Written by By Ime-Udoma Richmond New Hampshire Capital has announced a N2 billion investment commitment in the Akwa Ibom State electricity market, focusing on the expansion of metering infrastructure and the development of electricity cooperatives to enhance access, reliability, and sustainability of power across the State. The announcement followed the company’s participation at the Akwa Ibom State Electricity … Continue reading “New Hampshire Capital invests N2bn to expand metering in Akwa Ibom”
By Innocent Anaba The Supreme Court has struck out an appeal by Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, effectively bringing to an end its attempt to overturn the acquittal of Dismass Adoon, a former aide to ex-Director-General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency, NIMASA, Patrick Akpolobokemi. The panel of the apex court was … Continue reading “S’Court strikes out EFCC appeal seeking to upturn NIMASA aide’s acquittal”
Dashawn Walker is a high school graduate and gun violence survivor. Though he has mostly recovered physically, the 18-year-old remains anguished following his ordeal, according to the Philadelphia Inquirer. On February 21, 2023, the then-17-year-old was walking home from school in North Philadelphia when a man exited his vehicle and shot him 10 times. The … Continue reading “Philadelphia Teen Barred From Attending Graduation After Being Shot 10 Times”
Morehouse College has appointed Dr. Derrick Brooms as the new executive director of its Black Men’s Research Institute (BMRI) beginning August , 2023. An award-winning scholar, activist, educator, speaker, and writer, Brooms brings over two decades of higher education experience, where his education research primarily centers on Black men and boys’ pathways to and through … Continue reading “Morehouse College Taps The University Of Tennessee’s Derrick Brooms To Lead Its Black Men’s Research Institute As Executive Director”
In an act that potentially suppresses protesters, a federal appeals court in Louisiana determined that officers can sue protest organizers for liability if injuries occur from another person during their demonstrations. This news comes after an officer filed an anonymous suit to the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals on the grounds of negligence against … Continue reading “BLM Protestors Subject To Liability Suits After Court Ruling”
According to the DailyMail, a popular TikTok account revealed that OceanGate posted an urgent job request for a new submersible pilot in the midst of the viral tragedy surrounding their submarine that crashed while attempting to see the Titanic wreckage. The company’s listing was reportedly active from Monday, June 19, to Thursday, while their Titan … Continue reading “OceanGate Posts Job Listing For New Sub Pilot While Titan Submersible Was Still MIA”
Aubrey Drake Graham, more commonly known by his stage name Drake, is dropping his first work of literature on June 24. The “Hotline Bling” rapper announced his upcoming poetry book on Instagram the day before. According to the post, Drake’s book features a deep blue cover with white text across the back, binding, and front … Continue reading “Drake Is Dropping His Very First Book Of Poetry”
Workers at 150 unionized Starbucks locations across the United States are going on strike to show their anger with the company’s policy about Pride decorations in their stores. As reported by CNN, the workers are using their strike to dispute Starbuck’s systemic “hypocritical treatment of LGBTQIA+ workers.” Although Starbucks has denied all the allegations of … Continue reading “Over 3500 Union Starbuck’s Employees Striking Over Company’s Ban On Pride Decor”
Bronny James was named after his NBA father, LeBron James, and his high school career was scrutinized just like his father’s was. After scoring NIL deals with companies his father is associated with, such as Nike and Beats By Dre, and taking up the same sport, he has decided to wear the same number his … Continue reading “Like Father Like Son: Bronny James To Rock The Same No. 6 Jersey As His All-Star Dad”
Patti LaBelle will honor the Queen of Rock n Roll, Tina Turner, in a tribute performance at the 2023 BET Awards on June 25. Rolling Stone announced the news on June 23 that the Godmother of Soul will commemorate her late industry friend and fellow legend in a set paying homage to the life and … Continue reading “Patti LaBelle ‘Honored’ To Perform Tina Turner Tribute At BET Awards”