LAWMA seals markets, shops in Ikotun-Igando
Issues compliance notices in Ojuelegba The Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) has intensified its environmental enforcement campaign across the state, sealing several markets, shopping complexes and commercial premises in the Ikotun-Igando axis over persistent sanitation violations. It has also issued…
Oprah on the Future of the Oprah Winfrey Leadership Academy for Girls
Every week, Oprah sets an intention exclusively for Oprah Daily Insiders, with reflections on topics like letting go, forgiveness, coming into your own, and more. Hey, Insiders. What a week I’ve had. I came to South Africa to deliver a…
NYSC Makes NERD Clearance Mandatory for Prospective Corps Members
The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has announced that all prospective corps members must obtain a NERD clearance as part of the requirements for mobilization into the national service scheme. According to the scheme, the clearance is intended to strengthen…
US Raises Visa Bond Requirement to Up to $20,000 for Citizens of 30 African Countries
The United States has introduced a new visa bond policy requiring applicants from 30 African countries to pay a refundable bond of up to $20,000 when applying for certain business and tourist visas. The policy is aimed at reducing visa…
14-Year-Old Brazilian Boy Turns Cassava Peels Into Biodegradable Packaging
A 14-year-old boy from Brazil is gaining international recognition after developing an innovative way to turn cassava peels into biodegradable packaging. The young inventor created the eco-friendly material as a sustainable alternative to plastic, using cassava waste that would normally…
Team Nigeria Finishes As Highest-Ranked African Nation At 2026 Commonwealth Games
Nigeria’s seventh-place finish and 10 gold medals ensured Team Nigeria closed the Games as one of the competition’s standout performers. Team Nigeria ended the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland, as one of the competition’s top-performing nations, finishing seventh on…
Thousands begin journey home from Morocco border with Spain
Thousands of people turned back from the Spanish enclave of Ceuta and returned to Morocco’s Fnideq began boarding buses home on Friday, with the operation continuing on Saturday, according to AFP journalists at the scene. A Moroccan source close to…
Nigeria’s Anichebe set to buy England football club
Former Nigeria international, Victor Anichebe, is leading a takeover bid to buy English club Bromley.According to The Sun, Anichebe is spearheading discussions to buy the newly-promoted League One side. Bromley’s current majority owner, Robin Stanton-Gleaves, is locked in ongoing talks…
MasterChef Nigeria winner clinches N73m grand prize
After 13 weeks of unforgettable challenges, 26-year-old Favour Bessan, better known as Favy, has been crowned the winner of MasterChef Nigeria Season 1, taking home the coveted MasterChef Nigeria trophy and the N73 million grand prize. The historic finale saw…
Team Ghana Ends 2026 Commonwealth Games Campaign with Two Medals
Team Ghana has wrapped up its campaign at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland, with a total of two medals after ten days of competition. The Ghanaian contingent competed across several sports, including athletics, boxing, cycling, swimming, judo, weightlifting,…