Somalia’s president: They tried to kill me five times
Somalia’s President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud has said he is a prime target of the Islamist group al-Shabab, which is affiliated to al-Qaeda. In an interview with the BBC’s Paul Njie, he said the militants had tried to assassinate him five…
For the first time in nearly 60 years, a Syrian president addresses UN
Syrian president Ahmed Al-Sharaa became the first representative of Syria to address world leaders at the United Nations General Assembly for almost sixty years. Al-Sharaa became the interim president of Syria in January after he led the rebel offensive that…
BREAKING: Billionaire Businessman, Olorogun Oscar Ibru is Dead
Billionaire Businessman, Olorogun Oscar Ibru is Dead Olorogun Oscar Ibru, billionaire industrialist and chairman of the Ibru Organisation, has died at the age of 67. His family confirmed the news on Tuesday, disclosing that he passed away after a…
Former deputy governor dies
A former Deputy Governor of Nasarawa State and ex-Minister of State for the Federal Capital Territory, Senator Solomon Ewuga is dead.He died on Tuesday after a prolonged illness, according to family sources.He was aged 70. He died on Tuesday…
Uncontrolled high blood pressure: 1.4bn people at risk – WHO
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has warned that uncontrolled high blood pressure could put over 1.4 billion people at risk of premature death. WHO, in its second Global Hypertension Report, released on Tuesday, showed that 1.4 billion people lived with…
Flood Takes Over Houses, Roads In Lekki
Heavy rainfall has left several parts of Lagos submerged, causing widespread flooding on major roads and in residential areas, particularly along the Island axis. The downpour, which lasted several hours, disrupted traffic, damaged properties, and forced many commuters to abandon…
Malawi ex-president takes clear lead in vote-count, results show
Malawi’s former President Peter Mutharika has taken a comfortable lead in the country’s presidential race, with two-thirds of districts having reported provisional results. The 85-year old has received around 66% of the valid votes counted so far, with his closest…
Congo will not ‘auction’ mineral resources to the US, president says
Democratic Republic of Congo President Felix Tshisekedi said on Monday that a US-mediated peace deal signed with Rwanda in June has not calmed fighting in eastern Congo, though he thanked President Donald Trump for attempting to end the conflict. On…
Brighton congratulate Nnadozie on Ballon d’Or feat
English Women’s Super League, WSL, club Brighton & Hove Albion have celebrated their goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie for her remarkable feat at the 2025 Ballon d’Or award.Nnadozie finished fourth in the women’s Goalkeeper of the Year category. The award was won…
We’ll make Osun youths job creators – Adeleke
Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has reiterated his administration’s commitment to equipping youths in the state with the skills and opportunities needed to thrive as job creators rather than job seekers. The Governor, who was represented by the Commissioner for…