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Breaking: Leah Sharibu ‘Gives Birth’ In Boko Haram’s Captivity

Breaking: Leah Sharibu ‘Gives Birth’ In Boko Haram’s Captivity

Report reaching us has it that Leah Sharibu, the Dapchi schoolgirl, who was kidnapped by Boko Haram terrorists in 2018, has reportedly given birth in Boko Haram captivity.A report monitored on a Nigerian online news website, SaharaReporters by Naija News, quoted a source who is familiar with Leah’s situation, to have said that the abducted … Continue reading Breaking: Leah Sharibu ‘Gives Birth’ In Boko Haram’s Captivity

Mbappe dismisses Real Madrid speculation but admits admiration for ‘machine’ Liverpool

Mbappe dismisses Real Madrid speculation but admits admiration for ‘machine’ Liverpool

The Paris Saint-Germain star wanted to reiterate his commitment to his current side, with transfer talk circulating once again. Kylian Mbappe has reiterated his commitment to Paris Saint-Germain amid renewed links to Real Madrid, while the France forward described Liverpool as "like a machine".Mbappe has become one of the world's best strikers since joining PSG … Continue reading Mbappe dismisses Real Madrid speculation but admits admiration for ‘machine’ Liverpool

AfDB to invest $250m in agriculture in Abuja

AfDB to invest $250m in agriculture in Abuja

President, AfDB, Dr. Akinwunmi Adesina The African Development Bank has said it planned to invest 250 million dollars in the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, to improve agriculture.AfDB Senior Director, Mr Ebrima Faal, made the disclosure when he led a delegation to visit FCT Minister of State, Dr Ramatu Aliyu in Abuja.The Special Assistance on Media … Continue reading AfDB to invest $250m in agriculture in Abuja

Nigeria economy big enough for bigger capital market – SEC

Nigeria economy big enough for bigger capital market – SEC

The Acting Director-General of the Securities and Exchange Commission, Ms Mary Uduk, has said that Nigeria’s economy is big enough to accommodate a bigger and more attractive capital market.Uduk made this known in a statement issued by the commission’s Head of Corporate Communications, Mrs Efe Ebelo, in Abuja on Sunday.She noted that the capital market … Continue reading Nigeria economy big enough for bigger capital market – SEC

Facebook is being sued by 4 tech firms who want Mark Zuckerberg to give up control

Facebook is being sued by 4 tech firms who want Mark Zuckerberg to give up control

Four tech firms are suing Facebook in the US on competition grounds and demanding that CEO and Chairman Mark Zuckerberg give up his control of the social network. The four companies are Circl, an online marketplace and social network; Beehive Biometric, an identity-verification firm; Reveal Chat, a chat app; and Lenddo, a financial-services provider.Two of … Continue reading Facebook is being sued by 4 tech firms who want Mark Zuckerberg to give up control

Startup developing smart food waste tracker snaps up seed funding

Startup developing smart food waste tracker snaps up seed funding

Singaporean foodtech startup Lumitics, previously known as Good For Food, announced that it has raised S$750,000 (or about US$557,000) in a seed funding round co-led by angel investor and hospitality industry veteran Franck Courmont and ReadyVentures.Courmont and Nicholas Cocks from ReadyVentures will join the startup as board members, according to a statement. Participating investors include … Continue reading Startup developing smart food waste tracker snaps up seed funding

Jeff Bezos says this is what he would have done if Amazon didn’t work out

Jeff Bezos says this is what he would have done if Amazon didn’t work out

Twenty-six years ago, Jeff Bezos had an idea that inspired him to quit his stable job at a hedge fund in New York. He moved to the suburbs of Seattle to work out of his garage and build a business that would ultimately become Amazon.Bezos launched the business as an online book seller in 1995, … Continue reading Jeff Bezos says this is what he would have done if Amazon didn’t work out

Just-in: Panic as vandalised pipeline explodes in Lagos

Just-in: Panic as vandalised pipeline explodes in Lagos

Pandemonium broke around Ekoro area, Abule-Egba, Lagos, as pipeline belonging to the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation exploded in the area. The fire erupted after some vandals allegedly ruptured the pipeline in a bid to scoop fuel.Though, the estimated value of the properties lost to the incident could not be ascertained but sources said several millions … Continue reading Just-in: Panic as vandalised pipeline explodes in Lagos

Ronaldo sets more scoring records with Juventus brace against Parma

Ronaldo sets more scoring records with Juventus brace against Parma

The Portuguese star has been in hot form in front of goal and continues to raise the bar for consistency A double from Cristiano Ronaldo helped Serie A leaders Juventus to a 2-1 win over Parma on Sunday, while also adding more records to the 34-year-old's impressive collection. Ronaldo opened the scoring after 43 minutes … Continue reading Ronaldo sets more scoring records with Juventus brace against Parma