Samson Ajao Sets New Record for Longest Reading Marathon
Guinness World Records has officially recognised 27-year-old Samson Ajao from Osogbo for his incredible achievement of reading aloud for 215 hours, earning the title for the “longest marathon reading aloud” and making it one of the longest marathon record attempts…
Government plans evacuation, camps as flood hits 28 states
Flooding affects 133 LGs, 526,703 persons, Tinubu promises aid According to the National Emergency Management Agency, the heavy rains and flooding that have wreaked havoc across the country in recent times have spread 28 states, claiming 175 lives and displacing…
Tinubu sympathises with flood victims, promises aid
President Bola Tinubu has expressed his heartfelt sympathy to flood victims nationwide. Tinubu said he is committed to providing the necessary support to help them recover from the devastation. Last week, the National Emergency Management Agency reported that floods have…
South Africa Achieves 150 Days of Uninterrupted Power Supply
South Africa has gone 150 consecutive days without any planned power outages, the state power utility Eskom said at the weekend. This milestone marks a dramatic turnaround from over a year ago when South Africa was plagued by persistent and…
Enugu Governor, Peter Mbah Urges Youth to Embrace Technology and Hard Work for Success
The governor of Enugu State, Dr. Peter Mbah, has advised youth of the state to embrace technology and imbibe the virtues of hard work, courage, and empathy in order to make success out of their lives. Mbah, however, emphasised that…
Ghana and Nigeria combine as Ayew assists Ndidi goal in Leicester Cup win over Tranmere Rovers
The African brothers combined to give Steve Cooper his first win as Leicester City boss. Nigeria’s Wilfred Ndidi was on target as Leicester City enjoyed a 4-0 win over Tranmere Rovers in the EFL Cup second round. Ndidi found the…
AFCON: Ekong, Aina, Awoniyi return for qualifiers
New Al-Kholood FC of Saudi defender William Troost-Ekong is back in the national team for the first time since the 2023 AFCON in Ivory Coast, as well as Nottingham Forest duo Olaoluwa Aina and Taiwo Awoniyi and unsettled Napoli striker…
GHANA: Nana Ama McBrown Begs US Embassy Over Visa Ban
Actress and media personality Nana Ama McBrown has appealed to the US Embassy in Accra to lift the visa ban imposed on her. Nana Ama’s plea comes years after she was deported from the United States in 2001, following an…
Mohammed takes over as NIA DG
The new Director-General of the National Intelligence Agency, Mohammed Mohammed, has officially taken over from his predecessor, Ahmed Abubakar. President Bola Tinubu appointed Mohammed as the new helmsman of the agency following Abubakar’s resignation. The transition was formalised on Tuesday,…
BREAKING: Bruno Labbadia Appointed New Head Coach of Super Eagles
The Nigeria Football Federation has announced that it has reached an agreement with German tactician, Bruno Labbadia, to become the Head Coach of Nigeria’s Senior Men National Team, Super Eagles. NFF General Secretary, Dr. Mohammed Sanusi, said in the early…