•The newly elected chairperson for the Africa Union Commission Mahmoud Ali Youssouf (C) smiles after election results during the 38th African Union (AU) Summit, yesterday Few heads of diplomacy can boast the longevity of Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, Djibouti’s foreign minister since 2005, who was elected Saturday to head the African Union’s executiv...
•South-South governors meet in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State today Governor Douye Diri of Bayelsa State has emerged as the chairman of the South-South Governors Forum. Diri, a serving two-term governor, emerged during the ongoing meeting of the South-South Governors Forum taking place in Yenagoa, the Bayelsa State capital. This was disclosed in a co...
•Dim Uche Nnam Okwukwu A renowned activist lawyer, Dim Uche Nnam Okwukwu, has emerged as the President General of Ohanaeze N’digbo Worldwide at the organisation’s ongoing convention in Port-Harcourt. The General Assembly of Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide, according to a statement by the returning officer, Dr. Achi Achi, copy of which was made avail...
•Clement Adesuyi Haastrup There was a heavy security presence in Ilesa today as former Deputy Governor of Osun State, Clement Adesuyi Haastrup, was named Owa-Obokun-elect from the Bilaro Ruling House. The throne became vacant following the passing of Oba Gabriel Aromolaran in September 2024 after 42 years of reign, reports The Nation. After hi...
Toyota (Nigeria) Limited has been adjudged as one of the top 50 brands in Nigeria with the Managing Director, Mr. Kunle Ade-Ojo, describing the recognition as a remarkable feat. TNL was listed for the recognition with other brands like Dangote Industries Limited, MTN Nigeria and Access Bank, among other high-flying brands. Ade-Ojo, in a statem...
Sokoto State Government has raised the alarm over the emergence of another terrorist group in the state, identified as LAKURAWAS. The State deputy governor, Idris Gobir, made this known while receiving participants of Course 33 of the National Defence College, Abuja, who were on a study tour in the state, reports Vanguard. Gobir said the [&hel...
•Ruben Amorim Ruben Amorim was today named as the new manager of Manchester United, replacing the sacked Erik ten Hag. The 39-year-old Portuguese coach, who won two Primeira Liga titles with Sporting Lisbon, has signed a deal until 2027 and will join the club on November 11, reports AFP. “Manchester United is delighted to announce […]...
•Ethiopia’s flag Ethiopian lawmakers today chose Foreign Minister Taye Atske Selassie as the country’s new president — a largely ceremonial role — leaving Africa with only one female head of state. Atske Selassie replaced Sahle-Work Zewde, 74, a respected former diplomat who had served as president since 2018, reports AFP. That leaves Tanzania...
•Kellyrae crowned winner, Big Brother Naija Season 9 Housemate, Kingsley Oritsetimeyin aka Kellyrae, has won the Big Brother Naija Season 9, No Loose Guard. Kellyrae triumphed over eight finalists to claim the coveted N60 million cash prize, an SUV, and other rewards, reports Sunday PUNCH. The grand finale featured eight housemates: Kellyrae, ...
•Yunusa Tanko An aide to Peter Obi, Yunusa Tanko, has just been appointed as the new interim national coordinator of the OBIdient Movement. This movement has been gaining momentum since the 2023 presidential election, with many young Nigerians rallying behind Peter Obi’s promise of frugality and accountability, reports Nigerian Tribune. Tanko’...

