Nigerian Government Plans Global Competitiveness With NIYA
The Nigerian government has launched ththelNigerian Youth Academy NiYA, a new initiative aimed at equipping young Nigerians with the skills needed to thrive on the global stage. President Bola Tinubu inaugurated the academy in Abuja, pointing its focus…
ACU Alumni Urges Members to Support Executives, Launches New Website
The Alumni Association of Ajayi Crowther University (ACU) has called on members to offer unwavering support to the newly appointed executives in their respective states and countries to foster growth and unity. In a statement signed by the ACU Alumni…
UNN Pro-Chancellor Backs Tinubu’s State of Emergency in Rivers, Eyes Ekiti Governorship
The Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of the Governing Council of the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Engr. Kayode Ojo, has thrown his support behind President Bola Tinubu’s declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers State, describing the move as a necessary…
Expelled South African Ambassador Ebrahim Rasool Returns Home With No Regrets
The South African ambassador who was expelled from the United States after a dispute with Donald Trump’s administration has since returned to Cape Town with “zero” regrets. Ebrahim Rasool returned to a hero’s welcome from hundreds of…
l13,000 Nigerians Denied Refugee Status in Canada Over the Last Decade
No fewer than 13,171 Nigerians who sought refugee protection in Canada between January 2013 and December 2024 were denied by the Canadian government, placing Nigeria among the top five countries with the most rejected asylum claims. Data from the Refugee…
George Foreman, Boxing Legend and Two-Time Heavyweight Champion, Dies at 76
Boxing icon George Foreman, famously known as “Big George,” has died at the age of 76. The American powerhouse, who lost his first heavyweight title to Muhammad Ali in the legendary “Rumble in the Jungle” fight in 1974, leaves…
Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah: Namibia’s First Female President Ushers in a New Era of Inclusive Leadership
Namibia has turned a new page in its history with the inauguration of President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah on March 21. This marks an epoch moment for both the country and the African continent. As the first female president of Namibia, her leadership…
Nigeria Ranks 105th in World Happiness Index, 10th in Africa
March 20 is World Happiness Day but Nigeria is doing poorly on the ratings. The country has been ranked 105th out of 147 countries in the latest World Happiness Report, placing 10th among African nations. The 2025 Global Happiness Report, released by the…
Rhodes-Vivour Launches ‘Our Lagos’ App to Boost Economic Opportunities
Lagos State Labour Party (LP) governorship candidate in the 2023 elections, Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour, has unveiled a new mobile application, “Our Lagos,” designed to provide economic opportunities and policy information to Lagos residents. Speaking at the…
Bet9ja Foundation U20 Women’s Football Competition Kicks Off in Ijero Ekiti with Action and Empowerment
The inaugural Bet9ja Foundation U20 Women’s Football Competition took off in Ijero Ekiti on Monday 17th, 2025 with a blend of thrilling sports action with life-skills mentoring to empower young female athletes. The tournament began with a ceremonial…