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End Port Bottlenecks, Set World-class Benchmarks, Oyedele Charges Customs
The minister of finance and coordinating minister of the economy, Taiwo Oyedele, has directed the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) to eliminate port bottlenecks, accelerate cargo clearance and adopt world-class performance…
Tamunosoye Karibi-George Has Given Us Six Very Different Reasons to Watch Her at Miss World 2026
Fresh off winning Miss World Africa Top Model in Vietnam and securing her spot in the Top 40, Miss World Nigeria Tamunosoye Karibi-George continues her campaign with a breakdown of six outfits defining her Miss World…
Miss World 2026: Karibi-George finishes in Top 12 as Dominican Republic wins
Mola was crowned Miss World 2026 on Saturday at the grand finale of the 73rd edition of the pageant held at the April 2 Square in Nha Trang, Vietnam. The post Miss World 2026: Karibi-George finishes in Top 12 as…
South Africa’s Romanda Hombir Crowned Miss World Africa 2026!
South Africa’s Romanda Hombir has been crowned Miss World Africa 2026 after reaching the Top 6 at Miss World 2026 in Vietnam, while Eritrea also made history with a Top 6 finish. The post South Africa’s Romanda Hombir…
Nigeria tightens fraud controls as world bank disbursements reach $744m
Nigeria has accessed an additional $208.29 million from the World Bank under its $800 million National Social Safety Net Programme-Scale read more Nigeria tightens fraud controls as world bank disbursements reach $744m
World Igbo Congress Warns Politicians Against Threatening Igbos over Obi’s Presidential Ambition
Chuks Okocha in Abuja The World Igbo Congress (WIC) has warned politicians and their supporters against threatening or intimidating Igbo people because of their political choices, saying it will no
Nigeria, 163 Countries to Back UN Resolution for Larger Africa on World Map
Nigeria has joined 163 other countries to endorse an African-led UN resolution seeking fairer world maps that accurately reflect Africa’s true geographical size.The UN General Assembly adopted the historic “Correct
World’s billionaires see combined wealth rise to $15.1 trillion in 2025 — Report
The combined wealth of the world’s billionaires rose to a record $15.1 trillion in 2025, driven in part by the surge in artificial intelligence (AI)-related investments and technology stocks, according to a new report…
UN Backs New World Map Showing Africa’s True Size
The United Nations General Assembly has endorsed a new world map designed to give a more accurate representation of the size of countries and continents, correcting one of the most familiar distortions in modern…
Find out more as Nigeria borrows additional $208m from World Bank to distribute to citizens
Nigeria has accessed an additional $208.29 million World Bank loan, pushing total disbursements under its social safety net programme to $744.61 million.
Man balances 254 toilet paper rolls on his head, sets new world record
SERIAL Guinness World Record-breaker, David Rush, bested his own title for balancing toilet paper on his head by keeping 254 rolls in the air, United Press International (UPI0 reported on Thursday. The post Man balances…
D’Tigress suffer second straight World Cup defeat against Hungary
Hungary led 21-13 at the end of the opening quarter and maintained control in the second period to take a 36-26 lead into half-time. The post D’Tigress suffer second straight World Cup defeat against Hungary appeared…
Fair, Fare, Fear
Sample 1: “The YWC leader also urged the Yorubas home and abroad to take ownership of the Tinubu project assuming that the nation would fair better under Tinubu’s presidency.” (2023: Yoruba World Congress endorses…
World Jollof Day 2026: Knorr Takes Jollof to Several Communities, Sharing The Good Across Nigeria
It is impossible to imagine Nigerian cuisine without Jollof Rice. More than one of West Africa’s most loved dishes, jollof has been part of many moments that bring people together, from family tables and wedding parties…
Nigeria’s youth and the race for Africa’s energy future
By Dayo Oyinlola For Nigeria’s young people, the question is no longer whether the world of work is changing. It is whether they will have the skills, exposure, and opportunities to participate meaningfully in what…
Judy Austin's ring steals the show in new video as she shares exciting news with fans: "E choke"
Nollywood actress Judy Austin announced the launch of her new luxury hair brand, Judy Austin World, but her ring captured the attention of many netizens.
IMF Commits to Engaging Member-Countries to Tackle Global Imbalances
.Says public debt at about 100% of GDP worldwide set to climb further .Raises concerns over surge in global interest rates .Urges central banks to focus on price stability mandate,
Former World Champion Ruiz Suffers Defeat To Knyba In Comeback Fight
Former heavyweight champion Andy Ruiz Jr suffered a unanimous points defeat to Poland’s Damian Knyba in his comeback fight at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey, on Saturday. Judges scored the contest 117-110,…
New Africa map to emerge as US votes against US position
A trending video has explained the new reason behind the UN resolution for a new world map that will reflect the true size of Africa. Only the US voted against it.
AFRICA AND THE NEW WORLD MAP
The Mercator Projection did not only distort geography, it distorted ambitions, argues CHETA NWANZE “Perception is reality.” – Lee Atwater. Yesterday, the United Nations General Assembly passed a resolution with
FG Deepens Support For Student Innovators With N50m Each In Equity-Free Funding Scheme
The initiative reflects the Federal Government’s commitment, under the leadership of President Bola Tinubu, to building an education system that not only prepares young Nigerians for the world of work, but also empowers…
2026 FIBA WWC: Mali makes history with stunning victory over Spain
Mali produced one of the biggest shocks of the 2026 FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup after defeating Spain 82–73 in a stunning result on Saturday, September 5, 2026. The West African team delivered what is tagged as an…
Jay-Z pauses concert to celebrate wife with spectacular fireworks: “Happy birthday, Beyoncé”
Jay-Z paused his London concert to celebrate Beyoncé's birthday and the 20th anniversary of her B-Day album, sparking emotional reactions from fans worldwide.
APM tackles defence minister over claim on insecurity, says terrorism not defeated
The party cited the 2026 Global Terrorism Index (GTI), claiming that Nigeria had risen from sixth place in the 2025 index to fourth place among the world’s most terrorism-affected countries. The post APM tackles defence…
What kind of ancestor will you become?, By Martin Kalungu-Banda
Ajadi ends where he began, facing forward. “Afrilition”, he writes, is the light towards a twenty first century African civilisation, a platform for intergenerational awakening. That the African world is ready to…
Okonjo-Iweala, US Lawmakers Excited as Trump Signs Two-year Extension of AGOA
Ndubuisi Francis in Abuja Director General of the World Trade Organisation (WTO), Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, and some members of the US Congress have expressed excitement as President Donald Trump, Friday
