el-Rufai files fresh N10b suit against ICPC for allegedly denying family access to him
Former Governor of Kaduna State, Nasir el-Rufai, has filed, among nine reliefs, a fresh N10 billion fundamental rights suit against the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), alleging that the agency has prevented his wife and son…
Actress Hayden Panettiere, known for roles in Heroes and Nashville, dies aged 36
US actress Hayden Panettiere – best known for her roles in the TV series Heroes and Nashville – has died aged 36. “It is with profound sadness that we share the tragic passing of our beloved Hayden,” her father Skip…
Hudspeth Returns To Lagos, Set To Deepen U.S.- Nigeria Trade, Innovation Ties
The United States has appointed Brandon Hudspeth as its new Consul General in Lagos, with the career diplomat expected to deepen economic, technology and security cooperation between Nigeria and the United States during his three-year tenure. Hudspeth, who has returned…
South African Inventor Creates Humanoid Robot that Speaks All 11 Official Languages
South African inventor Mzwandile Zulu has created a humanoid robot capable of engaging with individuals through the nation’s eleven recognised official languages. The system is engineered to comprehend and reply in tongues such as isiZulu, isiXhosa, Sepedi, Xitsonga, Afrikaans, English,…
2026 Ballon d’Or rankings after PSG won UEFA Super Cup
Paris Saint-Germain’s 2-1 victory over Aston Villa in the UEFA Super Cup has added another layer to the race for the 2026 Ballon d’Or. The French champions continued their impressive run of success by claiming another European trophy on Wednesday…
Lagos Baptist Alumni Association rewards 11 first-class graduates
The Lagos State Baptist Students Alumni Association has awarded a cash prize of N500, 000 each to 11 first-class graduates of the fellowship, as part of the association’s gesture to encourage academic excellence and godliness. While making the presentation at…
Contractor goes into hiding as 3-storey building collapses in Abia
The contractor handling an ongoing three-storey building in Umuozue area of Osisioma Ngwa LGA, Abia State has reportedly gone into hiding, following the collapse of the house on Thursday morning. The building which is located at No.7 Chima Otuka Street…
1.9m PVCs collected for Osun governorship election – INEC
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says 1,906,390 registered voters in Osun State have collected their Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) ahead of Saturday’s governorship election in the state.Mohammed Haruna, INEC National Commissioner and Chairman, Information and Voter Education, disclosed this…
THE INDUSTRIALIST DRIVING AFRICA TOWARD SELF-RELIANCE AND INTRA-AFRICAN TRADE
When conversations turn to investment and industrialisation in Africa, one name that frequently stands out is Nigerian industrialist Aliko Dangote. Over several decades, Dangote has built one of Africa’s largest business empires, expanding from commodity trading into manufacturing, cement, fertiliser,…
KENYAN ARRESTED IN ZAMBIA OVER ALLEGED PLOT TO INTERFERE WITH ELECTION
A 56-year-old Kenyan national has been arrested in Zambia over an alleged cybercrime operation targeting state systems ahead of the country’s 2026 general election. The suspect, identified as Michael Njuka, was arrested during an intelligence-led operation carried out by a…