Kenyan athletics legend passes away
Former Kenyan long distance runner David Chelule has passed away at the age of 49. Confirming the development, Athletics Kenya (AK) said the 1996 World Cross Country junior champion passed away on Friday (November 6). The federation eulogised Chelule…
UBA Foundation awards N15m scholarship to 15-year-old essay competition winner
The United Bank for Africa (UBA) Foundation has awarded a N15 million university scholarship to a 15-year-old student, Khaira Bala of Metro International School, Abuja, for emerging as the overall winner of its 2026 National Essay Competition (NEC). The winner…
Actor Olumide Oworu to contest for Reps after 2023 ballot exclusion
Nollywood actor Olumide Oworu has declared his intention to contest for a seat in the House of Representatives in the 2027 general elections, after he was excluded from the ballot in his 2023 bid for the Lagos State House of…
Uganda Airlines Promotes Three Pilots From First Officers To Captains
Uganda Airlines has promoted three of its pilots from First Officers to Captains, marking an important milestone in the airline’s efforts to strengthen its aviation workforce and recognise professional excellence. The promotions represent a significant achievement for the pilots, reflecting…
Destiny Etiko Appointed Senior Special Assistant On Youth Engagement And Creative Economy By Governor Mbah
Nollywood actress Destiny Etiko has been appointed Senior Special Assistant (SSA) on Youth Engagement and Creative Economy to Enugu State Governor, Peter Mbah. The actress announced the appointment on November 9, 2026, through a statement shared on her official social…
Canada’s Stephanie Case becomes first woman to run 100 miles in Antarctica
Case finished within 29 minutes of winning outright, with her record-breaking run supporting women and girls through Free to Run. Canadian ultrarunner Stephanie Case has become the first woman to complete 100 miles at the Antarctic Ice Ultra, finishing Sunday’s…
Air Peace Promotes Felix Adebambo And Emmanuel Adeniji To Captains, Onyema Reinforces Aviation Safety
Nigerian airline Air Peace has promoted two of its Senior First Officers, Felix Adebambo and Emmanuel Adeniji, to the rank of Captain on its Embraer 195-E2 aircraft fleet. The promotion was formalised during a decoration ceremony held at the airline’s…
India detains three Nigerians over alleged illegal stay
Three Nigerian men have been arrested in Delhi, India, for allegedly staying in the country without valid immigration documents, police officials confirmed. Three Nigerians have been arrested in Delhi, India, for allegedly staying in the country without valid immigration documents….
Native American Women Make History In Tribal, State And Federal Elections
Native American women have achieved historic political milestones in the 2026 United States elections, winning key positions across tribal, state and federal governments. The victories include the election of the first Native American woman to the United States Senate, the…
DisCos Apologise To Nigerians Over Power Outages
The apology comes amid growing frustration over inadequate electricity supply, with households and businesses struggling to cope with prolonged outages in recent weeks. Electricity Distribution Companies (DisCos) have apologised to Nigerians over persistent electricity shortages across the country, acknowledging the…