ADC Supporters Storm Lagos Airport To Welcome Aregbesola
Supporters of the newly appointed National Secretary of the African Democratic Congress, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola, on Friday evening thronged the Lagos airport to welcome him back from Abuja. The former Minister of Interior was spotted among a cheering crowd of…
Zenith Bank tops Nigeria’s Tier-1 capital global ranking for 16th consecutive year
Zenith Bank Plc has retained its position as the number one bank in Nigeria by Tier-1 capital rating for the 16th consecutive year. It clinched the position in the 2025 Top 1,000 World Banks Rankings published by The Banker, a…
Crowds mourn Liverpool star Jota in his Portuguese hometown
Portuguese national team player André Silva was among footballers and politicians to attend the public wake in Gondomar Crowds mourned Diogo Jota in his hometown to pay their respects to the Liverpool forward and his brother André Silva, who both…
Israel Adesanya says Sean Strickland rematch not happening next, eyes October return
Adesanya (24-5 MMA, 13-5 UFC) was angling for the Strickland rematch just a few months ago and was very vocal in calling for that bout. However, speaking to reporters at the 2025 UFC Hall of Fame ceremony last Thursday, Adesanya…
Libya reopens oil sector to international exploration after nearly two decades
Top global energy firms including ExxonMobil, Chevron, TotalEnergies, and Eni are among those expressing interest in the North African country’s revitalised petroleum sector. Masoud Suleman, Chairperson of Libya’s National Oil Corporation (NOC), revealed that nearly 40 multinational companies have so…
Enugu Air to launch July 7 with flights to Lagos, Abuja
Enugu Air, an Enugu State-owned commercial airline, is set to launch on Monday, July 7, 2025, a statement released by the state government on Thursday has revealed. According to the state government, Enugu Air is part of Governor Peter Mbah’s…
Dangote Cement Empowers Farmers, provides financial support to others in Benue
Dangote Cement Plc has launched a Farmers Empowerment Programme in Benue State, transforming 50 local farmers into thriving agro-entrepreneurs. The initiative aims to support the Nigerian government’s food security drive and deepen business activities in the state. “We are…
WAFCON 2024: Tunisia star Houij highlights Super Falcons’ quality
Tunisia striker Mariem Houij believes the Super Falcons will be a tough nut to crack for her team. The North Africans will be up against Justine Madugu’s side in their opening fixture at the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of…
ECOWAS Bank approves $100m for Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway project
The Board of Directors of the ECOWAS Bank for Investment and Development (EBID) has approved $100 million to support the construction of the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway. The funding, approved during the bank’s 92nd Ordinary Session, forms part of a broader…
Angelique Kidjo becomes first African to receive star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
Grammy-winning Beninese singer Angelique Kidjo is poised to make history history as the first African artist to receive a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.The legendary singer was among the 2026 Hollywood Walk of Fame honorees recently announced by…