Written by WWE Hall of Famer Jerry “The King” Lawler has withdrawn from a scheduled appearance after suffering a stroke, TMZ Sports reports. Lawler experienced the medical issue last Friday at one of his homes in Florida, and his daughter confirmed he is on the road to recovery. He is expected to spend the next few weeks resting … Continue reading “WWE Hall of Famer Jerry Lawler suffers stroke”
This striking black-and-white photograph captures a pivotal moment in Nigeria’s political history. In the image, General Murtala Ramat Mohammed, Head of State, firmly shakes hands with a young Lieutenant Colonel Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida shortly after the latter took his oath of office as a member of the Supreme Military Council (SMC) at Dodan Barracks, Lagos, … Continue reading “A Historic Handshake at Dodan Barracks”
Cystic fibrosis was once a dire, likely deadly diagnosis, destroying a patient’s ability to breathe and digest food — but a revolutionary new treatment offers reason for hope. And on Thursday the three scientists who developed the clinical advance were awarded America’s most prestigious scientific award, taking home the Lasker prize. The top honor … Continue reading “Scientists Receive Top US Prize After Breakthrough Cystic Fibrosis Treatment”
A former Super Eagles captain, Mikel Obi, has called for the disbandment of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) if the country fails to qualify for the 2026 World Cup. Nigeria requires a miracle to reach the next World Cup after drawing South Africa in a Group C qualification race for the competition. The result … Continue reading “Dissolve NFF If Nigeria Don’t Make 2026 World Cup — Mikel Obi”
NBA commissioner Adam Silver said Wednesday there will be no rush to judgment by the league on allegations the Los Angeles Clippers circumvented salary cap rules through another company’s phony endorsement deal for Kawhi Leonard. “I’m reserving judgment because I don’t know the facts here. I don’t know what Kawhi was paid. I don’t … Continue reading “NBA To Prove Wrongdoing By Clippers Over Leonard Deal, Says Commisioner”
The Swedish government announced a military aid package for Ukraine on Thursday, amounting to $8.6 billion over 2026 and 2027, as Kyiv seeks more backing from its allies to fend off Russia’s invasion. “This highlights the sustainable nature of our support” for Kyiv, Defence Minister Pal Jonson said at a press conference. “In the … Continue reading “Sweden Announces $8.6bn Military Aid To Ukraine For 2026, 2027”
Kemeriya Mehammed Abduraheman set her sights on an electric car four months ago, joining more than 100,000 Ethiopians who have made the green switch. While electric vehicle (EV) sales in Africa accounted for only one percent of the global market in 2024, according to the International Energy Agency, Ethiopia wants to change that. A … Continue reading “Ethiopians Dream Of An Electric Car Future”
The gunman who shot dead US right-wing youth leader Charlie Kirk in a targeted killing remained at large Thursday but authorities said they have video images of the suspect and have recovered a “high-powered” rifle. Kirk, a 31-year-old superstar on the Republican right who was credited with helping Donald Trump return to the presidency … Continue reading “Charlie Kirk Killer Still At Large As Police Find Gun”
The National Biotechnology Research and Development Agency (NBRDA) has signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) with China’s Shanghai Haiqi Industrial Company Ltd, to establish Nigeria’s first insulin production plant. The agreement was formalised through a Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) signed in Abuja on Wednesday. The facility is expected to reduce reliance on imported insulin … Continue reading “Nigeria Signs Insulin Plant Deal With China’s Shanghai Haiqi”
While the Composite Purchasing Manager Index (PMI) and two of its sectors – Services and Agriculture recorded expansion in August, signalling improvement in economic activity, the Industry Sector recorded a decline. This was revealed in the newly published Purchasing Manager Index (PMI) report for August just released by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). … Continue reading “Industry Sector Activities Slowed In August — CBN”