Nearly 90,000 displaced as Ghana flood death toll reaches 34
Nearly 90,000 displaced as Ghana flood death toll reaches 34 The National Disaster Management Organisation (NADMO) has confirmed that the death toll from the recent floods across Ghana has risen to 34, as emergency response teams continue rescue, recovery and…
Riyad Mahrez Announces Retirement From Algeria After World Cup Exit
Algeria captain Riyad Mahrez has announced his retirement from international football following his country’s elimination from the 2026 FIFA World Cup.The 35-year-old confirmed that the Round of 32 defeat to Switzerland marked his final appearance for the Desert Foxes, bringing…
US-based Nigerian wins NDC governorship ticket in Ogun
A United States-based physician and board-certified paediatrician, Dr Bolaji Odusina, has pitched her tent with the African Democratic Congress as she prepares for the 2027 Ogun State governorship race. Odusina had recently declared her intention to contest the governorship seat,…
Southeast Nigerian Students Reach International STEM Olympiad Grand Finals in Rome
A team of outstanding students from Southeast Nigeria has reached the Grand Finals of the International STEM Olympiad, proudly representing Nigeria on the global stage at the Università Campus Bio-Medico di Roma in Italy. According to the post shared by…
Togo, Benin, Niger Owe Nigeria N17.45bn for Electricity in Q1 2026
Nigeria is owed approximately N17.45 billion by Togo, Benin Republic, and Niger Republic for electricity supplied during the first quarter of 2026. The outstanding debt was disclosed in the latest industry report, which showed that the three neighbouring countries are…
Nigeria Qualifies for Second Round of World Cup Qualifiers
Nigeria has officially secured qualification for the second round of the FIFA World Cup qualifiers after finishing among the teams that advanced from the group stage. The Super Eagles booked their place following a successful qualifying campaign, keeping alive their…
Shakira Launches FIFA Fundraiser for Venezuelan Children
Global music star Shakira has partnered with the FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund to raise money in support of vulnerable children from Venezuela, helping improve access to education and essential learning resources. The initiative aims to provide educational opportunities for…
Indonesia turns coconut waste into poultry feed
A project in Indonesia’s Aceh Province has enabled local poultry farmers to reduce feed costs by up to 60% by converting coconut waste into a valuable feed ingredient. The initiative was launched by state-owned company Semen Indonesia through its subsidiary…
Peter Obi Blames Poor Leadership for UN Food Crisis Warning in Northern Nigeria
Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi has reacted to a recent United Nations warning about worsening food insecurity in Northern Nigeria, describing the situation as a consequence of poor leadership and years of inadequate governance. Obi said the warning should…
TCN Announces Planned Power Outage at Abuja Transmission Substation
The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has announced a scheduled power outage affecting parts of Abuja due to planned maintenance work at one of its transmission substations. According to the announcement, the temporary shutdown is necessary to allow engineers to…