Zambia’s president wins second term with 60% of the vote
Zambia’s President Hakainde Hichilema has been re-elected for second five-year term after securing 60% of the valid votes cast, the electoral commission has announced. Hichilema’s win was widely expected, with his closest challenger Brian Mundubile getting 38% of the votes….
Tinubu’s Reforms Driving Development Without Borrowing In Katsina, Says Radda
Katsina State Governor, Dikko Radda, has said the economic reforms introduced by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu are helping state governments execute major development projects while paying workers’ salaries and pensions without relying on loans. Radda made the statement on Sunday,…
Cameroon crush Malawi to win first-ever WAFCON crown
Cameroon won their first ever Women’s Africa Cup of Nations title by dismantling Malawi 3-0 in Rabat on Sunday, with three goals coming during a one-sided first-half display. Three-time defeated finalists in previous editions of the tournament, Cameroon ousted last…
el-Rufai files fresh N10b suit against ICPC for allegedly denying family access to him
Former Governor of Kaduna State, Nasir el-Rufai, has filed, among nine reliefs, a fresh N10 billion fundamental rights suit against the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), alleging that the agency has prevented his wife and son…
Actress Hayden Panettiere, known for roles in Heroes and Nashville, dies aged 36
US actress Hayden Panettiere – best known for her roles in the TV series Heroes and Nashville – has died aged 36. “It is with profound sadness that we share the tragic passing of our beloved Hayden,” her father Skip…
Hudspeth Returns To Lagos, Set To Deepen U.S.- Nigeria Trade, Innovation Ties
The United States has appointed Brandon Hudspeth as its new Consul General in Lagos, with the career diplomat expected to deepen economic, technology and security cooperation between Nigeria and the United States during his three-year tenure. Hudspeth, who has returned…
South African Inventor Creates Humanoid Robot that Speaks All 11 Official Languages
South African inventor Mzwandile Zulu has created a humanoid robot capable of engaging with individuals through the nation’s eleven recognised official languages. The system is engineered to comprehend and reply in tongues such as isiZulu, isiXhosa, Sepedi, Xitsonga, Afrikaans, English,…
Osun Decides: Adeleke Leads With 19 LGs, Oyebamiji Trails With 11
Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has taken an early lead in the state’s governorship election, winning 19 of the 30 Local Government Areas announced so far. His closest challenger, Bola Oyebamiji of the All Progressives Congress (APC), secured victories in…
2026 Ballon d’Or rankings after PSG won UEFA Super Cup
Paris Saint-Germain’s 2-1 victory over Aston Villa in the UEFA Super Cup has added another layer to the race for the 2026 Ballon d’Or. The French champions continued their impressive run of success by claiming another European trophy on Wednesday…
Lagos Baptist Alumni Association rewards 11 first-class graduates
The Lagos State Baptist Students Alumni Association has awarded a cash prize of N500, 000 each to 11 first-class graduates of the fellowship, as part of the association’s gesture to encourage academic excellence and godliness. While making the presentation at…