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A growing number of global shipping companies are diverting vessels away from the Suez Canal and the Red Sea, opting instead for the longer route around southern Africa, as escalating tensions in the Middle East continue to disrupt maritime trade. According to the Financial Times, new data show that tanker traffic around the Cape […]
Manchester United legend, Wayne Rooney has sparked debate across the footballing world by claiming that Mohamed Salah’s physical prime is officially over. Speaking on The Wayne Rooney Show, the former England captain suggested that the “Egyptian King” is finally showing signs of natural decline, marking the end of an era for the 33-year-old forward […]
African Rail Co. is planning to raise about $170 million this year to expand its operations in South Africa, targeting investments in locomotives and wagons as it prepares to run freight services on the country’s rail network. The UAE-based firm is among 11 operators awarded access to South Africa’s freight rail system, […]
Team Nigeria’s ambitions for the 2026 World Athletics Relays in Gaborone, Botswana, have suffered a major blow following news that star sprinters Rosemary Chukwuma and Blessing Ogundiran are unlikely to compete. The duo, both based in the United States, have been hit by a combination of administrative delays and testing requirements that have prevented […]
A devastating road accident occurred at a busy market in Kwara State when a heavy-duty truck lost control and rammed into several vehicles and stalls. The incident, which took place during peak trading hours, resulted in multiple casualties and significant property damage, leaving the local community in a state of shock. Eyewitnesses at the scene […]
Nollywood actor turned politician, Desmond Elliot, has officially declared his intention to seek a fourth term in the Lagos State House of Assembly. Representing Surulere Constituency 1, Elliot argued that his pursuit of another term is rooted in the need for legislative continuity. He emphasized that his experience is vital for securing further developmental projects […]
A member of a local security outfit in Kwara State has been arrested for allegedly authoring and circulating a false kidnap threat targeting Venra Community in Kaiama Local Government Area. The suspect, identified as Zakari Usman, was apprehended by the Nigerian Army after security operatives traced an anonymous letter warning of an impending abduction to […]
Former National Chairman of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Ralph Nwosu, has warned that the credibility of the 2027 general elections could be compromised if the party is excluded from the ballot. Nwosu made the remarks on Wednesday in Abuja during a youth and legislative summit held at the party’s national secretariat, where he expressed […]
The Federal Government has declared Friday, May 1, 2026, a public holiday to mark this year’s International Workers’ Day. The Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, made the announcement on behalf of the government, congratulating workers nationwide for their contributions to national development. The declaration was contained in a statement issued on Thursday and signed by […]
The Oyo State Police Command has arrested 16 suspected cult members at The Polytechnic, Ibadan, and recovered a cache of weapons during an operation aimed at preventing a potential breach of peace. The command’s spokesperson, DSP Ayanlade Olayinka, disclosed this in a statement issued on Thursday in Ibadan, noting that the suspects were apprehended while […]
