A relentless heatwave sweeping across Europe has pushed temperatures to unprecedented levels, with Germany, Denmark and the Czech Republic all registering new national heat records as forecasters warned that even hotter conditions could still be ahead. Germany recorded its highest temperature ever on Saturday after provisional figures from the national weather service (DWD) showed the…
News Drone attack o Quick Read The violence has affected several parts of the country and continues to raise security concerns around key locations like airports and border areas. There was panic and confusion on Thursday morning after gunshots were heard close to the airport in Niamey, the capital city of Niger Republic. According to…
By Ramatu Garba Some illegal migrants to Libya who were part of 497 Nigerians repatriated by the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) from Niger on Friday lamented their ordeal in the North African country. The returnees comprised 174 males, 97 females, 137 boys and 89 girls from Kano, Jigawa, Borno, Kaduna among others were repatriated…
When I first set foot in Ouidah Benin republic, I immediately felt that this wasn’t just another small town in West Africa. It was a place where history, spirituality, and art collide in the most unforgettable way. Located along the coast of Benin, Ouidah is best known for its role in the transatlantic slave trade,…
Morocco trounced 10-man Niger 5-0 in Rabat on Friday to win Group E and become the first African qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup. Ismael Saibari scored twice in the first half after Abdul-Latif Goumey was sent off and second-half goals from Ayoub el Kaabi, Hamza Igamane and Azzedine Ounahi completed the rout. A…
…as ECN targets nationwide solarisation, boosts renewable push amid power challenges By Joe Udo ABUJA (CONVERSEER) – The Energy Commission of Nigeria (ECN) says it is intensifying efforts to drive a nationwide shift towards renewable energy, with solar power identified as a key strategy for addressing Nigeria’s electricity deficit – despite criticism of exporting power…
More big news about Universal Music Group‘s leadership teams in North America: UMG has promoted Julie Adam to President and CEO of Universal Music Canada (UMC). Jeffrey Remedios, who has led Universal Music Canada as Chairman and CEO for a decade, has been appointed to the role of President, Strategic Development, for UMG’s REPUBLIC Collective (which…
The draw for the eighth edition of the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup has taken place, setting the stage for a series of thrilling matchups. Among the 16 participating teams, Nigeria finds itself in Group A, alongside hosts Dominican Republic, Ecuador, and New Zealand. This tournament, which culminates with the final on November 3 in…
The integration of music and gaming – and the monetization of music superfans – has taken another leap forward, with Universal Music Group (UMG) and one of its frontline labels, Republic Records, launching a new product in Roblox that will enable players to stream music in-game. Dubbed Boombox, the new product is an ad-supported portable…
Nigeria’s President Bola Tinubu has ordered the re-opening of Nigeria’s land and air borders with the Republic of Niger. This is as he also directed the lifting of other sanctions against the country with immediate effect. “President Tinubu has also approved the lifting of financial and economic sanctions against the Republic of Guinea,”…
