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African Athletes to Benefit from Global Scholarships and Training Programs – CAA President

July 21, 2025July 21, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

President of the Confederation of African Athletics (CAA), Hamad Kalkaba, has announced that African athletes will soon benefit from international scholarships and expanded training opportunities through strategic collaborations with sports institutions worldwide. Speaking during a press conference at the conclusion of the third African Under-18 and Under-20 Athletics Championships in Abeokuta, Kalkaba emphasized the CAA’s […]

WAFCON 2024: Nigeria Set to Face South Africa in Semi-Final Showdown

July 21, 2025July 21, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

Nigeria will lock horns with South Africa in a highly anticipated semi-final clash at the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON), scheduled to take place at Stade Larbi Zaouli in Casablanca, Morocco. South Africa’s Banyana Banyana sealed their semi-final ticket after a hard-fought 4-1 penalty shootout victory over Senegal, following a goalless draw in […]

Tacha Declares Political Ambition, Vows to Drive Change in Rivers State

July 21, 2025July 21, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

Reality TV star Anita Akide, popularly known as Tacha, has announced her interest in venturing into politics. In a recent interview, the Port Harcourt-born media personality expressed deep concern over the current state of affairs in Rivers State, describing it as a region with immense but underutilized potential. Tacha emphasized the need for greater youth […]

Veteran Nollywood Actor Tom Njemanze Passes Away After Battle with Prostate Cancer

July 21, 2025July 21, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

Nollywood has lost one of its iconic figures as veteran actor Tom Njemanze has died after a battle with prostate cancer. The sad news was confirmed on Saturday by filmmaker Stanley Ontop, who revealed that the actor passed away on Friday. Stanley had previously raised public awareness about Njemanze’s deteriorating health by sharing an emotional […]

Ecuadorian Gang Leader “Fito” Extradited to U.S. to Face Drug and Arms Trafficking Charges

July 21, 2025July 21, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

Adolfo Macías Villamar, the powerful Ecuadorian gang leader known as “Fito,” has been extradited to the United States to face charges related to international drug and arms trafficking. Macías, the infamous leader of the Los Choneros gang, is set to appear in a U.S. federal court today (Monday). He was serving a 34-year prison sentence […]

At Least 67 Killed in Gaza as Aid Convoy Comes Under Fire

July 21, 2025July 21, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

At least 67 people have been killed in northern Gaza while waiting for UN aid, according to the territory’s Hamas-run health ministry. The deaths reportedly occurred when Israeli forces opened fire near a convoy delivering humanitarian assistance. The UN World Food Programme (WFP) confirmed that its 25-truck convoy had just crossed from Israel and cleared […]

NDLEA Arrests 60-Year-Old Drug Kingpin After Six Years on the Run

July 21, 2025July 21, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has apprehended a 60-year-old drug kingpin who had been evading arrest for six years. According to a statement issued on Sunday by the NDLEA’s Director of Media and Advocacy, Femi Babafemi, the fugitive was arrested on July 13 at his hideout in the Isheri area of Lagos. He […]

Omosede Igbinedion Clinches APC Ticket for Ovia Federal Constituency By-Election

July 21, 2025July 21, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

Honourable Omosede Igbinedion has emerged as the candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) for the upcoming Ovia Federal Constituency by-election, scheduled by INEC for August 16, 2025. Our correspondent, Charles Kiseh, reports that the APC primary election, held on Saturday across the 23 wards in Ovia South-West and Ovia North-East local government areas, witnessed […]