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  • Bafana Bafana closing in on Super Eagles win

    By Ifunanya | September 9, 2025 | Comments Off on Bafana Bafana closing in on Super Eagles win

    Bafana Bafana captain Ronwen Williams is confident that his team is nearing a breakthrough in their long-standing quest to defeat the Super Eagles of Nigeria. South Africa’s national football team has struggled against their Nigerian […]

  • Liberia Arson Defendants Seek Independent Medical Exam Amid Torture Allegations

    By Ifunanya | September 9, 2025 | Comments Off on Liberia Arson Defendants Seek Independent Medical Exam Amid Torture Allegations

    Six defendants facing trial in a high-profile arson case in Liberia have filed a motion for an independent medical examination, citing allegations of torture by state security officers. The defendants, Christian Kofa, John Nyanti, Eric […]

  • NUPENG strike sparks fuel scarcity fears nationwide

    By Ifunanya | September 9, 2025 | Comments Off on NUPENG strike sparks fuel scarcity fears nationwide

    A potential scarcity of petroleum products is looming in Nigeria as the National Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG) continues its strike. The union’s action follows a breakdown in negotiations between the Federal […]

  • Mexico cuts growth forecast due to US trade policies

    By Ifunanya | September 9, 2025 | Comments Off on Mexico cuts growth forecast due to US trade policies

    Mexico has revised its economic growth forecast for 2025, citing uncertainty and aggressive trade policies from its main trading partner, the United States. The country’s finance ministry has reduced its growth outlook to 0.5-1.5 percent, […]

  • Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan Suspension Remains

    By Ifunanya | September 9, 2025 | Comments Off on Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan Suspension Remains

    The National Assembly of Nigeria has rejected a request by Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan to resume her legislative duties. In a letter to the Senate, Mrs Akpoti-Uduaghan had indicated her intention to return on September 4, […]

  • French stocks rise after government falls

    By Ifunanya | September 9, 2025 | Comments Off on French stocks rise after government falls

    The French stock market experienced a modest increase in opening trades on Tuesday, following the collapse of French Prime Minister Francois Bayrou’s government after it lost a confidence vote in parliament. The CAC 40 index, […]

  • Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan Barred from Resuming Senate Duty

    By Ifunanya | September 9, 2025 | Comments Off on Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan Barred from Resuming Senate Duty

    The National Assembly has informed Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, representing Kogi Central, that she cannot resume office despite completing her six-month suspension. In a letter dated September 4, 2025, the Acting Clerk to the National Assembly, […]

  • Fuel Surcharge Introduced in 2007 Not by Tinubu Government

    By Ifunanya | September 9, 2025 | Comments Off on Fuel Surcharge Introduced in 2007 Not by Tinubu Government

    Taiwo Oyedele, Chairman of the Presidential Committee on Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms, has clarified the origins of the 5 percent surcharge on fuel in Nigeria. According to Oyedele, the surcharge was introduced in 2007, […]

  • Thunderstorm destroys Otukpo Nsukka transmission line in Nigeria

    By Ifunanya | September 9, 2025 | Comments Off on Thunderstorm destroys Otukpo Nsukka transmission line in Nigeria

    A thunderstorm has disrupted the 132kV Otukpo–Nsukka transmission line in Nigeria, causing significant damage to properties and livestock. According to the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN), the incident occurred on September 3, 2025, near Tower […]

  • Grain prices crash in Yobe State markets amid supply surge

    By Ifunanya | September 9, 2025 | Comments Off on Grain prices crash in Yobe State markets amid supply surge

    In Yobe State, Nigeria, the prices of grains have significantly declined across various markets. A report from Ngalda grains market, one of the largest in the state, indicates a substantial drop in prices for grains […]

  • AI language gap in Africa hinders tech access

    By Ifunanya | September 9, 2025 | Comments Off on AI language gap in Africa hinders tech access

    A significant proportion of the world’s languages are found in Africa, with estimates suggesting over a quarter of all languages are spoken on the continent. However, many of these languages are underrepresented in the development […]

  • Moscow Fashion Week showcases international designs

    By Ifunanya | September 9, 2025 | Comments Off on Moscow Fashion Week showcases international designs

    Moscow Fashion Week is underway in the Russian capital, showcasing a diverse range of designs from over 200 creators hailing from countries such as Armenia, Brazil, China, Guatemala, India, Nicaragua, South Africa, and Turkey. The […]

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