President-elect Donald Trump has made a bold pledge to address what he calls “transgender lunacy,” signaling a hardline approach to LGBTQ policies as he prepares to assume office. Speaking at the AmericaFest conference in Phoenix, Arizona, Trump declared his intent to roll back transgender rights and restore what he described as traditional values in the United States. The former president vowed to sign executive orders aimed at eliminating transgender inclusion in schools, the military, and women’s sports. He emphasized that his administration would officially recognize only two genders—male and female—at the federal level, a move that has sparked widespread controversy.…
Author: Victoria Mulero
The Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN) has confirmed that petrol will now sell at N935 per litre starting Monday, following a significant reduction in Dangote Refinery’s ex-depot price and the introduction of a uniform pricing structure. This was disclosed by IPMAN National President, Alhaji Maigandi Garima, during an interview in Abuja. He revealed that the refinery has reduced its ex-depot price from N970 to N899.50 per litre, enabling marketers to offer petrol at a uniform pump price nationwide. According to Garima, this initiative will bring relief to Nigerians, particularly during the festive season, by easing transportation costs. “Dangote…
In a candid interview on the Receipts podcast on Spotify, Nigerian singer Tiwa Savage opened up about the emotional toll her divorce from ex-husband Teebillz took on her, revealing how the public’s perception of her changed dramatically after the split. Tiwa Savage , once celebrated as Nigeria’s sweetheart, shared that she was adored by fans for doing everything “by the books.” She recalled, “When I came out, I was Nigeria’s sweetheart when I started and I could do no wrong in Nigerians’ eyes. I did everything by the books, you know, I went to university, and I wasn’t a baby…
In a landmark gesture to showcase Ogun State’s commitment to fostering a conducive environment for real estate development, the Ogun State Government, under the able leadership of His Excellency, Prince (Dr) Dapo Abiodun MFR, CON, has issued the Certificates of Occupancy (C of O) for Treasure Park and Gardens Phase 2 (City of David) and Treasure Park and Gardens phase 3 (Capetown Estate), to the foremost real estate developer in Nigeria, Adron Homes. This milestone reflects the state government’s unwavering dedication to partnering with credible organizations that are driving development and growth in the real estate sector. By issuing the…
The Chairman of Adron Homes and Properties, Aare Adetola Emmanuelking, delivered a powerful address at the maiden edition of the Oyo State Real Estate Conference, organized by the office of the Special Adviser to the Governor on Housing and Urban Development, in collaboration with the Real Estate Developers Association of Nigeria (REDAN), Oyo State Chapter. Themed “Positioning and Globalization of Oyo State Real Estate – Road to Urbanization,” the event, held in Ibadan, brought together industry leaders, government officials, and stakeholders to discuss opportunities and challenges in the state’s real estate sector. In attendance were notable dignitaries, including the Deputy…
The Minister of State for Works, Mohammed Goronyo, has directed the Federal Emergency Roads Maintenance Agency (FERMA) to compile a list of contractors who have failed to deliver on their road projects. This directive, aimed at ensuring accountability, was issued during Goronyo’s familiarization tour of FERMA’s South West region. In a statement released by the Ministry’s Director of Press and Public Relations, Mohammed Ahmed, the minister expressed frustration with contractors falling short of their commitments. Goronyo emphasized that delays and poor-quality work would no longer be tolerated. “The era of abandoning projects is over,” Goronyo declared. “Contracts funded by taxpayers’…
Meta Platforms’ microblogging service, Threads, has introduced a new search functionality designed to enhance user experience and challenge its competitor, Bluesky. The feature allows users to refine their search for posts by specifying date ranges and user profiles, offering more control over content discovery. The upgrade, announced by Instagram head Adam Mosseri, marks a significant improvement to Threads’ search capabilities. “Today we’re beginning to test a couple of long-overdue improvements to Search and Trending Now on Threads,” Mosseri shared in a post. He described the new features as essential updates, emphasizing the platform’s commitment to user feedback. While Threads’ advanced…
Microsoft has been hit with a massive $1.25 billion antitrust lawsuit filed by the United Kingdom Competition Appeal Tribunal. The lawsuit, which is a class-action case, centers around allegations of unfair pricing practices related to Windows Server licensing for users of competing cloud computing services. The lawsuit claims that customers using cloud platforms like Google Cloud Platform (GCP), Amazon Web Services (AWS), and Alibaba Cloud were charged higher fees to use Microsoft’s software compared to customers using Microsoft’s own Azure cloud services. This disparity in pricing has raised concerns about Microsoft’s competitive conduct within the cloud computing industry. This legal…
Music executive Ubi Franklin has addressed recent comments surrounding his relationship with Nigerian singer, Davido. In a social media post shared on Monday, Franklin clarified that he is not the personal assistant or “nanny” to the superstar, as some had suggested. The CEO of *Made Music Group* took to X (formerly Twitter) after a user referred to him as Davido’s assistant. The user highlighted Davido’s acknowledgment of Franklin’s problem-solving abilities, noting that the singer refers to him as “#thesolutionist.” In his response, Franklin explained his role as a business administrator, emphasizing that he works for Davido because of his professional…
In a swift security operation, soldiers have arrested a woman and a pickup van driver allegedly attempting to deliver supplies to bandits in Kurutu Forest, located in Kachia Local Government Area of Kaduna State. According to a local community leader who confirmed the incident to *Titansloaded*, the suspects were intercepted at Bishini Junction around 4:23 am on Monday. Acting on intelligence, the soldiers discovered a variety of items concealed in the vehicle. The woman, reportedly a charcoal dealer, was found transporting cartons of cough syrup, packets of cigarettes, Indian hemp, a bag of rice, 22 bags of sachet water, a…
