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 […]
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 […]
Henderson Departs Ajax Early After Captaining Resurgence
Jordan Henderson is set to leave Ajax a year before the end of his contract, the Dutch club announced on Thursday. The 35-year-old former Liverpool and England midfielder joined Ajax in January 2024, following a brief and controversial stint at Saudi club Al-Ettifaq. His move to Saudi Arabia had drawn criticism due to his previous […]
Sudan Resumes League Football After Two-Year Hiatus
League football has returned to war-torn Sudan for the first time in more than two years with a one-month competition being organised for eight clubs to determine the country’s champions. Sudan has been in the grip of conflict between the army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces since April 2023, with more than 150,000 people […]
Nigerian Banks Restore Naira Cards for Global Transactions
Nigerian banks have resumed the use of naira debit cards for international transactions and online payments, more than three years after financial institutions suspended the service due to acute dollar shortages. The move by the banks signals improved dollar availability following reforms under President Bola Tinubu, who in June 2023 scrapped currency controls, increasing the […]
Tinubu Urges Global Reforms for Developing Nations
President Bola Tinubu has called for urgent reforms in global governance, financial structures, and healthcare systems to promote fairness and inclusion for developing nations, particularly across Africa. Speaking at the 17th BRICS Summit of the Global South and Emerging Economies in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, President Tinubu highlighted Africa’s disproportionate burden in the global climate […]
Olubadan of Ibadan, Oba Olakulehin, Dies at 90
Oba Owolabi Olakulehin, the Olubadan of Ibadanland, has passed away at the age of 90. He died in the early hours of Monday, July 7, 2025, just two days after his 90th birthday and exactly one year after ascending the throne. Born on July 5, 1935, Oba Olakulehin was officially installed as the 43rd Olubadan […]
Sharon Osbourne Cut Band from Ozzy’s Final Show
Sharon Osbourne revealed that she removed a well-known band from the lineup of Ozzy Osbourne’s final concert with Black Sabbath, held on July 5 at Villa Park in Birmingham, England. Speaking to Billboard, Sharon explained the decision came after the band insisted on profiting from the event, which she felt was inappropriate. “It’s not the […]
Ike Ibeabuchi Plans Boxing Comeback at 52
Nigerian boxing legend Ike Ibeabuchi has confirmed he is planning a return to professional boxing at the age of 52, more than 25 years after his last fight, according to reports. The former heavyweight contender, Ibeawuchi who compiled an impressive 20-0 record with 15 knockouts between 1994 and 1999, told our correspondent that age would […]
Lagos Suspends BRT Lane Enforcement on Eko Bridge, Odo Iya-Alaro
The Lagos State Government has suspended the Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) lane enforcement along the Eko Bridge and Odo Iya-Alaro corridors to mitigate traffic congestion faced by commuters due to the rehabilitation of the Ifako Bridge expansion joint. The Special Adviser to the Governor on Transportation, Sola Giwa, approved the move, according to the Lagos […]
