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How to Survive Loneliness and Being Broke Without Cash — Finding Hope When Life Gets Tough

23Oct

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How to Survive Loneliness and Being Broke Without Cash — Finding Hope When Life Gets Tough

SNOW TV NEWS DESKLife can become overwhelming when financial hardship and loneliness arrive at the same time. Having little or no money can make everyday activities difficult, while the absence of supportive friends, family members, or a trusted companion can deepen feelings of isolation.For many people, waking up without money in their pockets, struggling to afford food, worrying about unpaid bills, and wondering how to improve their circumstances has become a difficult reality. The pressure can be particularly intense when social media presents a constant stream of luxury lifestyles, expensive outings, new cars, successful businesses, and seemingly happyrelationships.In such moments, it is easy to feel forgotten, unsuccessful, or left behind by life.However, bein...

Graphic comparing the world’s 20 largest economies by nominal GDP and purchasing power parity (PPP)-adjusted GDP.

23Oct

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Graphic comparing the world’s 20 largest economies by nominal GDP and purchasing power parity (PPP)-adjusted GDP.

SNOW TV NEWS DESKHow the World’s Largest Economies Stack Up in 2026The global economic league table looks dramatically different depending on whether you measure output at market exchange rates or adjust for differences in local prices. Using the IMF’s October 2026 World Economic Outlook projections, the United States remains the clear leader in nominal GDP, while China pulls far ahead once purchasing power is taken into account. India and Indonesia post some of the most striking climbs under the PPP measure.Key TakeawaysThe U.S. tops the nominal ranking with a projected $32.6 trillion economy; China leads on a purchasing-power basis at $44.6 trillion.India jumps from sixth to third place when GDP is adjusted for PPP.Indonesia surges into the global top 10 under PP...

Veteran Nollywood actor Francis Duru dies after brief illness

23Oct

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Veteran Nollywood actor Francis Duru dies after brief illness

SNOW TV NEWS DESKThe family of veteran Nollywood actor Francis Duru announced his death on his official Instagram page early Friday morning. According to the statement, the thespian passed away following a brief illness.“We, the family of Francis Duru, regret to announce his passing following a brief illness,” the post reads. “We appreciate your prayers, love, and understanding. May his soul rest in perfect peace. Amen.”In June, Duru had publicly denied circulating reports that he was battling a life-threatening illness. Those rumours intensified after footage of him appearing frail spread widely on social media, prompting concern among fans and colleagues. He responded with an Instagram video dismissing the clips as “fabricated and malicious.”Born on 27...

Massive Russian strikes hit Kyiv hours after Putin signals readiness for peace talks

23Oct

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Massive Russian strikes hit Kyiv hours after Putin signals readiness for peace talks

SNOW TV NEWS DESKRussia launched a large-scale missile and drone assault on Kyiv overnight into Thursday, only hours after President Vladimir Putin said he was prepared to resume trilateral peace negotiations next month.The diplomatic opening followed a three-hour meeting in St. Petersburg between Putin and U.S. special envoy Steve Witkoff. During the talks, Witkoff pressed for a return to negotiations and publicly praised Putin for the release of 74-year-old American citizen Stephen Hubbard. Putin agreed to resume discussions involving Ukraine and the United States after November 10.That gesture was swiftly undercut by a barrage of 21 missiles and 210 drones. The attack killed two people and wounded 34 others. Ukrainian officials confirmed that central Kyiv was struck ...

France Reports First Human Case of Shamonda Virus, Says No Public Health Risk Identified

22Oct

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France Reports First Human Case of Shamonda Virus, Says No Public Health Risk Identified

SNOW TV NEWS DESKFrench health authorities have reported the first known human infection with the Shamonda virus, a pathogen typically associated with livestock, following the death of a severely immunocompromised patient earlier this month.In a joint statement issued on Thursday, France’s health and agriculture ministries said there was currently no identified risk to the general public from the infection.The authorities described the case as exceptional, noting that the patient had a severely weakened immune system and was already hospitalized for a serious medical condition.“Despite circulating in Africa and Asia for several decades, the Shamonda virus has never previously been detected in humans,” the ministries said.They added that investigations were continuin...

UPDATE: No Vaccine or Specific Treatment Available for Ebola Strain Confirmed in Nigeria. WHO reveals

22Oct

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UPDATE: No Vaccine or Specific Treatment Available for Ebola Strain Confirmed in Nigeria. WHO reveals

SNOW TV NEWS DESKThe World Health Organization (WHO) has confirmed that the Ebola virus strain detected in Nigeria is the Bundibugyo variant, for which no approved vaccine or specific treatment is currently available.The development has heightened public health concerns as Nigerian authorities intensify surveillance, contact tracing, and containment measures following the confirmation of the country’s first reported case in Abuja.According to information provided by a senior aviation official, the patient arrived at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, on October 3, 2026, aboard Ethiopian Airlines Flight ET333.The revelation provides additional details for ongoing investigations into the patient’s movements before the infection was diagnosed.The Coor...

CIS, ASHON Celebrate Nigeria’s Capital Market Gains, Back ₦750trn Market Capitalization Target

22Oct

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CIS, ASHON Celebrate Nigeria’s Capital Market Gains, Back ₦750trn Market Capitalization Target

SNOW TV NEWS DESKNigeria’s capital market is strengthening its position as a key driver of economic growth, following a series of regulatory reforms, improvements in market infrastructure, and increased efforts to attract domestic and international investors.Against this backdrop, the Chartered Institute of Stockbrokers (CIS) and the Association of Securities Dealing Houses of Nigeria (ASHON) have commended the industry’s achievements in 2026, urging stakeholders to sustain the momentum towards the ambitious ₦750 trillion market capitalization target.In a joint congratulatory message signed by Dr. Fiona Ahimie, 14th President and Chairman of the Council of CIS, and Sehinde Adenagbe, Chairman of ASHON, the organizations highlighted several developments they said reflected th...

I’m Already a Naira Billionaire, Soon to Become a Dollar Billionaire. Mr. Eazi says

22Oct

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I’m Already a Naira Billionaire, Soon to Become a Dollar Billionaire. Mr. Eazi says

SNOW TV NEWS DESKNigerian singer and entrepreneur Oluwatosin Ajibade, popularly known as Mr. Eazi, has expressed confidence that he could soon attain billionaire status in US dollars while disclosing that he is already a billionaire in Nigerian naira.The Afrobeats star made the remarks during an interview with Capital XTRA, where he was asked about his financial ambitions and whether he was on course to become a billionaire in dollars.Responding humorously, Mr. Eazi said he had already crossed the billionaire threshold in naira and other African currencies, adding that achieving the same milestone in US dollars could happen sooner than expected.“US dollars, you know, soon come. I’m not really looking for that; that’s not the target. But I see it; it’s coming. Anytime no...

DisCos Collects ₦603.64bn in Q2 2026 as Electricity Losses Rise to 36%—NERC

22Oct

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DisCos Collects ₦603.64bn in Q2 2026 as Electricity Losses Rise to 36%—NERC

SNOW TV NEWS DESKNigeria’s electricity distribution companies (DisCos) collected ₦603.64 billion in revenue during the second quarter of 2026, even as aggregate technical, commercial, and collection (ATC&C) losses reached 36 percent, according to the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC).The figures were disclosed in NERC’s Q2 2026 Operational and Commercial Performance Report, released on Wednesday, which assessed key developments in the Nigerian Electricity Supply Industry (NESI).The report showed that electricity distribution companies billed customers ₦744.67 billion for electricity supplied during the three-month period, representing a billing efficiency of 79 per cent.However, the companies collected ₦603.64 billion, equivalent to a collection efficien...

Tonto Dikeh Reveals She Almost Became a Pastor at 17

22Oct

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Tonto Dikeh Reveals She Almost Became a Pastor at 17

SNOW TV NEWS DESKNollywood actress and evangelist Tonto Dikeh has revealed that she was close to becoming a pastor at the age of 17, insisting that her relationship with God began long before she publicly embraced her renewed spiritual journey.Dikeh made the revelation during an interview with media personality Kikelomo Abati, where she addressed misconceptions surrounding when she gave her life to Christ.According to the actress, her Christian faith dates back to her childhood, and she had developed a strong relationship with God long before her recent public expressions of spirituality.She explained that her spiritual experiences were largely personal and that she did not feel compelled to demonstrate them publicly to convince others of the sincerity of her faith....