South African Rugby Player Luqobo Makwedini Dies After Collapsing During Training in France
South African rugby player Luqobo Makwedini has tragically died at the age of 20 after collapsing during a training session in France. Makwedini, who played as a prop for French rugby club AS Béziers, reportedly became unwell while training with…
Burna Boy becomes first African artiste to top Billboard Global 200 chart
Nigerian Afrobeats star, Damini Ogulu, known professionally as Burna Boy, has made history as the first African artiste to top the Billboard Global 200 Songs chart. The Grammy-winning singer achieved the feat after his collaborative World Cup song with Shakira,…
Chimezie Metu leads D’Tigers turnaround as Nigeria advance in FIBA World Cup qualifiers
Chimezie Metu Inspires D’Tigers Comeback as Nigeria Advances to FIBA World Cup Qualifiers. Nigeria’s men’s basketball team, D’Tigers, produced a remarkable comeback to book their place in the next stage of the FIBA Basketball World Cup African Qualifiers, with NBA…
Atiku reacts to Tinubu’s suspension of WAEC, NECO fees hike
Presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, Atiku Abubakar, has reacted to the Federal Government’s decision to suspend the proposed increase in West African Senior School Certificate Examination, WASSCE, and the National Examinations Council, Senior School Certificate Examination, registration…
Hungary parliament votes to remove president from office
The Hungarian parliament has voted to remove President Tamás Sulyok from office, who was widely seen as a loyalist of former prime minister Viktor Orbán who lost power in April after 16 years. Prime Minister Péter Magyar’s Tisza party used…
Osimhen Plans Return to School for University Degree
Victor Osimhen Plans University Degree, Says Education Remains a Top Personal Goal. Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen has revealed that earning a university degree remains one of his biggest personal ambitions, despite reaching the pinnacle of professional football. The Nigerian…
Eight Killed, Five Injured as Gunmen Attack Benue Community During Funeral
At least eight people have been killed and five others injured following a deadly attack by gunmen on Otukpo-Nobi community in Otukpo Local Government Area of Benue State. According to the Benue State Police Command, the attack occurred on Sunday…
How South Korea Rose from Poverty to a Global Economic and Cultural Powerhouse
In 1960, South Korea was one of the poorest countries in the world, with an economy largely dependent on agriculture. At the time, its income per person was lower than that of several African countries, including Ghana. The country was…
Meet the founder who raised over $5 million to build one of Africa’s leading shared mobility companies
For Damilola Olokesusi, Shuttlers wasn’t born from a single idea. It grew out of years of navigating Lagos’ transport chaos, a family tragedy, and a vision for better mobility. In this edition of Meet the Founder, she shares how she…
OBI BEMOANS RENEWED KILLINGS IN BENUE, PLATEAU, CALLS FOR URGENT ACTION
Former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has expressed deep concern over the renewed wave of deadly attacks in Benue and Plateau states, describing the killings as heartbreaking and unacceptable. In a statement shared on his social media platforms, Obi…