In a patch of South America rich in lithium, used to make batteries for electric cars and other tech, Bolivia is lagging behind its neighbors in the race to mine the key metal. An area called the Lithium Triangle which spills over the borders of Bolivia, Chile and Argentina is home to 60 percent of … Read more
Last week’s slaying of UnitedHealthcare executive Brian Thompson has brought renewed attention to the widespread dissatisfaction with the American health care system, even as prominent leaders have condemned the killing. Reports that the casings of the bullets fired by suspected shooter Luigi Mangione had the words “depose, deny, delay” inscribed on them prompted horror stories … Read more
The U.S. Mission in Nigeria is calling on qualified organizations to apply for a grant opportunity designed to empower talented, low-income Nigerian students to pursue their academic aspirations in the United States. This announcement, made by the Public Diplomacy Section of the U.S. Mission, underscores the United States’ commitment to fostering educational exchange and building … Read more
As the Christmas season draws near, the Rivers State command of the Nigeria Police Force has issued a serious advisory against night time travel on the Elele-Omerelu and Isiokpo-Elele Roads within the Ikwerre Local Government Area, citing an increase in kidnappings and other criminal activities in that area. The State Commissioner of Police, Mohammed Mustapha, … Read more
Muhammadu Sanusi II, the Emir of Kano, has expressed his confusion over security operatives’ recent blockade of his palace. Despite the blockade, which restricted movement in and out of the palace, the Emir remains unaware of the reasons behind the action. There are unconfirmed claims that the development was in connection with the appointment of … Read more
Economic officials in outgoing President Joe Biden’s administration are set to meet their Chinese counterparts this week for talks, in a final effort to strengthen ties before Donald Trump’s White House return. The talks come as Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen stressed in an interview Wednesday the need for “ongoing communications at all levels” to avoid … Read more
The Emir of Kano, Muhammad Sanusi II, has assured residents of Bichi local government area in Kano state that the Emirate Council will ensure the peaceful conveyance of their district head, Munir Sanusi Bayero, to assume his duties in Bichi. Sanusi gave this assurance on Wednesday, December 11, during a solidarity visit by traditional and … Read more
Social media commentator, Martins Ortse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan (VDM), has denied allegations of threatening the life of Nyesom Wike, Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), over the revocation of a land belonging to the family of the late Colonel Paul Osakpamwan Ogbebor. The controversy began after a video circulated online claiming that Wike … Read more
The 16th Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, has stated that the Kano Emirate is still unaware of the reasons behind the sealing of his palace by security operatives last week. Naija News reported that police and DSS operatives had blocked the entrance to the Gidan Rumfa Palace, restraining free movement in and out. The … Read more
On Wednesday, December 11, the national power grid collapsed for the 13th time in 2024, plunging the entire country into darkness. This marks the fourth collapse in the past three months, adding to the challenges Nigerians are currently facing. According to messages shared by electricity companies, the collapse occurred around 1 p.m., resulting in a … Read more