NFF to celebrate Moses Simon for 100 caps with Super Eagles
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has concluded arrangements to honour Super Eagles star forward, Moses Simon, who is set to win his 100th cap for Nigeria at the senior level in today’s 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifying match…
NIGER INTRODUCES NEW CASH-MOVEMENT RULES TO FIGHT TERRORISM FINANCING, MONEY LAUNDERING
Niger’s government has introduced new measures to strengthen controls over the movement of large amounts of cash as part of efforts to combat money laundering and the financing of terrorism. Under the new rules announced in September 2026, people carrying…
Ghanaian lawmaker collapses while delivering speech
The Member of Parliament for Madina, Francis-Xavier Sosu, collapsed while delivering a speech at the Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration on Thursday. Sosu was speaking about his personal experiences, leadership and commitment to public service when he suddenly…
2027: APC govs divided over Wike, Uzodimma, AbdulRazaq’s feud
THE lingering rift between the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Mr. Nyesom Wike, and a section of All Progressives Congress, APC, governors has split the party’s 31 state chief executives into rival camps. While some of the governors…
Lagos APC expels Egunjobi, Yusuf over alleged anti-party activities
The Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has expelled former Agege Local Government Chairman, Ganiyu Kolawole Egunjobi, and Azeez Yusuf over alleged anti-party activities and disloyalty. The party announced the expulsion on Wednesday, September 23, 2026, through…
Obi, Makinde and hurdles against opposition coalition
A fresh thaw in relations between National Democratic Congress presidential candidate Mr Peter Obi and Oyo State Governor Mr Seyi Makinde is fueling renewed talk of a possible opposition coalition to challenge President Bola Tinubu in 2027. The two leaders,…
Former Super Eagles captain, Troost-Ekong converts to Islam
Former Super Eagles captain, William Troost-Ekong has converted to Islam after reportedly reciting the Shahadah in Doha, Qatar.The 33-year-old defender, who plays for Qatar Stars League side Al-Ahli, reportedly embraced Islam in Doha, according to Qatari newspaper Al-Arab on Wednesday….
NGOZI OKONJO-IWEALA TO SPEAK AT WORLD INVESTMENT FORUM 2026 IN DOHA
World Trade Organization (WTO) Director-General, Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, is set to speak at the 2026 World Investment Forum (WIF) in Doha, Qatar, scheduled for October 25–27. The 9th edition of the World Investment Forum is organised by UN Trade and…
How OPay is leveraging technology to create social value in Nigeria
OPay, Nigeria’s leading fintech company, role in Nigeria extends beyond providing digital financial services, with the company using its resources, technology and partnerships to deliver social impact at scale. Over time, these efforts have developed into a range of programmes…
SADIO MANÉ LAUNCHES ₦20MILLION-PLUS AGRO-INDUSTRIAL PROJECT IN HOMETOWN, TARGETS 1,000 JOBS
Senegalese football star Sadio Mané has launched a major agro-industrial project in his hometown of Bambali, in Senegal’s southern Sédhiou region, as he continues to invest in economic development within his community. The project, known as SM10 Agro, involves…