Germany’s Yemisi Ogunleye clinched the gold medal in the women’s shot put at the Paris Olympics on Friday with a final throw of 20.00 meters. Ogunleye’s decisive effort surpassed New Zealand’s Maddison-Lee Wesche, who recorded a personal best of 19.86 meters on her fifth attempt. China’s Song Jiayuan took the bronze with a throw of…
Five prominent music figures will feature on CNN International’s “African Voices Changemakers,” a magazine programme sponsored by telecommunications leader Globacom. The stars set to appear include Chike Osebuka, known as Chike; Damilola Afolabi, also known as LAX; Blessing Akiode, who performs under the name Candy Bleakz; Ekeh Joseph, or Majeeed; and Ghanaian sensation Wendy Shay….
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has identified over 30 pathogens that could potentially cause the next pandemic in the African region, according to its latest report, “Pathogen Prioritisation: A Scientific Framework for Epidemic and Pandemic Research Preparedness.” The report highlights several high-risk viruses and bacteria, including Lassa fever, Mpox, Ebola, dengue fever, respiratory viruses, Severe…
The abductors of two students from Kogi State University, Kabba (KSUK) have demanded a ₦50 million ransom for their release. The students were kidnapped last Friday at the same location and on the same day as the abduction of Dare Michael, Caretaker Chairman of Kabba/Bunu Council Area, and his three aides. While Chairman Michael was…
Operatives of the Forward Operations Base (FOB) in Bonny, Rivers State, have successfully rescued 59 individuals from a stranded dredging vessel at the mouth of the Opobo River. The Nigerian Navy’s spokesman, Aiwuyor Aliu-Adams, confirmed the rescue operation, highlighting the dangers posed by the turbulent waters at this time of year. The vessel, MV AMBIKA…
A Miss South Africa contestant with Nigerian heritage has decided to withdraw from the beauty pageant amid a national controversy and a government investigation. Chidimma Adetshina, 23, made the announcement on Instagram, citing concerns for the safety and wellbeing of her family. Adetshina, a law student, faced xenophobic attacks and questioning of her credentials on…
The Federal Government has lifted the suspension on Arik Air’s operations, ending a week-long grounding of the airline’s planes.The decision to rescind the suspension was announced by Michael Achimugu, Director of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection at the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), following the resolution of a dispute between Atlas Petroleum and Arik Air….
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has released a statement addressing the reported fire incident at the Mobil filling station in Ikeja, Lagos.Olufemi Soneye, Chief Corporate Communications Officer, clarified that the explosion was not linked to the recently commissioned NNPC Gas Marketing Ltd (NGML)/NIPCO Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) Stations, which are currently operating without…
By Ayomide Otitoju Chelsea Football Club has confirmed the signing of Boca Juniors defender Aaron Anselmino for an undisclosed fee.However, the 19-year-old will be immediately loaned back to Boca Juniors for the 2024/25 season. Anselmino has secured a seven-year contract with Chelsea following his 10 senior appearances for Boca Juniors, which began with his professional…
