MTN, Telecel prepare to battle for Ghana’s 5G licences after billionaire Ambani deal ends
Ghana is preparing to open its 5G market to competition, with MTN Group and Telecel Group set to bid for new licences after the government moved to end the exclusive rights previously granted to a state-backed wholesale provider. The planned…
Starmer gifted gun and ammunition by Turkish president at Nato
Sir Keir Starmer was given a personalised revolver with live ammunition as a gift by Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan during the Nato summit. The firearm, engraved with the prime minister’s name, was one of a series of similar gifts…
Ghanian Government Advises South Africa President Ramaphosa to Postpone Ghana Visit
The Ghanaian government has reportedly advised South African President Cyril Ramaphosa to postpone his planned visit to Ghana due to ongoing security and logistical concerns. .According to reports, Ghanaian authorities recommended delaying the trip until the situation improves to ensure…
LAGOS GOVT CALLS FOR STRONGER FIRE SAFETY CULTURE AT LIFSC 3.0
The Lagos State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to improving fire safety standards across the state, urging residents, property owners, and businesses to embrace a stronger culture of prevention and safety. Representing Governor Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu as the keynote speaker…
China sentences official to death for taking $325m in bribes
A court in eastern China has sentenced a former city official to death for taking more than 2.2bn yuan ($325m; £243m) in bribes over 30 years. Yang Youlin, who served in various positions in Nanjing city from 1993 to 2023,…
Atiku Demands Immediate Suspension of Gbajabiamila, Gives Reasons
The presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Atiku Abubakar, has called on President Bola Tinubu to suspend his Chief of Staff, Femi Gbajabiamila, over an alleged N400 million bribery scandal. In a statement issued on Tuesday, Atiku said…
Nigerian-American Teen ugo ugochukwu Storms to Silverstone Sprint Victory
Nigerian-American racing sensation Ugo Ugochukwu continued his impressive rise in international motorsport by claiming victory in the Sprint Race at Silverstone, further strengthening his reputation as one of the sport’s brightest young talents. The triumph comes shortly after Ugo secured…
Ebonyi NDC crisis deepens as deputy chairman, others resign
Ahead of the 2027 general elections, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Ebonyi State has received a major political boost following the defection of no fewer than 4,000 members of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), including the party’s Deputy Chairman,…
FG probes anti-competitive practices by Meta, Google, X against Nigerian media
The Federal Government has launched an investigation into alleged anti-competitive practices by major digital platforms, including Meta, Google, and X, over concerns that their business operations may be disadvantaging Nigerian media organizations. The probe will examine whether the platforms are…
Nnorom to take over from Elumelu as UBA chairman
Tony Elumelu will retire as Group Chairman of United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc on August 21, having completed the 12-year tenure limit set by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) for non-executive directors of banks. The bank’s board, at…