Nigerian woman becomes captain in US Army
The promotion comes a few months after Uzoma revealed that she had been promoted to the rank of sergeant in March 2026. At the time, she celebrated the achievement by writing: “Got promoted to Sergeant today. Grateful to God for…
UEFA, others’ response to FIFA expose weakness in CAF
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) showed weakness in its endorsement of embattled FIFA President Gianni Infantino, following scrutiny of the FIFA Forward Enterprise (“FFE”). The FIFA Forward Enterprise (“FFE”), proposed by FIFA, has been rejected by the Union of…
CNN, DANGOTE ENTER MULTI-YEAR PARTNERSHIP TO SPOTLIGHT AFRICAN BUSINESSES
CNN International Commercial (CNNIC) and Dangote Industries Limited have entered into a multi-year global partnership aimed at highlighting African businesses, innovation and industrial development on the international stage. A major part of the partnership is Dangote’s sponsorship of “Africa Inc.”,…
Germany deports 137 Nigerians in five chartered flights
Germany deported at least 137 Nigerian citizens in five documented chartered operations between February and June 2026, according to reports sighted by The PUNCH. The documented arrivals comprised 27 Nigerians deported in February, 37 deported directly by Germany as part…
British born Nigerian journalist, Akinsanya, to anchor CNN’s ‘Africa Inc’ Series
CNN International has appointed British born Nigerian journalist, Adefemi Akinsanya, as the host of its new multiplatform feature series, Africa Inc So Arise News is one of her current/main platforms, and she’s been with them for several years. Akinsanya will…
Why Nigerians remain in Saudi prisons after serving jail terms — Envoy
Nigeria’s Ambassador to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Dr. Yakubu N. Gambo, has raised concerns over the plight of Nigerians who remain in Saudi prisons and detention centres even after completing their jail terms because they are unable to pay…
Ebola Cases Top 4,000 In DRC As WHO Urges Ervebo Vaccine Trial
The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is facing one of its most serious Ebola outbreaks in history, with confirmed infections surpassing 4,000 and the death toll reaching about 1,850. According to the latest figures from Congolese health authorities, 4,053 confirmed…
WAFCON: Zambia coach fumes as controversial CAF rule sees Super Falcons, Malawi qualify
Head coach of Zambia’s women national team, Nora Häuptle, has hit out at the tie-break rule enforced by the Confederation of African Football, CAF, at the ongoing Women’s Africa Cup of Nations.The rule saw the Copper Queens exit the competition,…
Moroccan women’s football star mourns younger sister killed in beach accident.
Moroccan women’s national team player Ibtissam Jraïdi is mourning the tragic loss of her younger sister, who reportedly died in a beach accident. According to reports, the incident occurred at a beach where strong waves swept several people into the…
Jacob Zuma appoints son as MK Party deputy president after leadership shake-up.
Former South African President Jacob Zuma has appointed his son, Duduzane Zuma, as the Deputy President of the uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) Party following a major leadership reshuffle within the party. The announcement came after Zuma removed the party’s previous deputy…