Tech billionaire and philanthropist Bill Gates has announced he will give away nearly all his wealth—an estimated $200 billion—by 2045, leaving just 1% for personal use, as he plans to shut down the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. In a heartfelt post on his blog Gates Notes, the Microsoft co-founder stated that the globally renowned…
Senate President Godswill Akpabio has taken legal action against suspended Kogi Central Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, asking the Federal High Court in Abuja to order the removal of a satirical video apology she posted on social media. The controversial video, which went viral on April 27, 2025, featured Akpoti-Uduaghan mockingly apologising to Akpabio for “maintaining dignity…
Bitcoin has surged past the $100,000 mark for the first time since February, driven by renewed investor confidence following a major trade deal between the United States and the United Kingdom. The world’s largest cryptocurrency touched a high of $109,241.11 on Thursday, echoing its January 20 peak—the same day U.S. President Donald Trump was inaugurated…
The All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) has officially endorsed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu as its presidential candidate for the 2027 election. The announcement was made by Governor Charles Soludo of Anambra State on Thursday during President Tinubu’s working visit to the state. The event took place at Alex Ekwueme Square in Awka, drawing notable party…
Africa’s political landscape has seen the rise of several young and ambitious leaders—some through military coups, others via elections. These leaders, often emerging in times of crisis, shaped their nations in profound and lasting ways. Here’s a look at five of the youngest presidents in African history who rose to power before turning 30. 1….
The Labour Party (LP) has suspended six top-ranking members, including Abia State Governor Dr. Alex Otti, Senator Darlington Nwokocha, and Senator Ireti Kingibe, over alleged anti-party activities. This move follows the recommendations of a five-member disciplinary panel set up by the party’s National Executive Council (NEC) on May 2, 2025. In an official statement released…
The Federal Government of Nigeria has launched a comprehensive review of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) program, with plans to establish specialized Teachers’ Corps and Medical Corps to better address national development needs. This move comes amid growing concerns over the safety of corps members, outdated infrastructure, and the continued relevance of the NYSC…
Popular social media activist, Martins Otse, widely known as VeryDarkMan, has been released from EFCC custody, following several days of detention. His release was confirmed on Wednesday by activist and former presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore, through a post on his official X (formerly Twitter) handle. NAIJABLOGDAILY.COM Sowore wrote, “Thanks to the unrelenting efforts of all,…
Derin Phillips, an aspirant for the Ikoyi-Obalende Local Council Development Area (LCDA) chairmanship seat under the All Progressives Congress (APC), has pledged to champion technology, education, and transparent governance as part of his vision to transform the community. In a statement released on Tuesday, Phillips unveiled his five-point agenda, branded FAITH, aimed at addressing key…
The 2025 Enugu Tech Festival has been hailed as the largest technology gathering in Nigeria’s history, with the Minister of Communications, Innovation, and Digital Economy, Dr. Bosun Tijani, describing it as a defining moment for the nation’s digital transformation. Speaking at the festival themed “Coal to Code”, Dr. Tijani said the event, which drew thousands…
