Ijaw Leaders Petitions South African President Ramaphosa, Seeks Freedom for Henry Okah After 15 Years in Prison
The Ijaw Nation Forum (INF), an organisation representing the Ijaw ethnic nationality, has petitioned South African President Cyril Ramaphosa, urging him to grant freedom to Niger Delta freedom fighter Henry Okah, who has been serving a 24-year prison sentence in…
Unity Bank Empowers 578 Youth Entrepreneurs Through Corpreneurship Challenge, 30 New Winners Receive ₦16 Million Grants
Unity Bank Empowers 578 Youth Entrepreneurs Through Corpreneurship Challenge, 30 New Winners Receive ₦16 Million Grants. It was gathered that Unity Bank Plc has deepened its investment in youth entrepreneurship as the total number of beneficiaries of its flagship Corpreneurship…
Peru’s interim president declares state of emergency after weeks of anti-government protests
Peru’s president, Jose Jeri, wears a white shirt and a straight face in a head and shoulders photograph, with torsos visible behind him of people in suit jackets. Peru’s president, Jose Jeri, has declared a state of emergency in Lima…
Chimamanda Adichie Wins a Mermaid Award — What is it About?
When news broke that Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie had won Sweden’s Mermaid Award at the Gothenburg Book Fair, many people thought it sounded like something out of a fairytale. But behind the whimsical name lies one of Europe’s most meaningful…
18-Year-Old Emerges Nigeria’s Youngest Commercial Pilot
Nigeria has produced its youngest commercial pilots at just 18 years old. He is Mohammed Aminu Sani, who earned a United State Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Commercial Multi-Engine Pilot License from Phoenix East Aviation (PEA) in Daytona Beach, Florida. …
FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup: Nigeria’s Flamingos lose to France
FULL-TIME 🇳🇬 Nigeria Flamingos 0–1 France U17 🇫🇷 A late strike from Maïssa Fathallah (81’) sealed the win for France after a tense, hard-fought encounter in Salé. Despite a late spirited performance and moments of promise from…
Ethiopia seeks Russia’s backing for WTO entry, explores nuclear power partnership
During a recent official visit to Moscow, Ethiopia’s Foreign Minister Gedion Timothewos met with senior Russian officials to discuss expanded cooperation in trade, energy, and nuclear technology. The visit, according to the Institute of Foreign Affairs (Ethiopia), marks a…
Osimhen, Salah, Hakimi Lead Race for 2025 CAF Player of the Year Award [FULL LIST]
Super Eagles forward Victor Osimhen has been shortlisted among the top contenders for the 2025 CAF Player of the Year award, alongside Egypt’s Mohamed Salah and Morocco’s Achraf Hakimi. The Confederation of African Football (CAF) announced the nominees for the…
Kano, Katsina, Jigawa plan N50 billion fund to set up regional electricity market
The governments of Kano, Katsina, and Jigawa states have reached an advanced stage of talks to establish a regional electricity market and aim to raise N50 billion to fast-track access to power among consumers. Also, the states are looking to…
Cameroon arrests at least 20 protesters as tensions escalate after presidential election
At least 20 people have been arrested in Cameroon in connection with protests over the Oct. 12 presidential election, authorities said on Tuesday, as tensions mounted ahead of the proclamation of results expected later this week. Cameroon’s Minister of Territorial…