By Ayomide Otitoju Morocco captain Achraf Hakimi was named African Men’s Player of the Year on Wednesday, capping a stellar season that saw him lift the UEFA Champions League with Paris Saint-Germain (PSG). The 27-year-old right-back also won his fourth Ligue 1 title, the French Cup, and the UEFA Super Cup last season. However, PSG…
By Ayomide Otitoju Pakistan will receive a $330 million loan from the Asian Development Bank (ADB) to modernize its energy grid and deliver hydropower to major cities, the bank announced Thursday. The South Asian nation of 250 million faces chronic power outages, rising electricity costs, and a growing circular debt in the power sector, which…
By Ayomide Otitoju Justice James Omotosho of the Federal High Court, Abuja, on Thursday ruled that judgment in the trial of the self-acclaimed leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, will be delivered without the defendant present in court. The decision followed what the judge described as Kanu’s unruly conduct during proceedings….
By Ayomide Otitoju Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton on Wednesday announced a $41.5 million settlement with pharmaceutical giants Pfizer and Tris Pharma over allegations that the companies adulterated an ADHD medication and defrauded the state’s Medicaid program. The agreement resolves a 2023 lawsuit accusing the companies of manipulating quality control tests for Quillivant XR, a…
By Ayomide Otitoju Super Falcons goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie has been named the CAF Women’s Goalkeeper of the Year for the third consecutive time, cementing her place in African football history. Nnadozie received the honour at the 2025 CAF Awards held on Wednesday in Rabat, Morocco, adding to her previous wins in 2023 and 2024. The…
By Ayomide Otitoju The philanthropic arm of Merck KGaA Germany has concluded the 12th edition of its annual “Merck Foundation Africa Asia Luminary” conference, held in partnership with the Government of The Gambia. The event was co-chaired by the First Lady of The Gambia and Ambassador of Merck Foundation More Than a Mother, H.E. Mrs….
By Ayomide Otitoju Fresh Israeli air strikes killed four people in southern Gaza on Thursday, Gaza health authorities said, prompting warnings from Qatar that renewed attacks could jeopardise the fragile ceasefire between Israel and Hamas. The latest strikes occurred less than 24 hours after one of the deadliest days in the Gaza Strip since the…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Oyo State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to the Ibadan Circular Road project, stressing that the initiative is being executed with a clear vision aimed at unlocking significant investment opportunities for the state. In a statement issued by the Commissioner for Information, Prince Dotun Oyelade, the government described the current agitation…
ByAyomide Otitoju Algeria has officially designated the African Development Bank (AfDB) as its international partner in the country’s renewed approach to external financing, marking a significant milestone in the ongoing partnership between the two institutions. During his official visit to Algeria on 16–17 November, AfDB President Dr Sidi Ould Tah expressed gratitude to President Abdelmadjid…
