Abacha’s family challenges revocation of Abuja land
The Federal High Court, Abuja, on Wednesday, fixed 27 June for judgment in a suit by the family of the late Nigerian military ruler, Sani Abacha, challenging the revocation of his property in the Maitama District of Abuja. The judge,…
Teen walks at graduation after completing doctoral degree at 17
Dorothy Jean Tillman II was 10 when she entered college as a freshman. A teenager from Chicago walked in her graduation ceremony this month after earning her doctoral degree at 17. Dorothy Jean Tillman II told “Good Morning America” that…
Africa needs emergence of globally respected African media — Adesina
The President of the African Development Bank Group, Dr Akinwumi Adesina, has called on African financial institutions to support the emergence of a globally respected African media company that will position the news of Africa to the world. Speaking during…
60th anniversary: NAF to take delivery of 48 fighter aircraft end of 2025
The Nigerian Air Force, NAF, is set to take delivery of 48 fighter aircraft, comprising attack jets and helicopters, with capabilities to police the nation’s vast ungoverned spaces, particularly forests and desert areas, while at the same time intercepting and…
NBA holds first annual conference in north
The Nigerian Bar Association has concluded all the necessary arrangements to hold its annual Section of Legal Practice Conference in the ancient city of Kano. The NBA President Yakubu Maikyau (SAN) announced this on Monday while addressing a news conference…
2024 elections: We are not going to work hard, we will work smart – John Dumelo
Ghanaian actor and politician, John Dumelo has revealed the cause of his defeat in the 2020 Ayawaso West Wuogon parliamentary election. Lydia Alhassan who replaced her late husband Emmanuel Boakye Agyarko on the ticket of the New Patriotic Party (NPP)…
Aruna Quadri Reclaims ITTF Africa Cup After 7years
Aruna, Meshref reclaim ITTF Africa Cup title Quadri Aruna and Dina Meshref reclaimed the ITTF Africa Cup title after winning the 2024 edition at BK Arena in Kigali, Rwanda. Aruna, the top seed still fresh from his exploits at the…
TT: Historic! Manika first Indian woman to break into top-25
Ace women’s table tennis player Manika Batra rose to a career-best singles ranking of 24 following her success in the Saudi Smash, becoming the first Indian woman paddler to break into the top-25 in world rankings. The 28-year-old Khel Ratna…
Glo urges school girls to aim for leadership
Globacom has urged school girls across the country to aspire to leadership positions without fear, despite the various challenges that they may face along the way. Speaking at the commemoration of the 2024 edition of Girls in ICT Day held…
Ivory Coast: Summit coordinates road maintenance investment and strategy
Collective action on investment is needed to raise the quality of the African road network. This was one of the recommendations at the official opening ceremony of the 21st General Assembly of the Association of African Road Maintenance Funds (AFERA)…