US Mission Warns: Corrupt Nigerian Officials May Be Barred from US Visas
US Mission Warns: Corrupt Nigerian Officials May Be Barred from US Visas Washington stresses accountability and good governance, citing petitions, electoral malpractice, and corruption as drivers for new visa restrictions. The United States Mission in Nigeria has issued a firm warning that Nigerian government officials and other high-profile figures implicated in corruption could be denied […]
Nigeria, Namibia Pledge to Deepen Ties During UNGA Courtesy Visit
Nigeria, Namibia Pledge to Deepen Ties During UNGA Courtesy Visit On the sidelines of the 80th United Nations General Assembly, the Federal Republic of Nigeria and the Republic of Namibia reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral cooperation for mutual benefit. The agreement followed a courtesy visit by Namibian President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah to Nigeria’s Vice President […]
Malawi Ex-President Peter Mutharika Pulls Clear Lead in Presidential Vote-Count
Malawi Ex-President Peter Mutharika Pulls Clear Lead in Presidential Vote-Count Provisional results show Mutharika at about 66-68%, far ahead of incumbent Lazarus Chakwera, as full tallies are awaited Former President Peter Mutharika has surged into a dominant position in Malawi’s 2025 presidential election, with provisional results from 24 out of 36 electoral councils indicating he […]
Chiamaka Nnadozie Ranks Fourth in Inaugural Women’s Yashin Trophy as Hannah Hampton Claims Top Honour
Chiamaka Nnadozie Ranks Fourth in Inaugural Women’s Yashin Trophy as Hannah Hampton Claims Top Honour Super Falcons’ goalkeeper cements global standing among elite shot-stoppers at Ballon d’Or 2025 amid England’s Hampton’s historic win Nigeria’s Chiamaka Cynthia Nnadozie has again shown she belongs among the world’s elite female goalkeepers, finishing fourth in the first-ever Women’s Yashin […]
Ousmane Dembélé, Aitana Bonmatí Crowned 2025 Ballon d’Or Winners in Paris
Ousmane Dembélé, Aitana Bonmatí Crowned 2025 Ballon d’Or Winners in Paris Dembele claims his first men’s Ballon d’Or after a sensational season with PSG, while Bonmatí makes history by winning her third straight women’s award The Theatre du Châtelet played host to football’s greatest stars Monday night as the 2025 Ballon d’Or ceremony celebrated an […]
Indonesia and EU Seal Landmark Trade Deal After Nine Years of Talks
Indonesia and EU Seal Landmark Trade Deal After Nine Years of Talks Pact expected to double trade flows, cut tariffs, and boost green investment despite environmental concerns Indonesia and the European Union have concluded a landmark trade agreement after nearly a decade of negotiations, opening a new chapter in economic ties between Southeast Asia’s largest […]
Botswana Makes History as First African Nation to Win Men’s 4×400m at World Championships
Botswana Makes History as First African Nation to Win Men’s 4×400m at World Championships Botswana stunned the athletics world on Sunday, September 21 by winning the men’s 4×400 metres relay at the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo, the first time an African nation has ever claimed the event. The quartet of Collen Kebinatshipi, Bhekempilo “Lee” […]