out the massacre. These disturbing videos, recorded prior to the attack, show Jabbar…
Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour, the Labour Party’s governorship candidate in the 2023 election, has criticized the economic reforms under President Bola Tinubu’s administration, suggesting that they primarily benefit bankers, government officials, and the president’s allies. Since taking office in May 2023, Tinubu’s government has implemented reforms such as the removal of the fuel subsidy and the devaluation…
A Zambian police officer has been arrested after allegedly freeing over a dozen inmates to allow them to celebrate New Year’s Eve while intoxicated. The 13 detainees, who were held near Kanyama in southern Zambia on charges such as assault, affray, and theft, were released by Detective Inspector Titus Phiri. According to Zambia’s Police Service,…
An elderly man has been arrested for allegedly commissioning an individual to abduct a child with the intent of gouging out the child’s eyes for ritual purposes. Police officers from the Bompai Police Station in Kano State detained the man, identified as Malam Yahaya from the Utoro community, after an individual he allegedly “hypnotized” was…
Peter Obi, the Labour Party’s (LP) presidential candidate in the 2023 general elections, has expressed concerns about President Bola Tinubu’s frequent overseas trips, noting that the President had spent over 30% of his time in office—approximately 180 days out of 580—on more than 30 publicly recorded international journeys as of December 29, 2024. At a…
China has proceed with sanctions on 10 U.S. defense companies for their role in arms sales to Taiwan, marking the second round of punitive measures against American firms in less than a week. On Thursday, January 2, China’s Ministry of Commerce revealed that subsidiaries of Lockheed Martin, General Dynamics, and Raytheon were added to its…
