6-YEAR-OLD NIGERIAN MATH PRODIGY WINS ₦21M SCHOLARSHIP AFTER SCORING 100% IN NATIONAL COMPETITION
Six-year-old Nigerian mathematics prodigy Ugwoezuonu Ogechi Zara has earned national recognition after achieving a perfect 100% score in the primary category of the National Mathematics Competition (NMC) organised by the Mathematics Association of Nigeria (MAN). Zara’s exceptional performance earned her…
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…
Troops intercept 35-year-old terrorists’ collaborator, recover N5.3m in Zamfara
Troops of Operation Fansan Yamma (OPFY) on a patrol near Maradun in Zamfara State have intercepted a 35-year-old terrorists’ collaborator, Lawali Dan Alo, and recovered N5.302 million and mobile phone from him. “Preliminary interrogation showed the suspect was allegedly delivering…
Nigerian filmmakers must match rich stories with quality production – Hafiz Oyetoro
Veteran Nigerian actor, Dr. Hafiz Oyetoro, has urged filmmakers in the country to complement Nigeria’s rich cultural stories with high-quality production standards if they want to achieve global recognition. Oyetoro made the call during a three-day filmmaking workshop organised by…
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…
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…
Peter Obi donates ₦10 million to Ibadan College of Nursing, reaffirms commitment to healthcare education.
Former Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi has donated ₦10 million to the College of Nursing Sciences, Oluyoro, Ibadan, as part of his continued support for healthcare education and the training of future medical professionals. Obi made the donation during…
TikTok star Sydney Towle, who shared her cancer journey online, dies aged 26
Sydney Towle, a popular social media influencer who shared her experience living with a rare, aggressive form of cancer, has died at the age of 26. Towle’s family announced her death, from complications related to bile duct cancer that had…