Namibia, Botswana to boost cooperation in diamond sector amid global decline-Xinhua
Namibia and Botswana have agreed to develop joint strategies to safeguard the competitiveness of natural diamonds and explore new areas of cooperation in the sector, as both countries grapple with declining revenues from the gem trade. The agreement was reached…
Nigerian Correctional officer wins 2025 UN Trailblazer Award
Chief Superintendent of Corrections, CSC Olukemi Ibikunle of the Nigerian Correctional Service NCoS has emerged winner of the 2025 United Nations Trailblazer Award for Women Justice and Corrections Officers. The prestigious honour, conferred by the United Nations Department of Peace…
BREAKING: INEC Gets New Chairman: Professor Joash Amupitan
The National Council of State has ratified and approved the appointment of Prof. Joash Ojo Amupitan, SAN, as the new Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). The National Council of State has unanimously approved the appointment of Professor…
Former Delta Customary Court Of Appeal President, Hon. Justice Elumeze, Is Dead
The immediate past President of the Customary Court of Appeal in Delta State, Hon. Justice Patience Onuwa Elumeze, has reportedly passed on, two years after she retired from service. Elumeze, in her 60s, was said to have reportedly passed after…
Ethiopia Starts Construction of Railway Link to AMG Industrial Park
Ethiopia has begun building a 3-kilometre railway line connecting AMG Industrial Park to Endode station, the Ethio-Djibouti Railway Corporation said. The project, designed and executed by local engineers, is scheduled for completion within six months. It will support the transport…
Hearn: Joshua has Africa offers, still wants Fury
Anthony Joshua is considering offers to fight in Ghana and Nigeria before a megafight with Tyson Fury in 2026, according to Matchroom promoter Eddie Hearn. Joshua (28-4, 25 KOs) turns 36 next week and has not boxed since a knockout…
Super Eagles’ quartet speak on Lesotho tie
Ahead of Friday’s 2026 World Cup qualifier against Lesotho, some Super Eagles stars have shared their thoughts on the game. As the team rounds off preparations for the big match holding in South Africa, members of the squad have spoken…
INEC Appoints May Agbamuche-Mbu as Acting National Chairman
INEC Chairman, Mahmood Yakubu, Steps Down After Two Terms* The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Professor Mahmood Yakubu, has stepped down from office after completing his second term of 10 years. During his tenure, Yakubu oversaw significant…
Renowned Military Doctor, Dr. Watson Tonegbone Eghagha, Passes On At 84
The Eghagha family of Mereje in Okpe Local Government Area, Delta State, has announced the passing of their patriarch, Dr. Watson Tonegbone Eghagha, who died on Wednesday, October 8, 2025, at the age of 84. Born in 1941, Dr. Eghagha…
Nollywood Actor Duro Michael is dead
Nollywood actor Duro Michael has passed away after struggling with health challenges for many years.His death was confirmed on Thursday by a colleague, days after he died. Michael had been living with diabetes for a long time, a condition that…