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In December 1994, the gaming world witnessed a significant change. That was when Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. began marketing “PlayStation”, its gaming console. The console launched in Japan, but in 1995, sales began in other regions. According to Sony, the PlayStation is now sold in over 120 countries worldwide. As technology continues to evolve, the console connects people from different parts of the world, both young and old. However, while Sony continues to record strong sales, users around the world have found ways to jailbreak these consoles to enjoy a variety of games that would have otherwise been purchased online…

By Prisca Sam-Duru In the quiet hills of Kwande, Benue State, the date September 17, 2006, is etched in the communal memory as a day of smoke, sorrow, and survival. It was the day a Nigerian Air Force Dornier 228 aircraft, carrying some of the nation’s finest military personnel, crashed into the Ngokugh Hills. For many, it was a tragedy that claimed thirteen lives. But amidst the wreckage, smell of aviation fuel, and lifeless corpses, a seed of destiny was sown in the heart of a 13-year-old farm boy. Read Also: Charly Boy: I lived wild, did drugs, survived cancer, now I’ve new…

World football governing body FIFA has ruled out Congolese referee Jean-Jacques Ndala from officiating at the 2026 World Cup. The decision comes months after his controversial performance in the final of the Africa Cup of Nations 2025, which drew heavy criticism from fans, players, and football officials. Ndala was at the centre of several disputed calls during the final, with many observers questioning his judgement in key moments of the match. The backlash that followed placed his officiating under intense scrutiny. After a detailed review process, FIFA opted to leave the experienced referee out of its list for the global…

A heated confrontation between Grammy-winning afrobeats star, Burna Boy, and popular disc jockey, DJ Tunez, at a Lagos nightlife hotspot has sent shockwaves through Nigeria’s entertainment industry, triggering viral reactions, industry debates, and widespread social media commentary. DJ Tunez…Photo Credit: IG/ DJ Tunez The incident occurred at a popular hotspot, Obi’s House, in Lagos, where a disagreement between both figures escalated into a physical altercation and was captured on camera. Eyewitness accounts circulating online claimed the situation intensified after members of Burna Boy’s entourage became involved, before calm was eventually restored. While the exact cause of the dispute remains unclear,…

A heated confrontation between Grammy-winning afrobeats star, Burna Boy, and popular disc jockey, DJ Tunez, at a Lagos nightlife hotspot has sent shockwaves through Nigeria’s entertainment industry, triggering viral reactions, industry debates, and widespread social media commentary. DJ Tunez…Photo Credit: IG/ DJ Tunez The incident occurred at a popular hotspot, Obi’s House, in Lagos, where a disagreement between both figures escalated into a physical altercation and was captured on camera. Eyewitness accounts circulating online claimed the situation intensified after members of Burna Boy’s entourage became involved, before calm was eventually restored. While the exact cause of the dispute remains unclear,…

The UN Security Council is meeting in New York in emergency session on Iran, amid escalating concern over reports that hundreds have been killed during weeks of nationwide anti-government protests. The meeting was requested by the United States. Demonstrations that began in late December, fuelled by soaring inflation, rising food prices and the collapse of the national currency, triggered a deadly and widespread crackdown with thousands injured and detained, according to numerous firsthand accounts. The UN has called for independent investigations into all killings and warned against the possible use of the death penalty against protesters. Follow live coverage below, and…

As Aliko Dangote turns 69, his story demands to be read not as a biography of wealth, but as a case study in Africa’s unfinished industrial argument. For decades, the continent has lived with a structural contradiction. It exports raw materials and imports finished goods. It produces crude oil but imports refined fuel. It grows cotton but imports textiles. It produces cocoa but imports chocolate. It harvests timber yet imports something as basic as toothpicks. This imbalance has not merely defined Africa’s trade patterns; it has shaped its vulnerability. Dangote’s career can be viewed as a sustained attempt to break…

NASA’s Artemis II crew of four astronauts from the United States and Canada are set to return to Earth on Friday after their historic trip to the far side of the moon. Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, Christina Koch, and Jeremy Hansen have spent 10 days aboard the Orion spacecraft. They are expected to begin re-entry at 7:33 p.m. ET with a splashdown of 8:07 p.m. NASA has a live feed for when the crew lands in the Pacific Ocean later today. The Orion spacecraft is expected to splash down off the coast of San Diego, California. The Artemis II mission…

A member of the House of Representatives representing Ikeja Federal Constituency, James Faleke, has endorsed Lagos State Deputy Governor, Obafemi Hamzat, as the next governor of the state ahead of the 2027 elections. The federal lawmaker made the declaration in a post on his official X (formerly Twitter) handle on Friday. Faleke called on his supporters and All Progressive Congress members in Ikeja Federal Constituency and across Lagos State as preparations begin for party primaries in  May. “Good evening all. As we prepare for Party primaries next month, I urge all our supporters in Ikeja Federal Constituency and Lagos State to…

Brent crude oil advanced toward the $100 per barrel threshold on Friday as escalating tensions in the Middle East and ongoing supply disruptions tightened market conditions and reinforced bullish sentiment. The latest rally reflects mounting concerns over the security of key energy infrastructure and shipping routes, particularly around the Strait of Hormuz, a critical artery for global oil flows. Market participants are increasingly pricing in the risk of prolonged supply interruptions as geopolitical uncertainty persists despite recent ceasefire signals. Supply-side pressures have intensified following reported disruptions to production and refining operations in the region. Reduced output from key facilities and…