Today: April 28, 2024
The US House of Representatives passed a bill concerning TikTok, tying it to aid for Israel and Ukraine. If signed, TikTok has 270 days to find a new owner. The House lawmakers voted 360-58 for the bill, which could change TikTok’s future…
Nigerian chess master Tunde Onakoya has broken the world record for the longest chess marathon, clocking over 58 hours of continuous play in Times Square. Surrounded by a cheering crowd, he surpassed the previous record of 56 hours and 9 minutes, aiming…
Zimbabwe has reached out to the United States, urging them to notify banks about the recent easing of sanctions on the African nation as reported by Bloomberg. Zimbabwe Finance Minister Mthuli Ncube disclosed the request during a virtual press briefing from Washington…
Apple announced on Friday that it removed WhatsApp, Threads, Signal, and Telegram from the App Store in China. The Cyberspace Administration of China ordered this action due to national security concerns, as stated by Apple. “We are obligated to follow the laws…
Afrobeat superstar Davido has come out in full support of renowned Nigerian chess Grandmaster Tunde Onakoya, who is currently attempting to break the Guinness World Record for the longest chess marathon in New York City. Onakoya commenced his grueling mission to surpass…
The History of the Bantu Knots, a striking African hairstyle, consisting of twisted knots across the scalp, can be traced to the Bantu ethnic groups of Southern Africa centuries ago. “Bantu” refers to the 300-600 ethnic groups within southern Africa that speak…
The U.S. House of Representatives has called on Nigeria and the United States to work harder to free the remaining Chibok school girls kidnapped by Boko Haram 10 years ago. In a resolution passed on April 12, the House said the two countries…
Tesla CEO Elon Musk announced plans to lay off more than 10% of the company’s global workforce to streamline operations and prepare for future growth. In an internal memo sent to Tesla employees on Sunday Musk explained that there has been “duplication…
Nigerian media mogul, Mo Abudu unveiled a sneak peek of her latest venture, ‘Dust to Dreams’. Teasing fans with behind-the-scenes snapshots, Abudu expressed her excitement for the collaboration with acclaimed actor and director Idris Elba. “Dust to Dreams: A Dream Come True…
Saturday afternoon turned into a nightmare in Sydney, Australia as a brutal knife attack at the Westfield Bondi Junction mall complex, left six people dead, with eight people injured including a  9-month-old. Australian police responded to distressing reports of multiple stabbings in…
