Former Kenyan Athlete Jailed 80 Years in Mexico
Former Kenyan Athlete Sentenced to 80 Years in Mexican Prison, Family Seeks Government Intervention A Kenyan man from Baringo County has reportedly been sentenced to 80 years in prison in Mexico, prompting renewed calls for the Kenyan government to intervene…
Rivers LG bans commercial motorcycles from Aug. 1
The Obio/Akpor Local Government Area (LGA) Council has announced a ban on commercial motorcycles, popularly known as Okada, from operating within the area, taking effect on Aug. 1 The Chairman of the council, Dr Gift Worlu, disclosed this in a…
PFIPC scandal: Presidency clears Gbajabiamila, says accuser an impostor
Presidency on Wednesday dismissed allegations linking the Chief of Staff to the President, Femi Gbajabiamila, to an alleged appointment-for-cash scandal, describing his accuser, Adeniyi Matthew, an acclaimed Director General of the Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council/Presidential Economic Advisory Council, as…
Witness Admits Emefiele Didn’t Benefit in $6.2m Fraudulently Withdrawn from CBN
Witness Admits Emefiele Didn’t Benefit in $6.2m Fraudulently Withdrawn from CBN A witness of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Mr Okpoziakpo Eloho, on Thursday, admitted before a High Court of the Federal Capital Territory, that the former Governor…
Untapped Potential as Mozambican Leader Commences State Visit to Tanzania
President Daniel Chapo of Mozambique has begun a state visit to Tanzania aimed at strengthening the long-standing friendship and strategic partnership between the two neighboring countries. The visit focuses on unlocking untapped opportunities in trade, investment, agriculture, energy, infrastructure, tourism,…
US-based Nigerian engineer pleads guilty to diverting $1.64m to family’s bank account
A former building inspector with the City of St. Louis, Adebanjo Popoola has pleaded guilty to diverting about $1.64 million meant for repairing dilapidated buildings to himself and his relatives. Popoola, 57, admitted to three counts of wire fraud in…
South African Fans Named Among World’s Most Colourful Supporters at 2026 World Cup.
South African fans have been named among the world’s most colourful supporter cultures ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, according to a new international fan reputation study. The World Cup Reputation Index, commissioned by British entrepreneur and lifelong football…
South Africa on edge amid anti-migrant protests
South Africa remained on high alert as nationwide anti-migrant protests intensified, raising fears of renewed xenophobic violence and forcing thousands of foreign nationals to flee their homes or seek refuge. The demonstrations, organised by anti-immigration groups, called for the removal…
Kenya Secures $750 Million World Bank Loan to Reduce Reliance on Domestic Borrowing
The Kenyan government has secured a $750 million loan from the World Bank as part of efforts to reduce its dependence on domestic borrowing and strengthen the country’s public finances. According to government officials, the funding is expected to ease…
South Africa makes fresh move to deport Chidimma Adetshina
South African authorities have intensified efforts to deport former beauty queen Chidimma Adetshina after alleging that she had been living in the country without legal immigration status. The Department of Home Affairs has asked the Cape Town Regional Court to…