The Airtel Africa Foundation, in partnership with UNICEF, has unveiled an ambitious plan to positively impact more than 10 million people across Africa by 2030 through scholarships, education support, digital inclusion, environmental sustainability, and financial literacy initiatives. The announcement was made on Tuesday at a world press conference in Lagos, […]
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Real Madrid Thrash Levante as Mbappé Hits Brace
Real Madrid extended their perfect start to the La Liga season with a convincing 4-1 win over Levante at the Ciutat de Valencia Stadium on Tuesday night. Kylian Mbappé was the star of the evening, scoring twice to take his tally to seven goals in six league games this season. […]
IPOB Warns Tinubu, DSS: Catastrophe Looms if Anything Happens to Nnamdi Kanu
The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has issued a stern warning to President Bola Tinubu and the Department of State Services (DSS), insisting that Nigeria is courting disaster if anything happens to its detained leader, Nnamdi Kanu. In a statement released on Tuesday, IPOB cautioned that the continued detention of […]
Joe Igbokwe Blasts Rita Edochie Over Plea for Nnamdi Kanu’s Release
All Progressives Congress (APC) chieftain Joe Igbokwe has harshly criticised Nollywood actress Rita Edochie for calling on the Federal Government to release Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB). Edochie, in a recent Instagram post, appealed for Kanu’s freedom, condemning what she described as double standards in […]
No Visa for Corrupt Nigerian Officials, Says US Mission — Reform UK to Scrap Indefinite Settlement for Migrants
The United States Mission in Nigeria has reaffirmed its commitment to the global fight against corruption, declaring that high-profile Nigerian officials found guilty of corrupt practices will be barred from entering the US. In a statement posted on its official X (formerly Twitter) handle yesterday, the Mission emphasized that its […]
Flood Disaster: States Intensify Action as 232 Die, 121,000 Displaced
Abuja — The scale of Nigeria’s 2025 flood disaster has continued to widen, with at least 232 lives lost and more than 121,000 people displaced across the country, according to the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA). Figures obtained as of September 20 showed that flooding has affected over 339,000 people, […]
Obi Condemns Killing of Security Personnel, Urges Support for Families
Abuja — Former Anambra State Governor and 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has expressed deep concern over the increasing cases of violent attacks and killings targeting Nigerian security personnel. In a statement released via his official X (formerly Twitter) account on Tuesday, Obi described the spate of assaults […]
NYSC Sets Date for 2025 Batch ‘B’ Stream II Orientation Course
The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has announced that the 2025 Batch ‘B’ Stream II Orientation Course will officially begin nationwide on Wednesday, September 24, 2025. In a statement released via its official Facebook page on Monday, the NYSC confirmed that registration across all orientation camps will run until midnight […]
Ignorance Of The Law Not An Excuse, Trial By Ordeal Remains Criminal Offense – Anambra Police Command Warns
The Anambra State Police Command has reminded members of the public, especially Ndi Anambra, that ignorance of the law is not an excuse to evade justice. The State Police Public Relations Officer, PPRO, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, who made the declaration in a statement made available to the Press on Monday, […]
FULL LIST: Every Ballon d’Or Winner in History (1956–2024)
The Ballon d’Or, football’s most prestigious individual award, has celebrated the game’s finest talents since its inception in 1956. Presented annually by France Football, the award has evolved from its Europe-only origins to become a truly global honour, recognising outstanding footballers across continents. Initially restricted to European players, the award […]