Emir Sanusi earns N442m from MTN as telcos firm rebounds
The 16th Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, earned a total of N442 million (approximately $324,000) in remuneration from MTN Group for the 2025 financial year, reflecting the company’s improved earnings performance and continued recovery in the telecommunications sector. The…
Zulum Pledges to Pay Medical Bills of 110 Boko Haram Bomb Victims in Maiduguri
Borno State Governor, Babagana Umara Zulum, has pledged to fully cover the medical expenses of 110 victims injured in the recent Boko Haram bomb attacks in Maiduguri, the state capital. The governor made this commitment during a visit to survivors…
Government will not fund supporter travel to 2026 World Cup – President Mahama
President John Dramani Mahama has confirmed that the government will not allocate public funds to fly supporters to the 2026 FIFA World Cup, citing the high cost involved and recommendations from the Dzamepe Report. Speaking at the Ghana World Cup…
DR Congo and Rwanda agree to ease tensions after talks in US
The Democratic Republic of Congo and Rwanda have agreed to take “concrete steps” to ease tensions amid a stalled peace process, after talks hosted by the US in Washington. Conflict in eastern DR Congo has continued despite the two countries…
Former BBC Woman’s Hour presenter Jenni Murray dies aged 75
Broadcaster Dame Jenni Murray, who hosted BBC Radio 4’s Woman’s Hour for more than three decades, has died at the age of 75. Dame Jenni joined the programme in 1987 and left in 2020 as its longest-serving presenter. BBC…
Guinea Challenges Morocco’s 1976 AFCON Title Amid CAF Controversy
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) is facing renewed scrutiny as the Guinea Football Federation formally requests a review of the 1976 Africa Cup of Nations outcome, citing inconsistencies in disciplinary rulings. The move follows CAF’s recent decision to strip…
INEC Chairman Sends Message To Staff, Nigerians Ahead Of Ekiti, Osun Elections
The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Professor Joash Amupitan, has called on staff and Nigerians to translate the discipline of Ramadan into a renewed commitment to electoral integrity. In a special Eid-el-Fitr message from INEC headquarters on…
Chuck Norris, Legendary Action Star and ‘Walker, Texas Ranger’ Icon, Dies at 86
Chuck Norris, the iconic martial artist, actor, and cultural phenomenon best known for his role in Walker, Texas Ranger, has died at the age of 86. According to statements released by his family, Norris passed away on March 19, 2026,…
Chuck Norris Hospitalized After Sudden Medical Emergency in Hawaii
Legendary action star and martial artist Chuck Norris has been hospitalized following a sudden medical emergency while on vacation in Hawaii. According to multiple reports, the 86-year-old icon was rushed to a hospital on the island of Kauai after experiencing…
Nigeria, UK seal £746m deal to redevelop Tin Can, Apapa ports
Nigeria and the United Kingdom have consolidated a series of landmark agreements and understandings covering migration, border security, trade, infrastructure, and business mobility in a renewed push to deepen bilateral relations and economic cooperation. Central to the engagements were three…