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
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 […]
FBI Seeks Military Veteran in Texas Detention Center Ambush
The FBI is actively searching for Benjamin Hanil Song, a 32-year-old former U.S. Marine Corps reservist, in connection with a violent ambush on the Prairieland Detention Center in Alvarado, Texas, on July 4, 2025. Song is accused of firing two AR-15-style rifles at law enforcement officers during the attack, which left an Alvarado police officer […]
Senate Reaffirms Independent Review of House Concurrence Bills
The Nigerian Senate has reaffirmed its dedication to a careful and independent review of concurrence bills received from the House of Representatives. Speaking to the chamber at plenary, Senate Leader Senator Opeyemi Bamidele noted reports in sections of the media on Concurrence issues, as he emphasized that while legislative cooperation is guided by the principle […]
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 […]
Erin Patterson Found Guilty in Deadly Mushroom Lunch Case
Erin Patterson, 50, has been found guilty of murdering three relatives and attempting to kill a fourth by serving a meal containing death cap mushrooms at a 2023 family lunch in Leongatha, Victoria. Her former in-laws Don and Gail Patterson, both 70, and Gail’s sister Heather Wilkinson, 66, died after eating Beef Wellington prepared by […]
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 […]
Nigeria’s First Lady Donates ₦1bn To Victims Of Plateau Clashes
Nigeria’s First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu, has donated ₦1bn to victims of clashes in Plateau State. Mrs. Tinubu announced the donation, which also included food items and clothing, on behalf of the Renewed Hope Initiative (RHI) when she and the RHI team visited the state in solidarity and to lend a helping hand. According to her, […]
