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An aircraft carrying 12 people crashed just minutes after takeoff from Diani airstrip in Kenya’s coastal Kwale region

An aircraft carrying 12 people crashed just minutes after takeoff from Diani airstrip in Kenya’s coastal Kwale region early Tuesday, bursting into flames and...

FULL LIST: EPL players expected at AFCON 2025

Premier League clubs are preparing for a major mid-season disruption as many African players are expected to depart for the Africa Cup of Nations,...

Two dead, 20 rescued in Lagos building collapse – NEMA

The National Emergency Management Agency has confirmed two persons dead, while 20 survivors have been rescued from the two-storey building that collapsed on Monday...

Who is Olivia Rodrigo? : Biography, Early life, Family, Career, Net Worth and Scandal

Biography of Olivia Rodrigo (Musician/Actress) Olivia Isabel Rodrigo is a Grammy-winning American singer-songwriter and actress. She transitioned from a successful Disney acting career to becoming one...

Bode George has disclosed that his children can’t get a job in Nigeria due to his name

A chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Bode George, has disclosed that his children can’t get a job in Nigeria due to his...

‘Nigerians being buried in hundreds’ – Bishop Abioye tackles leaders denying Christian genocide [VIDEO]

General Overseer of the Living Word Conquerors Global Assembly, Bishop David Abioye, has lambasted Nigerian leaders for denying the alleged Christian genocide in the...

Kidnappers Abduct 10 Passengers In Edo, Demand N20million

A civic tech accountability group, MonITNG, has raised the alarm over the worsening wave of kidnappings along Edo highways, calling on Governor Monday Okpebholo...

I’d like to be at 2026 World Cup – Messi

Lionel Messi wants to play for Argentina in next year’s World Cup, but he says he will listen to his body before deciding whether...

Transmission Company of Nigeria has announced that there will be blackout lasting over two weeks Abuja

The Transmission Company of Nigeria, TCN, has announced that there will be an electricity disruption lasting over two weeks in parts of Abuja. TCN’s spokesperson, Ndidi...

Atedo Peterside, has said that the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, under Prof Mahmoud Yakubu, was a national disgrace

Founder of Stanbic IBTC Bank Plc and Anap Foundation, Atedo Peterside, has said that the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, under Prof Mahmoud Yakubu,...

26-player shortlist for the 2025 FIFPRO Men’s World 11 has been unveiled

The 26-player shortlist for the 2025 FIFPRO Men’s World 11 has been unveiled on Monday. The nominees were voted by players all around the world. Some of those...

Plateau State Governor says he is seriously being pressured by political figures to dump the PDP for APC

Plateau State Governor Caleb Mutfwang has said he is seriously being pressured by political figures to dump the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, for the All Progressives Congress, APC. Mutfwang made this...

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Lazarus Angbazo: Beyond Roads and Power, Who Will Finance Human Capital Infrastructure for Africa’s Workforce?

By Lazarus Angbazo |  [email protected] Africa is entering one of the most ambitious periods of infrastructure and industrial investment in its history. Governments are expanding power generation, transport networks, ports, industrial parks, and digital infrastructure, while African private sector leaders are making unprecedented long-term commitments to manufacturing and industrial...

Residents: Key Factors to Consider When Choosing a Self Storage Facility in Philadelphia

Finding the ideal self-storage unit can be challenging, especially in Philadelphia, where options abound. Many residents seek facilities that not only safeguard their belongings but also provide value and convenience. In this article, you'll learn the key factors to consider when selecting a self-storage facility in the...

“No Victor, No Vanquished” — Angbazo calls for unity after Nasarawa ADC Governorship Primary win

LAFIA — Retired General Nuhu Angbazo has emerged victorious from the Africa Democratic Congress, ADC, governorship primaries in Nasarawa State, calling on all party faithful to sheathe their swords and rally behind a common vision for the state's development. In a press statement issued shortly after his victory...

Lazarus Angbazo: The Countries that will lead the AI Economy are being decided right Now — By Their PowerGrids

Nigeria has enough installed generation to power a mid-sized country. The grid delivers less than half of it. Around the world, the race to build AI-ready power infrastructure is already underway — and the decisions African governments and investors make in the next eighteen months will determine...

Cheta Nwanze: Failed visa Marriages

by Cheta Nwanze The 1990 film Green Card told a relatively innocent story: a French immigrant and an American woman enter a marriage of convenience so he can stay in the US. They barely know each other. They hope never to see each other again after the deal...

Digital Marketing for Attorneys

In the competitive landscape of legal services, personal injury and medical malpractice attorneys are finding themselves overshadowed by competitors who dominate online visibility. The root of this issue lies in the digital presence that many firms lack. While traditional word-of-mouth referrals still hold value, the digital age...

Lazarus Angbazo: The global power industry is leaving Africa behind

 Dr. Lazarus AngbazoThe nascent AI revolution is not just driving electricity consumption and massive demand for additional capacity—it is reshaping how power is built, maintained, and delivered. For Africa, the real risk is no longer just insufficient capacity—it is also losing control and ability to manage the capacity it...

Bunmi Onabanjo-Kuku: The first thing you feel when you land in Nigeria

By Bunmi Onabanjo-Kuku The first thing you feel when you land in a country is not its culture, not its cuisine, not its people. It is its airport. That threshold, the space between the jet bridge and the city beyond, tells you everything a nation believes about itself...

Dr. Lazarus Angbazo: Why a fractured world strengthens the case for African Infrastructure

How inflation, energy insecurity, power scarcity, and geopolitical fragmentation are reshaping the risk-return case for African infrastructure By Dr. Lazarus Angbazo At a recent global infrastructure summit, the prevailing mood among institutional investors was unmistakable. Faced with surging capital requirements for energy transition, grid expansion, and digital infrastructure in Europe and...

Aliko Dangote to launch what could become Africa’s largest initial public offering to raise $5 billion from investors

Nigeria’s biggest local investor, Aliko Dangote, is moving ahead with plans to launch what could become Africa’s largest initial public offering, as Dangote Petroleum Refinery & Petrochemicals prepares to raise up to $5 billion from investors. The share sale is expected to open as early as May, with...

Criminal networks have turned Nigeria’s telecom towers into open-air warehouses for theft, looting

Criminal networks have turned Nigeria’s telecom towers into open-air warehouses for theft, looting 656 critical power assets across 14 states in 2025 alone and keeping up the pace in early 2026. The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) data showed the haul included 152 generators and 504 batteries stolen from...

Paul Yirenkyi: A call for Caution Needed, President Tinubu and the INEC-ADC Crisis

I have seen enough cycles of tension and resolution to recognise when restraint must prevail over confrontation. The current standoff between the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and the African Democratic Congress (ADC) is one such moment. In early April 2026, INEC withdrew recognition of the Senator...