Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

Late CNN founder, Ted Turner  CNN founder, Ted Turner has given up the ghost at the age of 87 after battling dementia. Turner Enterprises announced Ted died Wednesday morning. The charismatic, larger-than-life figure who conquered the world of media, sports and philanthropy had back in 2018, announced he’d been diagnosed with Lewy Body dementia. That announcement came shortly after his 80th birthday. Turner, Time Magazine’s Man of the Year in 1991, transformed the world of television, inventing 24-hour news with CNN and pioneering national basic cable. Further details later…

Seunmanuel Faleye Elegbede Abiodun Tears for Enebi witnesses Faleye, Zakareeyah win best actor, actress awards in Dublin. Tears for Enebi Dublin Movie Awards wins as Nigerian short film earns Best Actor and Actress awards, boosting its global recognition across film festivals. Seunmanuel Faleye Nigerian short film Tears for Enebi has recorded a remarkable international breakthrough after its lead actors Seunmanuel Faleye and Rahmah Zakareeyah won Best Actor and Best Actress in a Short Film respectively at the Dublin Movie Awards in Ireland. Tears for Enebi Dublin Movie Awards wins marks another major milestone for the production, which continues to gain…

Manny Ita  – Users of devices running Android are being urged to install the latest updates after a serious security vulnerability was discovered that could allow hackers to take control of phones without any user action. The flaw, identified by Google as CVE-2026-0073, has been rated “critical” due to its ability to enable remote code execution. What makes it especially dangerous is its “zero-click” nature, meaning attackers do not need victims to click links or download anything for the exploit to work. According to security experts, the vulnerability exposes a system-level interface that should not have been accessible, making it…

Manny Ita  – Donald Trump has warned that Iran could face intensified military action if it fails to agree to an emerging peace deal with the United States. According to Trump, the ongoing conflict could end quickly if Iran accepts the proposed terms, which would also allow the strategic Strait of Hormuz to fully reopen for international shipping. However, he cautioned that rejection of the deal would lead to significantly increased bombing. Negotiations appear to be advancing, with reports indicating that both sides are close to finalizing a framework agreement. Tehran is currently reviewing a multi-point proposal from Washington, with…

Manny Ita  – Romania has been plunged into fresh political turmoil after the government led by Ilie Bolojan was removed through a parliamentary no-confidence vote, marking another chapter in the country’s long history of instability. The vote was significant not just for toppling the government, but for how it happened. The Social Democratic Party (PSD)—previously part of the ruling coalition—joined forces with the far-right Alliance for the Union of Romanians (AUR) to bring down the administration. This unprecedented coordination effectively dismantled a political “firewall” that pro-European parties had established to isolate far-right groups. Bolojan’s government, in power for only about…

Manny Ita  – In a major medical first, researchers in Belgium have reported that a man who became infertile after childhood treatment has regained the ability to produce viable sperm using tissue preserved from his youth. The procedure was carried out by specialists at University Hospital Brussels and Free University of Brussels (VUB). It involved transplanting frozen testicular tissue—taken from the patient when he was a child—back into his body years later. The patient, who had sickle cell anemia, underwent chemotherapy as a child. Such treatments are known to damage fertility, often leading to azoospermia in adulthood. Before his treatment,…

Manny Ita- Catherine, Princess of Wales is preparing to undertake her first official international engagement since recovering from cancer, with a planned visit to Italy next week. According to Kensington Palace, the two-day solo trip will focus on her work with the Royal Foundation Centre for Early Childhood, an initiative she launched in 2021 to highlight how early childhood experiences shape long-term development. During the visit, the princess will travel to Reggio Emilia, a city internationally recognized for the Reggio Emilia Approach. This model emphasizes children as active participants in their learning and encourages education systems to adapt to different…

Manny Ita  – Pope Leo XIV has pushed back against accusations by former U.S. President Donald Trump, who claimed the pontiff was “endangering Catholics” by allegedly supporting Iran’s nuclear ambitions. Speaking outside his residence in Castel Gandolfo, the Pope dismissed the suggestion without naming Trump directly, reiterating the Catholic Church’s longstanding opposition to nuclear weapons. He emphasized that the Church’s mission remains rooted in promoting peace and preaching the Gospel, stressing that its stance against nuclear arms is clear and consistent. Trump had earlier alleged, without evidence, that the Pope was sympathetic to Iran obtaining nuclear weapons. The claim intensified…

Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Skyewise Group, Dr. Elvis Abuyere has expressed strong confidence in the business environment of Edo State, urging investors to take advantage of the vast untapped opportunities in the region.  Speaking during a press conference with journalists in Benin City, Abuyere said the state holds immense economic potential capable of rivaling more established commercial centres. According to him, Skyewise Group, a multi-billion naira conglomerate with interests in automobile, real estate, finance, logistics and youth empowerment, is approaching its 11th year anniversary with renewed commitment to expanding its footprint in Edo State. “By June, Skyewise Group…

FILE: Nigerian passport.  The Nigerian passport climbed six places on the Henley Passport Index since President Bola Tinubu assumed office in May 2023, rising from a global rank of 95 in January 2024 to 89 in the latest April 2026 edition. However, the actual number of countries Nigerian passport holders can visit without a visa has fallen by two destinations. This is as Ethiopia, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Lesotho, Somalia, Mauritania and São Tomé and Príncipe, among others, have moved Nigeria to the “visa required” category in recent years. According to the April 2026 edition of the Henley Passport Index, Nigeria’s visa-free…