Amazon has raised minimum starting pay for eligible full-time U.S. core operations employees to $20 per hour while introducing new banking and grocery benefits for workers and their families.
Day: September 16, 2026
Jorja Smith Reveals Wizkid Originally Owned ‘Alive’ Before She Took Over the Song!
Jorja Smith has revealed new details about “Alive,” her collaboration with Nigerian Afrobeats star Wizkid, including how the song evolved before becoming part of her 2026 album What Are The Odds.
Manchester United crash out of League Cup after surrendering two-goal lead against Brighton!
Manchester United crashed out of the Carabao Cup after Brighton overturned a 2-0 deficit to win 3-2 at Old Trafford, ending United’s League Cup campaign.
ECOWAS Court Urges Journalists to Press Governments on Judgment Compliance!
ECOWAS Court President Ricardo Gonçalves urges West African journalists to promote judgment compliance and strengthen accurate, responsible judicial reporting.
Kano Governor Abba Yusuf Congratulates Abdulrazaq on Turbaning as Sardauna of Ilorin!
Kano Governor Abba Yusuf congratulates Kwara Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq on his turbaning as the Sardauna of Ilorin by Emir Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari.
Customs, BAT Nigeria and the Bigger Question of Compliance in Nigeria’s Manufacturing Sector!
Weng Global Spotlight examines the growing Customs-BAT Nigeria partnership, regulatory compliance, illicit trade and why stronger industry cooperation matters to Nigeria’s manufacturing economy.
Axel Witsel Ends Belgium Career After 18 Years and 140 International Caps!
Axel Witsel has retired from international football after an 18-year Belgium career, finishing with 140 caps, 12 goals and four World Cup appearances.
Tinubu Forgave Northern Governors Who Opposed Him in 2023, Shettima Says!
Vice President Kashim Shettima says President Bola Tinubu forgave northern governors who opposed his 2023 presidential bid and urges Kwara politicians to reconcile ahead of 2027.
Osun Killings: Why NURTW Power Struggles and Cult Violence Are Raising Fresh Security Concerns!
Weng Global Explain examines the recent Osun killings, the NURTW leadership dispute, cult-related violence and the government’s response to the growing security concerns.
Mr Macaroni Explains Why He Stepped Back From Public Criticism of Government!
Mr Macaroni explains why he reduced his public criticism of government, citing exhaustion, public backlash and threats linked to his activism.
Energy Costs Rise as Cooking Gas Hits ₦1,500/kg in Parts of Nigeria!
Cooking gas prices have reached about ₦1,500 per kilogramme in parts of Nigeria, putting additional pressure on households and businesses amid changing LPG supply and depot costs.
Olu Jacobs Dies at 84: The Life, Career and Legacy of a Nigerian Acting Icon!
Olu Jacobs has died at 84. Weng Explain looks at the life, career, awards and lasting contribution of the veteran Nigerian actor to Nollywood and African cinema.
2027: Abiodun Urges Church to Promote Peaceful Participation Ahead of Elections!
Ogun Governor Dapo Abiodun urges the Church to promote responsible citizenship, peaceful participation and rejection of violence, misinformation and electoral malpractice ahead of Nigeria’s 2027 elections.
Sanusi Admits Delaying Telcos in Nigeria’s Financial Sector Was a Mistake!
Muhammadu Sanusi II has admitted that delaying telcos’ entry into Nigeria’s financial services sector slowed financial inclusion and discussed lessons for digital finance.
Otedola Bridge Crash: Five Rescued as Emergency Teams Work to Clear Lagos-Ibadan Expressway!
Five people have been rescued after a multiple-vehicle crash at Otedola Bridge in Lagos, as police, FRSC, LASTMA and other emergency teams work to clear the road.