Ben & Jerry was founded in 1978 after the two friends completed a $5 correspondence course in ice-cream making.

Democrat Xp Lee has won a special election in Minnesota to succeed the late House Speaker Melissa Hortman, restoring a 67-67 partisan balance in the state House and preserving a power-sharing deal between Democrats and Republicans.

By Eniola Amadu Utah prosecutors announced they will pursue the death penalty against 22-year-old Tyler Robinson, accused of assassinating conservative activist Charlie Kirk in a shooting at Utah Valley University last week. According to court filings, Robinson allegedly confessed in private text messages to his roommate and romantic partner after the shooting, saying, “I had enough of his hatred.” Prosecutors said he also left a handwritten note declaring his intention…

President of Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, has revealed that the company’s truck drivers earn nearly four times the Nigerian national minimum wage, adding that their salaries often exceed those of university graduates. Dangote made the disclosure on Tuesday during an interview with Arise Television, in response to concerns raised by stakeholders over the company’s recent launch of new trucks and its relationship with the Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural…

Former Speaker of the House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara, has described President Bola Tinubu’s tax reforms as the most ambitious overhaul of Nigeria’s fiscal framework in decades, forecasting that Tinubu will be remembered as the country’s foremost economic reformer. Dogara made the remarks on Tuesday during the inaugural Distinguished Parliamentarian Lecture organised by the House of Representatives Press Corps at the National Assembly Complex in Abuja. Delivering a lecture titled…

Nigeria’s largest airline, Air Peace, has announced the creation of 1,000 new job opportunities for young graduates through its 2025/2026 Graduate Trainee Programme, following the Federal Government’s decision to suspend the 4% Free on Board (FOB) levy on imported goods. The levy, which sparked widespread criticism from manufacturers, importers, and customs agents, was recently suspended by the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister for the Economy, Wale Edun. The Minister…

The Federal Government on Tuesday announced a series of new agricultural investment incentives aimed at creating 21 million jobs and combating growing food insecurity across Nigeria. The initiatives were unveiled by Vice President Kashim Shettima during the Food and Agriculture Organisation’s (FAO) National and Subregional Hand-in-Hand Investment Forum held in Abuja. Shettima outlined key reforms under President Bola Tinubu’s economic agenda, including expanded irrigation systems, improved access to agricultural credit,…

The Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ola Olukoyede, has issued a strong warning to youths in the South-South region against engaging in internet fraud and other financial crimes, describing them as “deadly traps.” He spoke through Chief Superintendent of the EFCC, CSE Coker Oyegunle during the week at an event organised by the Coalition of Nigerian Youth on Security and Safety Affairs (CONYSSA). Olukoyede stressed that…

Rivers Sole Administrator, Vice Admiral Ibas, Reflects on Six-Month Stewardship, Highlights Restoration of Peace and Return to Democracy The Sole Administrator of Rivers State, retired Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas, has reflected on his six-month tenure, describing it as a period marked by both immense challenges and significant progress. He stated that the core objective of restoring peace and stability to the state had been achieved, setting the stage for the…

Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has congratulated celebrity chef Hilda Baci for setting another Guinness World Record, this time for the largest serving of Nigerian-style jollof rice. In a statement issued on Tuesday evening, Mrs Tinubu praised the 28-year-old chef’s resilience and creativity, describing her global recognition as an inspiration to young Nigerians. “Hilda, your passion, resilience, and creativity in showcasing your craft as a celebrity chef of one…

Governor Uba Sani of Kaduna State has signed a $120 million Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with African Industries Group to establish a state-of-the-art greenhouse project in Gujeni, Kaduna. In a statement, Governor Sani described his recent trip to Bucharest, Romania, as a turning point in the state’s efforts to harness its vast agricultural potential. During the visit, the MoU was formally signed between the Kaduna State Government, African Industries Group…

Governor Malam Dikko Umaru Radda of Katsina State has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to building lasting peace and driving inclusive development across the state. Speaking after a closed-door meeting with stakeholders at Government House in Katsina, Radda said the gathering was convened to address insecurity, review achievements, and strengthen strategies for sustainable progress. “We are committed to ensuring that peace returns to every community in Katsina. Development cannot thrive without…