Two-storey Building Under Construction Collapses In Awka By Ifeizu Joe A two-storey building under construction on Wednesday evening, collapsed in Awka, the capital of Anambra State. The building located the Diamond Pizza, along the Enugu-Onitsha expressway, was at the roofing stage when it collapsed. It is however not clear the […]
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DeepSeek, A Chinese Startup Disrupts The Global Tech Industry With Its AI Model
A Chinese startup, DeepSeek, has disrupted the global tech industry with its new AI model, DeepSeek-R1, rivaling US giants like Google and OpenAI. Despite spending under $6 million and using less advanced chips, DeepSeek’s model matches the capabilities of ChatGPT and Gemini. The breakthrough caused Nvidia shares to plummet by […]
On the Global Scene, Uncertainty Looms In Goma Amid Ongoing Battles in Democratic Republic of Congo
On The Foreign Scene The battle for control of Goma in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo rages on, with no clear victor between the Congolese army and M23 rebels. The M23 claims to control the provincial capital, while Congolese officials dispute this. Reports from residents and journalists confirm rebel […]
AY Calls For Public Empathy Over Sensationalism In Marriages
Popular comedian Ayo Makun has spoken out against sensationalism and blame in discussions about broken marriages. Posting on his X page, AY urged empathy and understanding, highlighting that no one enters marriage intending to fail. He criticized online commentators and bloggers for prioritizing drama and speculation, warning that such behavior […]
Trump halts HIV funding for Nigeria, others
The U.S. government has suspended funding for HIV treatment in Nigeria and other developing countries under the President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief, PEPFAR. This follows an executive order on foreign aid signed by President Donald Trump on his first day in office, directing agencies to halt disbursement of funds. […]
Troops Uncover Arms Cache in Zamfara Amid Manhunt for Bello Turji
Troops of the Joint Task Force Operation Fansan Yamma, in collaboration with the Department of State Services, have intercepted a large cache of arms in Zamfara State. The operation, conducted on January 27th, followed intelligence reports of suspected arms dealers operating from the Niger Republic. During a covert operation along […]
Enugu government registers over 60,000 verifiable farmers in 18 months
The Enugu State Ministry of Agriculture and Agro-Industrialisation has successfully registered over 60,000 verified farmers in the past 18 months. Commissioner for Agriculture, Dr. Patrick Ubru, revealed that the registration process, mandated by Governor Peter Mbah, ensures only genuine farmers receive necessary inputs and technical support. He emphasized the collection […]
Peter Obi Warns That Poverty Is A Threat To Nigeria’s Democracy
Former Anambra State Governor, Peter Obi, has raised concerns over Nigeria’s democracy, saying it’s fast losing its essence due to widespread poverty. In a post on his X handle, Obi revealed that over 100 million Nigerians live in absolute poverty, with 150 million facing multidimensional poverty. He stressed that democracy […]
World Bank Says 45 Percent Of Nigerian Girls Give Birth Before The Age of 18
The World Bank has revealed that 45% of girls in Nigeria give birth before the age of 18. This statistic was shared by the Country Director, Ndiame Diop, during the National Conference on Girls’ Education and Empowerment held in Abuja on Tuesday. Speaking on the theme “Effective Partnership on Girls’ […]
Gunmen storm Abuja community, kidnap man, wife, son, others.
Gunmen suspected to be kidnappers have abducted a man, his wife, son, and two others in the Bwari Area Council of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT. The gunmen struck at the Chikakore area of Kubwa at about 12:00 am on Monday morning. The kidnappers, numbering 30 and armed with AK-47 […]