Former England captain David Beckham has been honoured with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, joining entertainment royalty in Los Angeles just hours before the United States hosts its opening match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Beckham, 51, received the honour on Friday in a ceremony attended by Hollywood star Tom Cruise,…
By Ayomide Otitoju The United States has granted permanent residency to former Ghanaian Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta, his lawyer confirmed on Tuesday, bringing an end to months of legal and immigration proceedings involving the former official. Ofori-Atta, 66, has been in the United States since January last year for medical treatment, including prostate cancer surgery….
By Ayomide Otitoju JAMB’s Public Communication Advisor, Fabian Benjamin, announced this in a statement on Tuesday, noting that candidates who participated in the exercise can now access their results through approved result-checking platforms. According to him, the release of the mop-up results marks the completion of the examination process, allowing the Board to proceed with…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has secured a clean sweep in the Adamawa State Local Government Elections, winning all 21 chairmanship seats and all 226 councillorship positions across the state. The Chairman of the Adamawa State Independent Electoral Commission (ADSIEC), Mohammed Umar, announced the results at the commission’s headquarters in Yola after…
By Ayomide Otitoju President of the Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, has reaffirmed plans to establish a large-scale industrial and free trade zone at Olokola in Ondo State, describing it as a power-driven investment hub designed to attract manufacturers and ease infrastructure challenges for investors. Dangote made the disclosure on Monday during a courtesy visit to…
Russian missile and drone strikes on several Ukrainian cities overnight killed at least 11 people, damaged cultural landmarks and intensified calls for stronger international pressure on Moscow as G7 leaders gathered for a summit in France. The heaviest attacks were reported in Kyiv, where at least five people were killed and 34 others injured after…
Sweden produced a dominant display to defeat Tunisia 5-1 on Sunday, dealing a major blow to the North African side’s defensive reputation and moving to the top of Group F at the FIFA World Cup. The Scandinavians took an early lead in Guadeloupe through midfielder Yasin Ayari, whose powerful long-range strike found the net in…
Ivory Coast began their FIFA World Cup campaign on a winning note after a late goal from Amad Diallo secured a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Ecuador in their Group E opener on Sunday. The match at a packed stadium in Philadelphia appeared destined for a goalless draw until Diallo, who came on as a second-half…
By Ayomide Otitoju FirstBank has opened applications for its 2026 Pan-African Graduate Trainee Programme, inviting young graduates across Africa to apply for an initiative aimed at developing the next generation of banking and finance leaders. The programme is designed to attract, develop and retain exceptional graduates who will contribute to the bank’s long-term growth and…
