Meta Introduces WhatsApp “Incognito” Mode for Private Conversations
Meta Platforms has unveiled a new privacy-focused feature on WhatsApp called “Incognito Chat,” designed to give users more secure and temporary conversations with the platform’s AI…
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Nigeria Faces Massive Losses as Gas Flaring Escalates
Over the first five months of 2024, Nigeria flared enough natural gas to produce approximately 12,700 GWh of potential electricity—a loss estimated at ₦662 billion (US $445.6 million),…
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We Have Uncovered Fraud in Nigeria’s Oil and Gas Sector – EFCC
Nigeria's Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has disclosed that it has exposed extensive fraudulent activities within the country's oil and gas industry. This revelation…
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Napoli Rejects €70m Bid for Osimhen from Galatasaray
Napoli has formally declined Galatasaray’s latest bid of €70 million for striker Victor Osimhen. According to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, Galatasaray’s offer was backed with bank…
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Flying Eagles Begin Training in Accra Ahead of WAFU B U-20 Tournament
Nigeria’s U-20 team, the Flying Eagles, have arrived in Accra and started preparations for the highly anticipated WAFU B U-20 Boys Tournament, set to run from July 10 to July 23 in…
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Kenya President Urges Police to ‘Shoot Protesters in the Leg’ to Stop Vandalism
President William Ruto has ordered security forces to adopt a controversial approach to curb rising protest-related violence.
He instructed police to “shoot in the leg” anyone found…
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Ghana Launches Multi‑Agency Taskforce to Tackle Gold Smuggling
Ghana has taken a decisive step against the long-standing issue of gold smuggling by establishing a multi‑agency taskforce spearheaded by the new Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod).…
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Ex-Arsenal Midfielder Thomas Partey Charged with Rape and Sexual Assault
Former Arsenal and Ghana international midfielder Thomas Partey, 32, has been formally charged with five counts of rape and one count of sexual assault by the Metropolitan Police, with…
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South Africa and Austria Strengthen Bilateral Ties During State Visit
South Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa hosted Austrian President Alexander van der Bellen at a State Visit in Pretoria, marking a renewed commitment to deepening cooperation between…
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Federal Government to Allocate ₦17 Billion for Lagos Bridge Fire Repairs
The Federal Government has announced plans to spend ₦17 billion to repair a major bridge in Lagos that suffered significant damage after a fire incident. This allocation will cover…
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IMF Urges Nigeria to Revisit 2025 Budget Amid Fresh Economic Challenges
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has cautioned that Nigeria’s 2025 federal budget needs significant revision due to falling oil prices and structural constraints. In its recent…
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Legendary Super Eagles Goalkeeper Peter Rufai Passes Away at 61
Nigeria’s football world is mourning the loss of one of its most iconic goalkeepers, Peter Rufai, who passed away on Thursday at the age of 61 after battling a prolonged illness.…
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Angélique Kidjo Becomes First African Star of Hollywood Walk of Fame
Beninese-French singer-songwriter Angélique Kidjo has been honored as the first African artist to receive a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, joining the Class of 2026. The…
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ECOWAS Urges Restraint Amid Rising Tensions in Togo
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has called for all parties in Togo to exercise restraint and prioritize dialogue, following a recent surge in protests,…
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USAID Officially Shuts Down as U.S. Foreign Aid Overhaul Rolls Out
After more than six decades of global development work, the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) has officially ceased independent operations on July 1, 2025. The agency…
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Why Nigeria Is Running Three Budgets at Once—and Why It’s Legal
It might sound unusualb but Nigeria is currently operating under three simultaneous budgets: the 2024 Main Appropriation Act, a 2024 Supplementary Budget, and the freshly signed 2025…
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Popular American Actor, Joe Marinelli Loses Battle to Cancer at 68
When a character actor quietly vanishes from our screens, it often takes time before we realize the void they’ve left behind. Joe Marinelli was one such talent—vibrant, versatile, and…
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Africa Is Producing the Talent, But Who’s Cashing the Cheques?
Every transfer window brings excitement. News breaks of young African footballers joining European clubs, their faces beam with pride in social media unveilings, and local fans rejoice.…
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Ruud van Nistelrooy Exits Leicester
In the world of football, not every story ends in glory. For Ruud van Nistelrooy and Leicester City, the chapter has closed barely six months after it began — and not with a bang, but a…
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U.S. House Bans WhatsApp on Official Devices over Security Concerns
The United States House of Representatives has officially banned the use of WhatsApp on all government-managed devices, citing growing cybersecurity concerns. The move comes after a…
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