Rebecca Cheptegei, a celebrated Ugandan marathon runner, tragically passed away after suffering severe burns in an attack allegedly carried out by her former boyfriend. According to AFP, the 33-year-old athlete, who competed in Paris, was doused in petrol and set on fire last Sunday, as confirmed by Ugandan officials. Authorities in north-west Kenya, where Cheptegei…
It’s common knowledge that Bashorun Adekunle Oladeji (BAO) is a leading contender in the upcoming by-election for Ibadan North Federal Constituency. What distinguishes Omo Bao from other aspirants, regardless of political party or faction, is his strong leadership qualities. “LEADERSHIP THROUGH INNOVATION AND DECENCY” OmoBao’s leadership qualities are characterized by innovation, decency, and a host…
United States President Donald Trump has officially imposed a 15 percent tariff on Nigeria and other African countries. Other countries affected by the new tariff regime include Zimbabwe, Zambia, Uganda, Mozambique, Mauritius, Ghana, Malawi, Lesotho, and Madagascar. The modified reciprocal tariff rates were announced by the White House on Thursday. This Executive Order, titled “Further…
A mum has admitted in court editing a picture of a DNA test result she found online to say her new boyfriend was the father of her newborn baby rather than the biological dad. ‘Spiteful’ Georgina Saville confessed the act to jurors, but said it was ‘obvious’ it wasn’t a real form as she ‘didn’t…
Rwanda has made aviation history by conducting Africa’s first-ever public flight of a self-flying passenger drone, placing the country at the forefront of advanced air mobility on the continent. The demonstration, held in Kigali during the Africa Aviation Summit 2025, featured the EHang EH216-S, a pilotless electric Vertical Take-Off and Landing (eVTOL) aircraft. The two-seat,…
Bayo Onanuga, the presidential spokesperson, has criticised opposition figures following the African Democratic Congress’ (ADC) poor performance in the recently concluded by-elections. Onanuga, in a post on his X page on Monday, posted a photo of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, Labour Party’s Peter Obi, former Rivers State Governor Rotimi Amaechi, and former Kaduna State…
A Kano magistrates’ court sitting at No 47 in Norman’s land, Fagge Local Government Area of Kano State, has sentenced two TikTokers for posting vulgar videos which violate religious and moral sensitivities of the state. Ahmad Isa and Maryam Musa of Ladainai area in Hotoro Quarters were arrested by the state Censorship Board, and were…
The Governor of Jigawa State, Umar Namadi, has announced the death of his mother, Maryam Namadi-Umar. The governor’s spokesperson, Hamisu Gumel, made the announcement in a statement on Wednesday, 25th of December. Mr Gumel said she died in the early hours of Wednesday after a brief illness. Read the full statement below: GOVERNOR MALLAM UMAR…
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has stated that Nigeria’s fight against Boko Haram insurgency has dragged longer than the country’s 1967–1970 Civil War. Obasanjo made the remark on Sunday during the Toyin Falola Interviews conversation, which was live-streamed on social media and featured other panelists including Catholic Bishop of Sokoto Diocese, Matthew Kukah, and former Deputy…
A Federal High Court in Abuja, on Wednesday, ordered the release of Mr Tigran Gambaryan, the detained Binance Holdings Limited’s executive, from Kuje Correctional Centre. Justice Emeka Nwite gave the order after the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC)’s counsel, R. U. Adagba, informed the court of the decision of the Federal Government to withdraw…
