Ex-Zambian minister killed in security raid on opposition
Former Zambian Transport Minister and opposition lawmaker Mutotwe Kafwaya has been killed during a security operation at a property linked to opposition leader Brian Mundubile in Lusaka, authorities have confirmed. Kafwaya, 49, was reportedly fatally wounded during a joint operation…
BTS CELEBRATES SIX YEARS OF “DYNAMITE,” THE GLOBAL HIT THAT MADE HISTORY
South Korean supergroup BTS is celebrating six years since the release of its global smash hit “Dynamite,” the group’s first all-English single and one of the most commercially successful songs in K-pop history. Released on August 21, 2020, “Dynamite” quickly…
ATIKU ABUBAKAR VOWS TO RESTORE PETROL SUBSIDY IF ELECTED PRESIDENT
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has promised to restore the petrol subsidy if elected president, arguing that the funds saved from the subsidy removal have not been properly accounted for. Atiku said the decision to remove the subsidy had placed…
SANWO-OLU GIFTS N40 MILLION TO TWO LASU BEST GRADUATING STUDENTS
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has rewarded the two best graduating students of Lagos State University (LASU) with a total cash gift of N40 million in recognition of their outstanding academic achievements. The governor announced a donation of N20 million…
Nigerian-German teen develops offline app for emergency rescue
An 18-year-old Nigerian-German recording artiste and technology entrepreneur, Georgia Oviesu, has developed an emergency communication application that enables users to send distress messages without internet connectivity. This feature, she believes could help improve rescue operations and combat kidnapping in Nigeria….
Lagos Ex-Commissioner Ladi Lawanson Bags PhD in Business Admin
Former Lagos State Commissioner for Transportation, Ladi Lawanson Former Lagos State Commissioner for Transportation, Ladi Lawanson, has been awarded a Doctorate Degree in Business Administration with specialisation in International Business. Lawanson, whose full name is Akinwale Oladipo Lawanson, received the…
Ladan Bosso Appointed Interim Super Falcons Head Coach Ahead of Olympic Qualifiers
Ladan Bosso has been appointed as the interim head coach of Nigeria’s Super Falcons ahead of the upcoming Olympic qualifiers. Bosso will take charge of the team temporarily and remain in the position until the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) appoints…
US EMBASSY TRAINS MALAWI POLICE IN ENGLISH AND AI
The US Embassy in Lilongwe confirmed it is welcoming officers from the Malawi Police Service for the four-week course, designed to overhaul the way they write, present and communicate in the workplace. Leading the sessions is Macfarlene Mseteka, an alumnus…
Former Liberian vice president charged in drug-trafficking probe
Liberia has charged former Vice President Jewel Howard-Taylor with drug trafficking, money laundering and a range of other offences, the country’s Justice Ministry announced.Howard-Taylor, who served as vice president for six years to 2024, was detained before boarding a flight…
Shakira Pledges $1.25 Million to Rebuild Colombia Schools After Earthquake
Shakira has committed an initial $1.25 million — with Global Citizen, Live Nation and CAF — to rebuild schools damaged by the earthquake in Colombia’s Chocó region.Shakira has committed an initial $1.25 million to help rebuild schools damaged by the…