World - HenrisCounty

‘Outdated figures’ – Kwankwaso urge FG to conduct ‘technology-driven’ national population and housing census

Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, 2027 Vice Presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), has called on the Nigerian Federal Government to carry out a "transparent and technology-driven" national population and…

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Culture

‘Your voice brings hope to millions’ – President Tinubu celebrates Pastor Kumuyi at 85

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has sent his tribute to Pastor William Folorunso Kumuyi, on the occasion of his 85th birthday today, Saturday 6 June, 2026. Pastor Kumuyi, Founder and General…

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Health

Disease X: The next pandemic? Speed of spread and defense

Disease X: The next pandemic? Disease X, a term shrouded in mystery and caution, represents not a specific illness but a placeholder for the unexpected, a potential future pandemic that…

HenrisCounty May 1, 2026Disease, health, Treaty, WHO, WorldNo Comments

Business

‘Shame’ – Elon Musk reacts after being denied licence to operate in South Africa

Elon Musk, American businessman, has expressed his disgust at politicians in South Africa after Starlink was denied licence to operate in the country. The former Senior Advisor to President of…

HenrisCounty April 13, 2026WorldNo Comments

Business

America has ‘more oil than the next two largest oil economies combined’

Donald Trump, President of the United States, has said, America has oil in more quantity than the two (2) economies with the largest oil "combined". The US President revealed on…

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Health

Nigeria’s healthcare system remains ‘weak’ – Obi

Former Governor of Anambra State, Peter Obi, has called on Nigerians to "pause for honest reflection" as the country continues to struggle with a "weak" healthcare system. Obi made the…

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News

‘Extremely serious threat’ – Cuban diplomat Rodriguez condemns Trump’s closure of Venezuela’s airspace

Bruno Rodriguez, Cuban Diplomat and Politician, has come out to condemn President of the United States (US), Donald Trump's announcement of the entire closure of the airspace of Venezuela. The…

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News

‘No smoke, no loud noise, no fuel smell’ – Lagos State launches ‘Omi Eko’, an electric-powered boat

The government of Lagos State has launched 'Omi Eko', an electric-powered boat, which is expected to emit "No smoke, no loud noise, no fuel smell". The boat is "powered by…

HenrisCounty October 18, 2025Boat, fuel, Lagos, State, WorldNo Comments

Business

Governor Abiodun receives ‘world’s largest contract electronics manufacturer’ at Gateway City Gate

Executive Governor of Ogun State, Dapo Abiodun, received "the world’s largest contract electronics manufacturer", Foxconn, at the Gateway City Gate, where both sides discussed about the "vast investment opportunities" in…

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News

‘Despite Nigeria is not safe’, the largest pot of jollof rice was ‘cooked and enjoyed peacefully’ – FCT PPRO Josephine

Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) of the FCT Police Command, SP Josephine Adeh, has come out to join Nigerians to celebrate as the largest pot of jollof rice in the…

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News

‘What happened here was a testimony of unity, love, and faith’ – Hilda Baci grateful after cooking the world’s largest pot of jollof rice

Hilda Effiong Bassey, Nigerian Chef, widely known as Hilda Baci, has completed her attempt to set a world record for the largest pot of jollof rice after a cooking session…

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Business

‘Nigeria cannot attract sustainable foreign investment with poor leadership and governance’ – Peter Obi

Peter Obi, former Governor of Anambra State, said, it will be difficult for Nigeria to "attract sustainable foreign investment with poor leadership and governance." He made the statement as President…

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News

Trump to start prosecuting ‘minors’ as adults following heightening crime in Washington DC

President of the United States (US), has said, his administration will soon start prosecuting "minors" as adults, starting from the age of fourteen (14). The US President made the statement…

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Miscellaneous

Four words of advice from World’s oldest nun

A soft-spoken yet resolute 112 year-old woman from Long Island, New York, USA officially became the Guinness World Records title holder for oldest nun living, after serving the Catholic Church…

HenrisCounty August 6, 2025Brazil, Church, President, USA, WorldNo Comments

Miscellaneous

People with access to clean and safe drinking water (% of population)

In the United States (US), "97%" have access to clean and safe drinking water; United Kingdom (UK) - "100%"; Nigeria - "29%". People with access to clean and safe drinking…

HenrisCounty August 2, 2025environment, UNICEF, Water, WorldNo Comments

News

Moghalu to depart role as President and Vice Chancellor of ASG

Kingsley Moghalu has announced, he will depart his role as President and Vice Chancellor of African School of Governance (ASG). Moghalu was appointed to head the ASG nine (9) months…

HenrisCounty July 29, 2025ASG, WorldNo Comments

Environment

Lagos employs technology for waste-to-energy initiatives

The Lagos State Government is set to partner with the Siemens Group on Technology Support on waste-to-energy initiatives. Mr. Tokunbo Wahab, Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, made this…

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Business

Trump vows to make US ‘crypto capital of the world,’ signs GENIUS Act into law

Donald Trump, President of the United States (US), has signed into law the Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for U.S. Stablecoins (GENIUS) Act on Friday — a landmark piece of…

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Business

Global trade reached $33 trillion in 2024: $25T in goods, $8T in services

Highlight: International Trade 2024 As of 2024, global trade in goods and services combined is estimated to have reached approximately US$ 33 trillion. Goods (merchandise) trade accounts for about US$…

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Business

Presidency tells why investors now find Nigeria ‘attractive’

The Presidency through Sunday Dare, Special Adviser to President Tinubu on Media and Public Communication, has released reasons why investors now see Nigeria "attractive". According to Sunday Dare: "Why Investors…

HenrisCounty July 8, 2025Investor, Nigeria, President, Tinubu, WorldNo Comments