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  • Cyberattacks surge in Africa with AI phishing threats

    By Ifunanya | October 24, 2025 | Comments Off on Cyberattacks surge in Africa with AI phishing threats

    Africa has emerged as a key testing ground for sophisticated cyberattacks, with artificial intelligence, deepfakes, and digital impersonation driving a new wave of threats across the continent. According to Microsoft’s 2025 Digital Defense Report, cybercriminals […]

  • AI deepfakes spark backlash from creators IShowSpeed Zelda Williams

    By Ifunanya | October 24, 2025 | Comments Off on AI deepfakes spark backlash from creators IShowSpeed Zelda Williams

    IShowSpeed, a popular YouTube streamer with over 45 million followers, has expressed his discomfort with AI deepfakes. During a recent livestream, he watched several videos featuring deepfakes of himself, including one where he appears to […]

  • Petrol price drops below Dangote Refinery rate

    By Ifunanya | October 24, 2025 | Comments Off on Petrol price drops below Dangote Refinery rate

    The landing cost of imported petrol in Nigeria has decreased to N839.97 per litre as of October 21, 2025, according to the latest energy prices bulletin released by the Major Energy Marketers Association of Nigeria. […]

  • Russia US relations deteriorate amid sanctions and Ukraine conflict escalation

    By Ifunanya | October 24, 2025 | Comments Off on Russia US relations deteriorate amid sanctions and Ukraine conflict escalation

    A brief glimmer of hope for peace in the Russia-Ukraine conflict has been extinguished. Less than two weeks ago, it was reported that Russian President Vladimir Putin and US President Donald Trump had a productive […]

  • Nigeria Customs seals fuel station over smuggling infractions

    By Ifunanya | October 24, 2025 | Comments Off on Nigeria Customs seals fuel station over smuggling infractions

    The Nigeria Customs Service has sealed a fuel station in Lagos State over alleged involvement in smuggling petroleum products across the Nigeria-Benin Republic border. The facility, Adeola Ade PLC, located along the Owode-Apa axis of […]

  • Wike Describes Diri’s PDP Resignation as Embarrassing

    By Ifunanya | October 24, 2025 | Comments Off on Wike Describes Diri’s PDP Resignation as Embarrassing

    The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has expressed disappointment over the resignation of Bayelsa State Governor, Douye Diri, from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). According to reports, Diri’s resignation was tendered on […]

  • Inflation rises 3 percent in US amid rate cut hopes

    By Ifunanya | October 24, 2025 | Comments Off on Inflation rises 3 percent in US amid rate cut hopes

    US consumer inflation rose to 3.0 percent in September, a slight increase from the 2.9 percent recorded in August, according to the Labor Department. The monthly inflation rate was 0.3 percent, with the gasoline index […]

  • Nigeria Targets 4000mw Renewable Energy Manufacturing Capacity

    By Ifunanya | October 24, 2025 | Comments Off on Nigeria Targets 4000mw Renewable Energy Manufacturing Capacity

    The Nigerian government has unveiled plans to establish a 4,000-megawatt renewable energy manufacturing capacity across several states in the country. This initiative is part of the Nigeria First policy in the power sector, aimed at […]

  • Nigeria Kidnapping Crisis Sparks Call For Public Executions

    By Ifunanya | October 24, 2025 | Comments Off on Nigeria Kidnapping Crisis Sparks Call For Public Executions

    Nigerian actor Williams Uchemba has urged the government to implement public executions for convicted kidnappers, citing the need for visible and decisive punishment to deter the rising wave of abductions in the country. In a […]

  • Facebook Instagram TikTok violate EU rules facing hefty fines

    By Ifunanya | October 24, 2025 | Comments Off on Facebook Instagram TikTok violate EU rules facing hefty fines

    The European Commission has released preliminary findings indicating that Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok are in violation of European Union rules. The commission’s report, published on Friday, states that the three platforms fail to provide sufficient […]

  • ADC Chieftain Unveils Plan to Tackle Benue South Challenges

    By Ifunanya | October 24, 2025 | Comments Off on ADC Chieftain Unveils Plan to Tackle Benue South Challenges

    David Olofu, a chieftain of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and prospective aspirant for the Benue South Senatorial District position in 2027, has emphasized the need for commitment, unity of purpose, and coordination to address […]

  • Tanzania government denies identifying opposition religious leaders

    By Ifunanya | October 24, 2025 | Comments Off on Tanzania government denies identifying opposition religious leaders

    A document circulating on social media claims the Tanzanian government has instructed regional and district officials to identify religious leaders who do not support President Samia Suluhu Hassan. The document, dated September 11, 2025, bears […]

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