By Adam Levy Key Points When Bill Gates became a billionaire in 1987, he was the youngest person to reach that milestone. He reached billionaire status at 23, and 12 years later became the first centibillionaire, achieving a $100 billion net worth well ahead of anyone else. Gates and his then-wife Melinda established a charitable foundation…
Governor Ademola Adeleke has decried the low physical and infrastructure development of Ile Ife, the cradle of Yoruba people, declaring that the source of Yoruba race deserves total upgrade in terms of flyovers, dualised roads and upgraded facilities befitting the cultural capital of Yoruba people. Hosting a delegation of Ife Development Board at the Government…
Comoros President Azali Assoumani on Friday, sustained injures in a knife attack, but his life is not in danger, according to government officials. The attack occurred in Salimani-Itsandra, an area on the outskirts of the capital Moroni, where President Assoumani was attending a funeral. “The head of state was victim of an attack in Salimani-Itsandra,”…
Edo State Governor Godwin Obaseki has described the upcoming September 21 governorship election as a “do-or-die” affair. During a recent meeting with Abdulsalami Abubakar, former military Head of State and Chairman of the National Peace Committee, Governor Obaseki made allegations that the Nigerian police were compromised and working in favour of the All Progressives Congress…
President Bola Tinubu has praised the military for its successful operations against security threats in the North-West region. The President expressed his satisfaction with the military’s achievements, stating that they demonstrate the security operatives’ capability to ensure the nation’s peace and security. These successes follow President Tinubu’s directive to service chiefs to relocate to the…
Former US President Donald Trump has publicly expressed his disdain for Taylor Swift, a renowned pop star, after she endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris. Swift’s endorsement came shortly after the presidential debate between Trump and Harris, and it drove thousands of people to a federal voter registration site. However, a recent poll revealed that Swift’s…
Former US President Donald Trump has blamed President Biden and Vice President Harris for the recent assassination attempt against him. In an exclusive interview with Fox News Digital, Trump claimed that the rhetoric used by Biden and Harris is what caused the gunman to open fire. “He believed the rhetoric of Biden and Harris, and…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu arrived in Maiduguri on Monday to offer condolences to the Borno State government and residents affected by the devastating flooding caused by the Alau Dam collapsed. The flooding has had a catastrophic impact on Maiduguri, resulting in loss of life and widespread property damage. The President’s visit aims to demonstrate solidarity…
Governor Ademola Adeleke has decried the low physical and infrastructure development of Ile Ife, the cradle of Yoruba people, declaring that the source of Yoruba race deserves total upgrade in terms of flyovers, dualised roads and upgraded facilities befitting the cultural capital of Yoruba people. Hosting a delegation of Ife Development Board at the Government…
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has hinted that the price of premium motor spirit (PMS), also known as petrol, may rise above N1,000 per litre in its retail stations. In a notice on Monday, NNPC Ltd released estimated prices of petrol (obtained from the Dangote Refinery based on September 2024 pricing) in its…
