Argentina drops investigation into President Milei over crypto fraud
A criminal investigation into Argentine President Javier Milei and his sister’s links to a cryptocurrency scandal has been dropped. The case against Milei and his sister Karina Milei was dismissed by federal judge Marcelo Martinez de Giorgi at the request…
2027: Nigeria’s 103 million registered voters face turnout test
Nigeria is heading into the 2027 general elections with more than 103 million registered voters, but the growing voter register has raised another important question: how many Nigerians will actually turn up to vote? The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC)…
Nigeria Unveil Robotic Surgery Academy In Ogun State
The Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, has reaffirmed President Bola Tinubu’s commitment to human capital development under the Renewed Hope Agenda with the launch of the Redeemer’s Health Village (RHV) RoboMed Robotics Academy in Ogun State. Dr. Alausa said…
Nollywood Actor Steven Echendu Is Dead
Nollywood actor Steven Echendu has died, according to a tribute shared by his colleague, Wisdom Nwankwo. Nwankwo disclosed that he learnt of Echendu’s passing on Thursday, expressing sadness over the loss of the actor. Echendu was known for his work…
Many feared trapped as multi-storey building collapses in Kenya
A multi-storey building under construction collapsed suddenly in Nairobi’s Eastleigh area on Friday, October 23, 2026, raising fears that several people may be trapped beneath the massive pile of concrete and debris. The building, reported by different sources as having…
Greece passes social media ban for kids under 15
Greece’s parliament has passed legislation banning children under the age of 15 from using social media, making the country one of the latest to introduce strict age restrictions on young people’s access to social networking platforms. The new law is…
Nollywood veteran actor Francis Duru dies at 57
Veteran Nigerian actor Francis Duru has died at the age of 57, according to an announcement by his family on his official Instagram account. The actor’s family made the announcement in the early hours of Friday, October 23, stating that…
MTN Ghana rewards winners of 30th anniversary promotion
MTN Ghana has rewarded winners of its 30th-anniversary customer promotion with three brand-new Toyota Land Cruiser Prado vehicles and a cash prize of GH¢30,000, bringing its three-month promotional campaign to a close. The final prize presentation ceremony was held at…
BBC Look East presenter to leave after 35 years
BBC Look East presenter Susie Fowler-Watt has decided to hang up her earpiece for the final time as she prepares to leave the corporation after 35 years. Susie, one of the longest-serving presenters at the BBC, will host her final…
Maradona death trial verdict set for December 22
The verdict in the trial over the 2020 death of Argentine football legend Diego Maradona will be delivered on December 22, the court announced Thursday, after six months of hearings. The trial of seven healthcare professionals accused of negligence in…