Uganda’s President confirms bid to extend nearly 40-year rule
Uganda’s 80-year-old president in bid to extend 40-year rule Uganda’s long-serving president, Yoweri Museveni, 80, has been declared the governing party’s candidate in next year’s presidential election, opening the way for him to seek to extend his nearly 40 years…
Tunisia Seeks Upset Against Mighty Super Falcons in WAFCON
Nigeria, aiming for a record 10th WAFCON title are expected to get off to a flying start at the tournament in Morocco. The Super Falcons are in good form due to results in their recent outings. Nigeria, with a rich…
Elon Musk announces new political party
Tesla CEO Elon Musk announced the launch of the “America Party” on July 5, a day after asking his followers on X whether a new US political party should be created. “By a factor of 2 to 1, you want…
Ghana and AfDB sign agreement to launch Volta Economic Corridor
The government of Ghana and the African Development Bank (AfDB) have signed a Letter of Intent to develop the Volta Economic Corridor, a transformative initiative under Ghana’s 24-Hour Economy and Accelerated Export Development Programme (24H+). The agreement, which was signed…
Don’t marry out of desperation – Chimamanda Adichie advises young women
Popular Nigerian author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie has urged young women to be thoughtful and intentional when choosing a life partner, warning against marrying out of desperation or societal pressure. Speaking at a recent student event, the 47-year-old literary icon emphasised…
Tinubu departs Saint Lucia for Brazil to attend 17th BRICS Summit
President Bola Tinubu has departed Saint Lucia for Brazil for the second leg of his two-nation tour. In Rio de Janeiro, Tinubu will attend the 2025 BRICS Summit, held July 6-7, 2025. The President departed the Caribbean country after…
World Bank appoints Mathew Verghis as new country director for Nigeria
The World Bank has announced the appointment of Mathew Verghis as its new Country Director for Nigeria, effective July 1, 2025. Verghis takes over from Dr. Ndiame Diop, who has assumed a new role within the institution. A statement…
Nigerian Railway Corporation to resume Kano–Minna train services before end of 2025
The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) has announced plans to resume train services along the Kano–Minna corridor before the end of 2025, as part of efforts to revitalise rail transport and boost economic activity across Northern Nigeria. NRC Managing Director, Dr….
South Africa and Egypt rank among top emerging markets for FDI confidence in 2025
South Africa and Egypt are the only African nations to feature in the latest ranking of emerging markets for foreign direct investment (FDI) confidence in 2025, based on a survey conducted by Kearney. South Africa saw the most significant improvement…
“Golf Legend , Tiger Woods Helps Homeless Find New Homes in 500 Furnished Apartments
Tiger Woods Foundation Provides 500 Homes for Homeless Individuals In a heartwarming display of philanthropy, Tiger Woods has made headlines with his foundation’s initiative to provide 500 fully furnished homes for over 1,000 homeless individuals. This generous act, coinciding with…