The Federal Republic of Nigeria celebrates her 64th birthday and independence from British colonial rule today, October 1, 2024. A public holiday has been declared by the federal government across the country to honor the occasion. The celebration is marked by parades, processions, as well as a presidential address and national broadcast addressing the nation….
OYO: $525 Million Motel 6 Acquisition Deal
OYO Hotels & Homes is an Indian multinational hospitality chain of leased and franchised hotels, homes, and living spaces. It was founded in 2012 and is headquartered in Gurgaon, Haryana, India. As of 2020, it has more than 43,000 properties and 1 million rooms across 800 cities in 80 countries. According to reports, OYO has…
Happy Eid-ul-Mawlid 2024
Eid-ul-Mawlid, also known as Mawlid al-Nabi, is a significant Islamic holiday that commemorates the birth of the Prophet Muhammad, a religious leader who founded the monotheistic religion of Islam. In Nigeria, a public holiday is observed today, September 16, 2024, to celebrate the birth and life of Prophet Muhammad. It falls on the 12th of…
Japan: Typhoon Shanshan Makes Landfall
Japan is an island country in East Asia, with a population of over 123 million residents as of 2024. It is located in the Pacific Ocean off the northeast coast of the Asian mainland and is bordered by the Sea of Japan, the Sea of Okhotsk, and the East China Sea. According to reports, Typhoon…
Wildfires in Brazil’s Sugarcane Fields
Wildfires are burning through sugarcane fields in the northern part of São Paulo state, in Brazil’s southeast, which has resulted in the destruction of houses, plants, and livestock. According to reports, the fires have destroyed over 200 hectares of sugarcane plantation and led to the halt of operations in a plant in Sertãozinho, owned by…
2,492-Carat Diamond Unearthed In Botswana
Botswana, officially the Republic of Botswana, is a landlocked country in Southern Africa. It is bordered by South Africa, Namibia, Zambia, and Zimbabwe, with a population of over 2.4 million residents as of 2023. According to reports, a 2,492-carat diamond has been unearthed from the Karowe Mine in Botswana and is said to be the…
Cristiano Ronaldo Launches YouTube Channel
Cristiano Ronaldo launched a YouTube channel called ‘UR Cristiano’ on Wednesday, 20 August, and has since broken the record for the fastest channel to hit one million subscribers in 90 minutes. According to reports, UR Cristiano currently features 19 videos of himself and his family. The channel now has over 15 million subscribers and counting….
Canada: 2 Biggest Freight Railway Stop Operations
Canada’s two major freight rail companies locked out over 9,000 Teamsters union workers who operate the trains over a dispute between the two companies, bringing operations to a stop. According to reports, the Canadian National (CN) and Canadian Pacific Kansas City Southern (CPKC) networks cross the US-Canadian border, and the shutdown could disrupt operations in…
Mpox: Public Health Emergency In Africa
Mpox, formerly known as monkeypox, is an infectious viral disease that can occur in humans and other animals. It is caused by the mpox virus, which belongs to the Orthopoxvirus genus. It can spread through close contact, such as touching, as well as through contaminated materials. Symptoms include a rash that forms blisters and then…
Mars: $36 Billion Kellanova Acquisition Deal
Mars Inc. is an American manufacturer of confectionery, food, and pet care products. It was founded in 1911 and is headquartered in McLean, Virginia. According to reports, Mars has announced plans to acquire Kellanova for approximately $36 billion USD. Mars will pay $83.50 per share in an all-cash deal for Kellanova. The report further mentions…