July 26, 2025
Ghana adds two non-African countries to visa-free list
Ghana has expanded its visa-free travel policy to include four countries—Mozambique, São Tomé and Príncipe, Colombia, and the Commonwealth of Dominica—in a move aimed at strengthening global partnerships and enhancing mobility. Of particular note is the inclusion of Colombia and the Commonwealth of Dominica, two non-African countries. Their addition signals Ghana’s growing intent to forge […]
BBNaija season 10 premieres tonight with N150m grand prize
The much-anticipated BBNaija season 10 premieres tonight, with fans across Africa set to be treated to another round of high-stakes drama, entertainment, and strategic gameplay. The BBNaija Season 10 launch, which will take place over two nights, Saturday, July 26, and Sunday, July 27, 2025, will air live on Showmax for viewers across the continent. […]
Ogun: Why we trained judicial officers on Artificial Intelligence — CJ Dipeolu
The Ogun State Chief Judge, Justice Modupe Dipeolu, says judicial officers in the state were trained on Artificial Intelligence (AI) to improve justice delivery, expedite processes, enhance legal research and support judicial decision-making. The Chief Judge, who stated this in her remarks at a one-day workshop organized for Magistrates, Judicial Research Officers and other top […]
Indian factory manager slumps, dies on duty in Edo
A 47-year-old Indian national, identified as Kalidass Arunachalam, suddenly collapsed and died while on duty at a factory in Edo.It was gathered that the incident happened on Friday in Ologbo, Ikpoba-Okha Local Government Area of the state. Arunachalam, who worked as a production manager with Green Hills Agricultural Products Ltd, was said to have slumped […]
Why Peter Obi should inform Gov Okpebholo before visiting Edo – Oshiomhole
Senator Adams Oshiomhole, who represents Edo North Senatorial District, has stated that Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, should extend the courtesy of informing Governor Monday Okpebholo before visiting Edo State. Oshiomhole made the remarks on Friday during an appearance on Arise TV’s Prime Time programme, amid growing controversy over Governor Okpebholo’s recent warning […]
Ekiti gov Oyebanji debunks rumours on wife’s health
Ekiti State Governor, Mr. Biodun Oyebanji, has dismissed rumours circulating on social media regarding the health of his wife, Dr. Olayemi Oyebanji, describing them as false and misleading. Speaking on Friday during the July edition of Evening of Praise and Worship held at Lady Jibowu Hall in Ado-Ekiti, the governor clarified that the First Lady […]
‘Misleading, entirely untrue’ – Dabiri-Erewa knocks Badenoch’s claim on Nigerian citizenship
The Chairman of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission, NIDCOM, Abike Dabiri-Erewa, has taken a swipe at United Kingdom Conservative Party leader, Kemi Badenoch, over her recent claim that Nigerian law prevents her from passing citizenship to her children because she is a woman. Dabiri-Erewa stated this on Friday, when she appeared as a guest on […]
Alago youths block road, bar access to Tiv-controlled market in Nasarawa
Tension has escalated in Obi Local Government Area of Nasarawa State, as angry Alago youths in Agwatashi have reportedly blocked the Agwatashi–Agon–Awe Federal Road, cutting off access to the popular Agon Market. The market, widely recognized as a Tiv-dominated economic hub in the area, was shut out from traders and buyers on Saturday morning, as […]
Troops kill notorious bandit leader Dan Dari Biyar in Sokoto
Troops of Operation FANSAR YANMA have eliminated a notorious bandit kingpin, Dan Dari Biyar, during a clearance operation in the Sabon Birni axis of Sokoto State.Military sources confirmed that the bandit leader was neutralised on Thursday while attempting to collect ransom from relatives of kidnapped victims in the forest corridor between Turtsawa, Mazau, and Zango […]
Class of 99: Create cottage industries, not N5,000 palliative – Former Govs tell Tinubu
The Class of 1999 governors have advised President Bola Tinubu to create cottage industries in all the local government areas of the federation to create jobs for the people, rather than give N5,000 palliatives that can barely sustain the poor. The Ex-Governors gave the advice after a closed-door meeting with the President on Friday at […]