Prior to 1994, South Africa was a country whose brand image was defined through the entrenched apartheid system. Its architecture was that of being racist, oppressive and fascist in character. After the first democratically elected government came into power in 1994, it prioritised to change the country’s image as well as to reposition the country’s […]
Former Kano State Governor, Rabiu Kwankwaso, has denied reports that he is planning to change his political party. Reports emerged recently suggesting that Kwankwaso is on the verge of rejoining the All Progressives Congress (APC) from the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP). Reacting on Friday via a post on his official X account, the former […]
Swedish Marathon organisers have confirmed that Ethiopian marathon runner Shewarge Alene died at 30 years old. Alene, who won the Stockholm race in May, fell ill during a training session. She was taken to the hospital, where she passed away. She competed in 27 marathons as a professional between 2011 and 2025, recording 12 victories. […]
Former French president Nicolas Sarkozy has been sentenced to five years in prison after being found guilty of criminal conspiracy in a case related to millions of euros of illicit funds from the late Libyan leader Col Muammar Gaddafi. The Paris criminal court acquitted him of charges of passive corruption and illegal campaign financing. The […]
A former Governor of Oyo State, Oba Rashidi Ladoja, has officially been crowned the 44th Olubadan of Ibadanland. He was crowned at the Ose Meji Temple in Ibadan South-East Local Government Area of the state. Ladoja, who had earlier received the traditional Akoko leaf at the Labosinde Compound, Oja’ba, Ibadan, is expected to be formally […]
The Flying Eagles arrived in the Chilean city of Talca on Thursday afternoon ahead of their participation in the 2025 FIFA U20 World Cup. Nigeria is placed in Group F alongside Norway, Saudi Arabia, and Colombia, with all group matches scheduled to be played in Talca. Upon arrival, the two-time U20 World Cup finalists were […]
The management of Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals has embarked on a sweeping reorganisation of its operations and workforce. The refinery said the decision was taken in response to repeated sabotage by staff members that threatened the operational safety of the 650,000 barrels per day facility. In a letter dated September 24, 2025, and signed […]
Former presidential spokesman for the Southeast, Denge Josef Onoh, has called on President Bola Tinubu to pursue a political resolution in the case of Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) leader Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, as the separatist leader appears in court on Friday. Onoh’s appeal comes amid ongoing legal proceedings, which IPOB maintains are marred by […]
Microsoft on Wednesday announced new options for US and European customers to safely extend the life of the Windows 10 operating system free of charge just days before a key deadline to upgrade to Windows 11. The US tech giant plans to end support for Windows 10 on October 14, a move that has drawn […]
Former President Goodluck Jonathan has stated that he holds no grudges against anyone over past political actions or personal attacks directed at him. The former Nigerian leader stressed that forgiveness and reconciliation are indispensable for Nigeria’s unity and progress. Jonathan made the remarks on Wednesday evening in Abuja during a requiem mass in honour of […]
The Japan International Cooperation Agency has cancelled its ‘JICA Africa Hometown’ initiative, citing “misunderstandings and confusion” over the programme. JICA announced the withdrawal in a statement on its website on Thursday, weeks after reports claimed Japan would create a special visa category for Nigerians who wished to relocate to Kisarazu, a city designated as “hometown” […]
Paris Saint-Germain star Achraf Hakimi, who is being investigated over an alleged rape, said he has “peace of mind” and expects to be cleared of the accusations. Last month, French prosecutors called for the 26-year-old Morocco international to face trial over the allegations that he raped a 24-year-old woman that he had met over social […]