The Alliance of Sahel States (AES), comprising Niger, Mali, and Burkina Faso, has officially unveiled its federation flag, marking a significant step in its regional integration efforts. The move comes as the AES accelerates its push for self-reliance following its recent withdrawal from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS). In a bid to…
Senior Chief Nsefu A 96-year-old woman of Senior Chief Nsefu in Mambwe district of Eastern Province of Zambia has been set ablaze by her three granddaughters over suspicion that she bewitched them not to find stable marriages with well to do husbands. The incident occurred on Monday at Malama Village between 21 and 23 hours….
Zuriel Oduwole, a global advocate for peace, education, and gender equality, has been nominated for the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize. At 22, Oduwole has engaged with world leaders to drive policy changes, particularly in education access and social reforms. Born in Los Angeles to Nigerian grandparents, she has met with over 35 presidents and prime…
Some Nigerians living in the United Kingdom have staged a protest against the increasing cases of certificate of sponsorship scams in the country. The protestors expressed frustration over the rise in the fraudulent activities targeting individuals seeking to obtain sponsorship for work in the UK. This newspaper learnt that some UK-based Nigerians assembled on Marsham…
Jailed militant leader, Henry Okah South Africa’s Constitutional Court, on February 18, 2025, issued two significant orders allowing Henry Okah, the imprisoned leader of the Movement for the Emancipation of the Niger Delta (MEND), to submit fresh applications challenging his incarceration. These applications are expected to be treated with urgency. On January 21, 2013, a…
By Prof. John Imonbhio Abhuere The visits by IMF officials in 2024 produced negative effects on both the IMF and Nigeria. In this segment of my reflection on the IMF and nation building in Nigeria, I shall discuss some of them including how the visits alienated the citizens, created apathy and hatred for the IMF…
Friends and family of former Redeemed Christian Fellowship leader in Olabisi Onabanjo University (OOU), Jimmy, were reportedly thrown into shock after photos from his wedding ceremony with a male partner in the United States (US) surfaced on social media. According to a report by TheNewsGuru, Pastor Jimmy was a preacher, music director, and President of…
Vinicius Junior has completed the takeover of a second division Portuguese club, follows in Real Madrid teammate Kylian Mbappe’s footsteps A consortium of Spanish and Brazilian investors, including Real Madrid star Vinicius, has completed the takeover of Liga Portugal 2 side Alverca as former owner Ricardo Vicintin sold his stake. Per Record, the new owners…
South African authorities have explained the reasons behind the arrest and detention of Anabela Rungo, the mother of the reigning Ms Universe Africa and Oceania, Chidimma Adetshina, by Home Affairs. According to a Homes Affairs, she was arrested for continuing to reside in South Africa after her documentation was revoked in September last year, over…
Libya authorities uncovered nearly 50 bodies this week from two mass graves in the country’s southeastern desert, officials said. In the latest tragedy involve people seeking to reach Europe through the chaos-stricken North African country. The first mass grave with 19 bodies was found last Friday in a farm in the southeastern city of Kufra,…
