President Bola Tinubu has stressed that Nigeria has no excuse for poverty, reaffirming his administration’s drive to boost Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) across the nation.

Speaking at the 8th Expanded National MSME Clinic in Calabar through Vice President Kashim Shettima, Tinubu pointed out that the country is blessed with vast human talent and abundant natural resources. Also, he noted that Cross River’s fertile soil gives it the ability to cultivate nearly any crop, adding that the state stands to benefit greatly from the Federal Government’s plan to plant 100 million oil palm trees, the highest in the country.

Tinubu explained that since taking office, his government has been working to ensure easy access to capital while supporting businesses that can shape the future of jobs, skills, and industries. He praised the Cross River Government for setting up a modern communication and technology hub for MSMEs, describing it as a step in line with global digital trends.

According to him, the hub will provide entrepreneurs with affordable high-speed internet, modern tools, and collaborative spaces to learn, innovate, and reach wider markets. From the market woman in Ikom to the furniture maker in Calabar and the fashion designer in Ogoja, Ugep, or Odukpani, Tinubu said digital access opens endless opportunities.

Finally, he emphasized that the Renewed Hope Agenda is not just about giving loans or grants, but about building a complete ecosystem that offers infrastructure and nurtures creativity so that small businesses can flourish.

Cristiano Ronaldo and Georgina Rodríguez have taken the next big step in their nearly eight-year relationship as they’re officially engaged. The news was shared with a close-up of Georgina’s breathtaking oval diamond ring, estimated to be worth well over $2 million, instantly causing conversation across the world.

The ring is a true showpiece, featuring a massive oval-cut diamond set in platinum, flanked by two side stones. Jewelry experts believe it could weigh anywhere between 15 and 30 carats, with some saying its value might be closer to $5 million given its flawless quality and size.

Ronaldo, 40, and Georgina, 31, first crossed paths in 2016 when she worked at a Gucci store in Madrid. Their relationship became public the following year, and together they have built a family of five children, Cristiano Jr., twins Eva and Mateo, daughter Alana, and their youngest, Bella.

In 2022, they experienced a devastating loss when Bella’s twin brother, Ángel, passed away shortly after birth. Since then, they have stood by each other through career highs, personal challenges, and family milestones. Georgina’s heartfelt caption alongside the engagement photo read, “Yes I do”.

Just days after returning to Turkey, Victor Osimhen has been caught up in an unexpected controversy. The Bulut Mosque in Konya was briefly shown on Google Maps as “Victor Osimhen Mosque,” a change that angered many worshippers.

One local, Zeki Yaylacı, called it disrespectful, saying it was wrong to name a mosque after a non-Muslim and that it insulted both the Muslim community and their places of worship. There is no indication that Osimhen had any involvement in the incident, which appears to have been caused by inaccurate user edits on Google Maps.