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Africa’s Talking Drum: The Day Umuoji Raised Its Voice

By: Chioma Madonna Ndukwu Africa’s Talking Drum: The Day Umuoji Raised Its Voice In Umuoji, the palm tree at the centre of the...

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Child labour, crime against humanity, conscience – Mrs Soludo

Child labour, crime against humanity, conscience - Mrs Soludo Wife of Anambra State Governor, Dr Nonye Soludo, has described child labour as a...

ConflictWorld

Lukianivska Left in Ruins as Kyiv Faces Relentless Missile Barrage

Lukianivska Left in Ruins as Kyiv Faces Relentless Missile Barrage Kyiv’s Lukianivska district has been left scarred by repeated missile and drone strikes,...

EducationWorld

TODAY IN HISTORY – 12th Jun, 2026 – Africa World News

TODAY IN HISTORY - 12th Jun, 2026 - Africa World News By Valentine Uchechukwu Ndukwu.   I could not help but openly submit...

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Elon Musk Becomes First Trillionaire in History Elon Musk has reportedly crossed a historic financial threshold, becoming the first individual to reach a net worth above $1 trillion, following the public listing of SpaceX. SpaceX, Musk’s aerospace company, began trading on the Nasdaq under the ticker SPCX, opening at $135 per share before rising sharply to about $165 in early trading. The surge lifted the company’s valuation beyond $2 trillion, driven by strong investor demand at launch. Prior to the IPO, Musk’s estimated wealth stood at roughly $813 billion. The increase in SpaceX’s market value pushed his total net worth past the trillion-dollar mark, according to financial reports tracking billionaire valuations. The milestone further distances Musk from other global billionaires, with his fortune now exceeding that of several top-ranking figures combined on global wealth indices. SpaceX now joins the upper tier of publicly traded companies in the United States, alongside tech giants such as Apple, Microsoft, Amazon, Alphabet, and Nvidia in total market value. The company continues to expand its reach through Starlink, its satellite internet service, and xAI, its artificial intelligence venture behind the Grok chatbot, reinforcing Musk’s influence across multiple high-growth technology sectors. The development underscores the accelerating financial impact of space commercialization and artificial intelligence in shaping modern global markets.

Elon Musk Becomes First Trillionaire in History Elon Musk has reportedly crossed a historic financial threshold, becoming the first individual to reach a...

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Hosts Canada Ready for Historic World Cup Kickoff Against Bosnia

Hosts Canada Ready for Historic World Cup Kickoff Against Bosnia   Co-host Canada begins its 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign today at Toronto...

EducationWorld

TODAY IN HISTORY – 12th Jun, 2026 – Africa World News 

TODAY IN HISTORY - 12th Jun, 2026 - Africa World News By Valentine Uchechukwu Ndukwu.   Ben Kingston, the Grand Commander of FILM...

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Tinubu Must Go: VDM Leads Mass Abuja Protest

Tinubu Must Go:  VDM Leads Mass Abuja Protest ABUJA — Chants of “Tinubu Must Go” echoed through parts of the Federal Capital Territory...

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Nothing Will Deter Us From Enforcing the Law – AIG Jimoh After Africa Security Honour

Nothing Will Deter Us From Enforcing the Law - AIG Jimoh After Africa Security Honour The Assistant Inspector-General (AIG) of Police in charge...

AfricaEntertainment

Malawi Picks Minister’s Daughter for Miss World After Dropping Crowned Queen

Malawi Picks Minister’s Daughter for Miss World After Dropping Crowned Queen Malawi has chosen Ireen Navicha, the first runner-up in the Miss Malawi...

Africa

Chief Nala Sold the Village Bell

By: Chioma Madonna Ndukwu Chief Nala Sold the Village Bell In Kitala Village, the old iron bell hanging from the giant tamarind tree...

ConflictInternational

US Launches Fresh Strikes on Iran as Jordan Intercepts Five Iranian Missiles

US Launches Fresh Strikes on Iran as Jordan Intercepts Five Iranian Missiles The United States has launched a fresh wave of strikes against...

Sport

WAFCON 2026: Ghana and Cameroon Secure Crucial Victories to Open Group D Campaign

WAFCON 2026: Ghana and Cameroon Secure Crucial Victories to Open Group D Campaign Ghana’s Black Queens initiated their continental tournament with a commanding...

Entertainment

Peller and Jarvis Seal Their Love in Court Wedding Ahead of August Ceremony

Peller and Jarvis Seal Their Love in Court Wedding Ahead of August Ceremony Popular Nigerian content creators Peller and Jarvis have officially become...

Africa

Salt Never Grew in Ngalu Village Again

By: Chioma Madonna Ndukwu Salt Never Grew in Ngalu Village Again The elders of Ngalu Village often said that every community had one...

Entertainment

Annie Macaulay’s New Butterfly Tattoo Sparks Fresh Buzz Online

Annie Macaulay’s New Butterfly Tattoo Sparks Fresh Buzz Online Nollywood actress Annie Macaulay has once again become a trending topic after fans noticed...

Travel

US Ends Visa Processing in Abuja, 24 Other African Cities From August

US Ends Visa Processing in Abuja, 24 Other African Cities From August The United States government has announced that routine visa processing will...

Africa

Ghana’s Tallest Man Dies at 33

Ghana’s Tallest Man Dies at 33 Ghana is mourning the loss of Sulemana Abdul Samed, the man celebrated across the country as its...

Sport

Zambia Demolish Egypt 6-0 to Secure Dominant WAFCON Group C Opener

Zambia Demolish Egypt 6-0 to Secure Dominant WAFCON Group C Opener The Zambia Women’s National Team launched their tournament campaign with an emphatic...