From POP Apprentice To University Graduate: Daniel Ojo Celebrates Second Class Upper Degree In Mathematica
A University of Ibadan graduate, Daniel Ojo, has inspired many with his remarkable journey from working as a POP apprentice to becoming a university graduate with a Second Class Upper degree in Mathematics. Ojo recently shared an old photograph of…
Eight Nigerian founders get over $29,000 in government-backed business support
Nigeria’s Ministry of Youth Development, through the Nigerian Youth Academy (NiYA), and Cascador, a Nigeria-focused platform for growth-stage founders, have awarded ₦5 million ($3,711) each to eight Nigerian founders to help grow their businesses. The non-dilutive funding is part of…
Lagos reopens Igando dumpsite, waste managers pledge improved collection
The Lagos State Government has restored operations at the Igando dumpsite, with waste managers promising improved collection across affected communities. The facility is expected to receive at least 100 waste trucks daily, easing disposal challenges across Lagos West. Commissioner for…
IGP Disu decorates 29 senior police officers with new ranks, hands them three charges
The Inspector-General of Police, IGP, Olatunji Rilwan Disu, has decorated 29 senior police officers with their new ranks, urging them to demonstrate integrity, accountability and professionalism in the discharge of their dutiesThe decoration ceremony, held on Tuesday, involved two Deputy…
Dangote Refinery Gets $4.1 Billion Orders in Top Africa IPO
Dangote Petroleum Refinery has attracted approximately $4.1 billion in share applications in its historic initial public offering (IPO), nearly three times its original fundraising target of $1.6 billion, marking a major milestone in Africa’s capital market. According to a Bloomberg…
Veteran Actor Stacy Keach, ‘Prison Break’ Star, Dies At 85
American actor Stacy Keach, best known for his role as prison warden Henry Pope in the popular television series Prison Break, has died at the age of 85. Keach died on Tuesday, November 10, 2026, at his home in Magdalenka,…
Nigerian U-12 team beats 56 countries to win Dana Cup
KingMakers has celebrated the young players of Dazzle FC, a Lagos youth academy in the KidSport family, after its U-12 team won the 2026 Dana Cup in Hjørring, Denmark. The Lagos side beat teams from 56 countries to emerge champions…
Google supports child online safety in Nigeria with $600,000 in support
Google has announced two child online safety initiatives in Nigeria, pairing the country’s first nationwide research on how young people use the Internet with hands-on training for the parents and teachers closest to them. The commitments come as recent public…
Marcia Anderson Makes History As First Black Woman To Attain Major General Rank In U.S. Army
Major General Marcia M. Anderson has made history as the first African-American woman to attain the rank of Major General in the United States Army, breaking barriers and paving the way for women and minorities in the military. Anderson achieved…
Family Makes History As Father, Daughter And Mother Work Together On Same Flight
A family has created a memorable moment in aviation history after working together on the same flight for the first time, with each member serving in a different role. The father served as the captain, taking charge of the aircraft,…