VP Shettima Pays Condolence Visit To Buhari’s Family In London

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On behalf of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Vice President Kashim Shettima, upon arrival in London, met with and condoled with the family of the late former President Muhammadu Buhari in London. The Vice President also visited the late President’s nephew, Malam Mamman Daura, who is recuperating in a London hospital. The condolence visits were conducted […]

Chelsea Stun PSG 3–0 to Win Club World Cup

Chelsea Stun PSG 3–0 to Win Club World Cup

Chelsea on Sunday night beat title favourites PSG 3-0 to win the final of this year’s Club World Cup played at the MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, United States. Cole Palmer inspired the stunning performance, scoring twice and assisting Joao Pedro for a goal as the Blues downed the Champions League title-holders to win the first […]

Cameroon’s 92-Year-Old President Paul Biya to Seek Re-Election

Cameroon’s 92-Year-Old President Paul Biya to Seek Re-Election

Cameroon’s President Paul Biya, the world’s oldest serving head of state at 92, has announced that he will run for re-election in this year’s presidential vote on October 12.  Biya, who is seeking a new term that could keep him in office until he is nearly 100, came to power more than 40years ago in […]

Awujale of Ijebuland, Oba Sikiru Adetona, Dies at 91

Awujale of Ijebuland, Oba Sikiru Adetona, Dies at 91

Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, has announced the passing of the Awujale and Paramount Ruler of Ijebuland, Oba Sikiru Kayode Adetona, at the age of 91.  In a statement issued from Abeokuta, the state capital, Abiodun said the revered monarch joined his ancestors on Sunday, July 13, 2025, leaving behind a remarkable legacy that has […]

Senate: No Legal Basis Yet for Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan’s Return

Senate: No Legal Basis Yet for Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan’s Return

The Senate has said there is currently no legal basis for Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan to resume her duties following her suspension in March.  The Senate’s spokesperson, Senator Yemi Adaramodu, stated this on Sunday in response to reports that Akpoti-Uduaghan plans to return to plenary on Tuesday, citing a Federal High Court ruling.  According to Adaramodu, […]

President Tinubu Announces the Death of Buhari

President Tinubu renames University of Maiduguri after late Buhari

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has officially announced the death of former President Muhammadu Buhari. According to a statement issued by the Presidency, Buhari passed away in London at about 4:30 p.m. on Sunday, following a prolonged illness. Vice President Kashim Shettima is expected to accompany the late President’s remains from the UK, back to Nigeria […]

Tamra Judge Opens Up About Mental Health and Past Trauma

Tamra Judge Opens Up About Mental Health and Past Trauma

Tamra Judge opened up about her mental health struggles on the Real Housewives of Orange County Season 19 premiere, revealing she’s been deeply emotional and overwhelmed in therapy. The 57-year-old shared that she’s been grappling with unresolved trauma from her custody battle with ex-husband Simon Barney, estrangement from her daughter Sidney, and her absent father. […]

Dangote Questions Viability of Nigeria’s State Refineries

Dangote Questions Viability of Nigeria’s State Refineries

Aliko Dangote, President of the Dangote Group, has expressed strong doubts about the functionality of Nigeria’s state-owned refineries in Port Harcourt, Warri, and Kaduna, despite $18 billion reportedly spent on them by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC). Speaking to Global CEO Africa members after a tour of his Lekki refinery, Dangote highlighted that […]

Ghana Criticizes U.S. Over Sharp Cut in Visa Validity for Its Citizens

Ghana Criticizes U.S. Over Sharp Cut in Visa Validity for Its Citizens

The Ghanaian government has criticized the U.S. for reducing B1/B2 visa validity for Ghanaians from five years with multiple entries to three months with a single entry, calling the change a significant departure from long-standing bilateral visa agreements. In a July 10, 2025 statement, Ghana’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed concern over the impact on […]

Cambodia Passes Law Allowing Citizenship Revocation for ‘Foreign Collusion

Cambodia Passes Law Allowing Citizenship Revocation for 'Foreign Collusion

Cambodia’s parliament unanimously approved a constitutional amendment Friday allowing citizenship to be revoked for those accused of colluding with foreign powers, raising concerns it could be used to silence critics. Previously, the constitution guaranteed that no citizen could be stripped of nationality or exiled. The new wording states that nationality can be “received, lost, and […]