The maiden international edition of the Nigerian Golden Heart Awards was held at the Hilton Leeds City Hotel over the weekend, celebrating distinguished Nigerians making notable contributions in business, leadership, humanitarian service, entertainment, and philanthropy. The event, hosted by Wyte Image Media, drew professionals, community leaders, and dignitaries from around the world. It also featured […]

The Federal Government on Tuesday reeled out a slew of new incentives to attract agricultural investment, which it said could create 21 million jobs in the country. It also pledged reforms to expand irrigation, improve access to credit and create millions of rural jobs under President Bola Tinubu’s economic agenda. Vice President Kashim Shettima outlined […]

The Federal Government has expressed concern over the United States’ deportation of 13 Nigerians to Ghana without prior notification. The Nigerians, alongside one Gambian, were reportedly flown out of the United States on a military cargo plane and handed over to Ghanaian authorities, despite having no ties to the country. Ghana’s Foreign Minister, Samuel Okudzeto […]

Malawi voted in general elections Tuesday, with the incumbent president and his predecessor vying for a second chance to govern the largely poor southern African nation, battered by soaring costs and fuel shortages. Thousands of people waited under trees or outside schools at outdoor polling stations across the mostly rural country for a vote focused […]

Kazakhstan has banned forced marriages and bride kidnappings through a law that came into effect Tuesday in the Central Asian country, where the practice persists despite new attention being paid to women’s rights. Forcing someone to marry is now punishable by up to 10 years in prison, Kazakh police said in a statement. “These changes […]

The Nigerian naira on Monday appreciated against the United States dollar, trading below the N1,500/$ threshold for the first time in over six months. Data from the Central Bank of Nigeria showed that the domestic currency closed at N1,497.46/$, compared to its previous close of N1,501.49/$, marking a 0.27 per cent gain. The last time […]

Bayern Munich’s revamped line-up faces an early test in their Champions League opener at home against Club World Cup winners Chelsea on Wednesday. A rematch of the 2012 final at the same venue, won on penalties by the English club, Bayern have little time to settle after a summer of upheaval, particularly up front. Forwards […]

Nigeria’s agricultural import bill soared to N2.22tn in the first half of 2025, drawing strong criticism from farmers, rice millers, and stakeholders who argue that the Federal Government’s policies are undermining local production and worsening food insecurity. The stakeholders also criticised the recent order by President Bola Tinubu to reduce food prices. On September 11, […]

The Management of the University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN) has banned all social activities on campus beyond 6:00 pm. The directive is contained in a statement signed by Mr Inya Egwu, the Acting Public Relations Officer of the university. The directive, the university said, became necessary due to the unfortunate incident that happened in UNN […]

The Lagos State Government has reduced the minimum land size for estate development from 10,000 sqm to 5,000 sqm. This was disclosed by the Commissioner for Physical Planning and Urban Development, Dr. Oluyinka Olumide, during the maiden Quarterly Media Parley held at the Conference Room of the Ministry in Alausa recently. Olumide stated that the […]

Bangladesh’s interim government said on Monday that political parties had largely agreed in principle on a sweeping reform charter, but remain divided over how it should be implemented. The South Asian nation of 170 million people has been in political turmoil since Sheikh Hasina was ousted as prime minister by a student-led revolt in August […]

The United States is “very close” to a deal with China to settle their dispute over TikTok, US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Monday as the two sides resumed trade talks in Madrid. Bessent and Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng opened the latest round of discussions in Madrid on Sunday, seeking to narrow differences on […]