Benin’s govt on course to retain power in April election
Benin's electoral commission has officially approved just two candidates to stand in next April's presidential election, opening the way for the ruling coalition to retain power.
‘I apologised to my teammates after the missed chance’ – Osimhen
Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen’s resilience shone through on Thursday as Nigeria defeated Gabon 4-1 in extra time to secure a place in Sunday’s playoff final against DR Congo. The Super Eagles looked dominant in patches, but late in the match, Osimhen missed a clear goal-scoring opportunity that could have sealed the win for the […]
FG pays N3.9bn pension backlog
The payment comes as part of the N32,000 pension increment approved by President Bola Tinubu, providing long-awaited relief to thousands of retired workers across the country.
Trump pardons former Tottenham owner Joe Lewis
Lewis, whose family trust holds a majority stake in the Premier League’s Tottenham Hotspur football team, pleaded guilty in 2024 to one count of conspiracy to commit securities fraud.
Ghana scraps Covid levy, cuts VAT in bid to boost growth
Ghana has abolished its Covid-19 “Health Recovery Levy” and reduced its value-added tax in a bid to bolster economic growth, the government said Thursday.
Board members laud Delborough Lagos’ strides at 2nd annual meeting
Board members of The Delborough Lagos have commended the hospitality brand for its remarkable progress and growing influence in the African hospitality industry,…
