Author: David Great

Short video-sharing platform TikTok now ranks among the social media apps generating the highest revenue, building on its recent global success. TikTok’s revenue also highlights the app’s position as a critical competitor to established social media companies. In particular, data compiled by Finbold on October 27 indicates that in September 2022, TikTok generated $2.5 million daily on Android and iPhone devices worldwide, excluding the iPad. The value translates to an hourly revenue of about $104,000. During the month, the social media platform recorded a cumulative revenue of $75.8 million. Notably, it recorded the highest revenue among social media platforms, with…

Juventus want to appoint Tottenham boss Antonio Conte for the start of next season after the 36-time Italian champions were eliminated from the Champions League. Conte’s deal runs until the end of this season and Spurs have the option to extend by a year. (Gazzetta dello Sport – in Italian) Tottenham striker and England captain Harry Kane, 29, has put contract talks with Spurs on hold until after the World Cup. Spurs are also keen to tie Denmark midfielder Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg, 27, and England defender Eric Dier, 28, to new deals. (Evening Standard) Tottenham’s Harry Kane is a target for Bayern Munich, who have missed Robert Lewandowski’s goals since…

President Muhammadu Buhari on Friday urged Nigerians not to panic but that they should be alert, failing to assure citizens that the impending attack on Abuja, the country’s capital will not happen. Buhari in a statement advised the nation’s security establishment and entire citizens to continue being vigilant and careful with security, saying it is important to avoid panic. He urges citizens to remain calm. The recent changes in travel advice from the US and UK governments should not be a cause for panic. “Nigeria is no exception in having terror threats listed in foreign government’s travel advice to their…

US House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s husband Paul Pelosi was assaulted during a break-in at the couple’s San Francisco home early on Friday and a suspect has been arrested, authorities said. Paul Pelosi, 82, was taken to hospital and is expected to make a full recovery, Pelosi’s office said. The Democratic speaker, who is second in the succession line of the US presidency, was in Washington with her protective detail at the time of the assault, according to the US Capitol Police. The Capitol Police said a motive for the attack was still under investigation. CNN, citing a source,…

Standard Chartered Bank of Nigeria on Friday announced a change in its operations in Abuja, Nigeria’s capital following a security alarm raised by the US and UK embassy. The bank in a message to its customers noted that banking hours have been pruned for the safety of staff and customers. “Dear Client, please note that our branches in Abuja will be closing by 3pm until further advised. “We apologise for any inconvenience. Thank you,” Standard Chartered Bank said in a text message sent to customers. Abuja: Jabi Lake Mall shuts down over security threat Chronicle NG reports that the United…

By Etim Etim APC presidential candidate, Bola Tinubu, released an 80-page policy document two weeks ago in a big ceremony at the State House, Abuja. I will not dwell on the inappropriateness of holding a party event at the State House since Nigerians don’t seem to care about such unfitting behaviour in our public life. The State House is the official seat of the federal government, our own equivalent of the White House in Washington, DC; 10 Downing Street in London and Elysée Palace in Paris. These places are the official seat of government, the office of the President or…

A former United Nations official, who drugged and raped unconscious women over two decades during humanitarian missions in the Middle East, was sentenced to 15 years imprisonment on Friday. Karim Elkorany, 38, sexually assaulted at least 20 women most of them close friends during work trips to Iraq, and Egypt while home in the United States. Journalists, Fulbright scholars, and UN employees Elkorany brutalised were among nine of the women who spoke at his Manhattan Federal Court sentencing. They described being haunted by not knowing details of their assaults or what drugs Elkorany used to knock them out, while noting…

Racing against time, a yellow tuk-tuk collected nine-year-old Salaeh Mohammed from an internally displaced persons camp and rushed him to a cholera treatment centre in the northeast Nigerian city of Maiduguri. The three-wheeler pulled up to a white tent where two health workers in gumboots and protective aprons delicately lifted him onto a stretcher, under the anxious gaze of his mother – but the dehydrated little boy had already stopped breathing. Nigeria’s government declared a cholera outbreak in the northeastern state of Borno on Sept. 14 after cases were confirmed in seven local government areas. The rapid spread appears to…

By ‘Debo David I think it is safe to say the japa frenzy has reached an all-time high, a lot of Nigerians see their future away from the country for obvious reasons. If you intend on choosing Canada, here are a few things you might want to know. In no particular order, here are 10 things that you might find different. 1. Changed Driving Experience – The entire driving culture would seem alien to but a few Nigerians. You must drive with your shoes during your driving test, no ordinary leg. You will need to learn all the signs, many of…

Lagos State Police Command have arraigned a 36-year-old man, Mayowa Dele, for reportedly killing his girlfriend and removing her private parts. The police said the accused also attempted to cook the body parts of his girlfriend, Mercy, for concoction when he was arrested. The police prosecutor, Thomas Nurudeen, told the court that the content of the pot he put on fire was found to be some of the deceased’s body parts. Thomas, who is an Assistant Superintendent of Police, said the horrific incident took place at Ijedodo Road, Ijegun area of Lagos, where the remains of the victim was recovered.…