Kris Jenner’s mother Mary Jo dies aged 91
Mary Jo Campbell, the mother of the Kardashian-Jenner “momager” Kris Jenner, has died aged 91. Jenner, 70, announced the news on Thursday on social media: “Today, we said goodbye to my beautiful Mommy MJ.”No cause of death was immediately provided….
Meet Folorunso Alakija, West Africa’s first female billionaire who turned an unwanted Nigerian oil block into a billion-dollar fortune
African women are finally claiming their place among the continent’s most powerful business leaders, but few have turned ambition, instinct and relentless hustle into a multibillion-dollar empire quite like Folorunso Alakija. Fourteen years after entering Forbes’ roll call of Africa’s…
Ebola Spreads Faster in DR Congo as Uganda Nears End of Virus Outbreak
The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is accelerating, raising fresh concerns among health authorities as new infections continue to emerge in affected communities. The increase in confirmed cases has been linked to ongoing insecurity, population displacement,…
Chidimma Adetshina Challenges Deportation as South African Authorities Push for Her Removal
Beauty queen Chidimma Adetshina is reportedly fighting efforts by South Africa’s Department of Home Affairs to deport her from the country, following a prolonged legal and administrative dispute over her citizenship and immigration status. The case stems from an investigation…
Court bars FRSC officials from state roads
The Federal High Court sitting in Kano has ruled that the Federal Road Safety Commission (FRSC) lacks the authority to operate on state and local government roads. The court has also declared the actions in Kano metropolis unlawful and a…
Pretoria accuses Ghana and Nigeria of spreading false news over xenophobia to isolate SA
South Africa has accused Ghana and Nigeria of mounting a sustained campaign to isolate South Africa from the rest of Africa under the guise of criticising xenophobic attacks on its citizens. “This campaign has sought to create an impression that…
Ghana government to crack down on TV stations airing Nigerian movies
The Ghanaian government, through the National Film Authority (NFA), has announced plans to take tougher action against television stations accused of illegally broadcasting Nigerian movies without obtaining the required licenses or permission from copyright owners. The move follows complaints by…
Lagos govt begins documentation of informal public spaces, directs occupants to present ownership documents
The Lagos State Government has commenced a comprehensive documentation exercise targeting informal public spaces across the state as part of efforts to improve urban planning, protect public assets, and ensure compliance with land regulations. State officials said the exercise will…
Nigeria, Morocco partner on agric intelligence to boost food security
She noted that “the future of agriculture depends not only on improved inputs, but equally on stronger intelligence,” adding that “through this partnership, Nigeria is strengthening the institutional capabilities needed to plan better, respond faster and make more informed decisions….
Starmer becomes first UK PM to receive top French honour
Sir Keir Starmer has become the first serving UK prime minister to be awarded France’s top honour, the Legion d’honneur.He received the award at the end of a meeting of the so-called Coalition of the Willing – the group of…