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Tougher Deportation Laws Needed, Says Kemi Badenoch

UK Conservative Party leader, Kemi Badenoch has criticised Prime Minister, Keir Starmer’s Labour government, declaring that the UK is “a home, not a hotel” and calling for tougher immigration laws. In a video posted on her official X account on…

World Bank appointment: I’m honoured, says Dangote

President/Chief Executive of Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote The President and Chief Executive of the Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, has expressed gratitude over his appointment to the World Bank’s Private Sector Investment Lab, a body tasked with boosting investment and job…

Morocco claim first-ever U-17 AFCON title and

Morocco etched their name into African football history on Saturday evening, lifting their first-ever CAF U-17 Africa Cup of Nations trophy after a dramatic 4-2 penalty shootout victory over two-time champions Mali. The fiercely contested final at the electric Stade…

Meet Nigerian-British model who made Forbes’ youngest Under 30 list

Meet Nigerian-British model who made Forbes’ youngest Under 30 list In 2023, Jordan Oguntayo made history as the youngest person ever named to Forbes’ prestigious Under 30 Europe list. At just 14 years old, the Nigerian-British model joined a cohort…

FG proposes two-year NYSC to boost youth employment

The Federal Government has proposed the extension of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) scheme from one year to two years as part of efforts to deepen skills acquisition and boost youth employment. The proposed extension includes an expansion of…

Nigerian model Ololade Ayelabola sets world record for longest catwalk walk

Nigerian model Ololade Ayelabola has made history by setting the record for the longest distance walked on a catwalk. She covered an astonishing 125.11 kilometers (77.74 miles) during a five-day fashion event held in Lagos. The 26-year-old embarked on the…

Pope Francis set to make first public appearance in five weeks amidst health battle

The Sovereign Pontiff, Pope Francis, is poised to make his first public appearance in over five weeks, a moment that will undoubtedly resound across Christendom. The Vatican confirmed that the Holy Father, who has been convalescing at Rome’s Gemelli Hospital…

BREAKING: Nollywood actress Nkechi Nweje Is Dead

Nollywood actress Nkechi Nweje has reportedly passed away. Details surrounding her death remain unclear. Stay tuned for updates.

Empowering Women, Transforming Leadership: Leading Ladies Africa Hosts 5th Summit

Leading Ladies Africa (LLA) has championed gender-inclusive leadership at its 5th Leadership by Inclusion Summit in Lagos, addressing challenges faced by women in leadership while providing actionable solutions for progress. The summit, which was organised in partnership with IE University,…

US expels South African Ambassador, says he ‘hates’ Trump

The US decision to expel South Africa’s ambassador was “regrettable,” the office of the South African president said Saturday, after Washington’s top diplomat accused the envoy of hating America and President Donald Trump. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Friday…