By Florencemary Nwabueze Nigeria’s tourism entrepreneur and Advisor to the African Union Cultural and Social Council in Nigeria, AU-ECOSOCC, Otunba Olawanle Akinboboye, has swapped beach resorts for movie sets. Principal photography for his long-awaited historical epic “So Long – Odigbose” began on June 15, 2026, at his flagship property, La Champagne Tropicana Beach Resort, Ibeju-Lekki, […]

By Nnasom David ​A Renowned educator, researcher, and philanthropist Dr. Dilma De Araujo has been confirmed as a delegate for the upcoming Diplomatic Conference 2.0. The event is scheduled to take place from July 9–10, 2026, at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Abuja. The conference seeks to advance diplomacy, foreign policy, multilateralism, and international […]

By Benjamin Njoku Goge Africa, the continent’s leading cultural storytelling and tourism platform, has launched the Goge Africa Cultural Dialogue and Diplomacy Series. The new initiative repositions African heritage not just as history, but as a driver of modern diplomacy, regional integration, and economic growth. The inaugural edition will be held on July 2, 2026 […]

Distinguished academic, entrepreneur, governance expert and public affairs advocate, Prof. Festus Uwakhemen Asikhia, has received another significant international recognition following his admission as an Associate Member of the International Association for Quality Assurance in Pre-Tertiary and Higher Education (QAHE) for the 2026–2027 membership cycle. The certification, issued by the International QAHE Association on June 26, […]

By Benjamin Njoku Owerri, the Imo State capital, will come alive from July 23 to 25, 2026, as filmmakers from 24 countries, film enthusiasts, actors, and directors converge for the 2nd edition of the Imo International Film Festival, IIFF. The 3-day festival, set to hold at Havana Cinemas, New Owerri, will open with a screening […]

DR Congo coach Sebastien Desabre said his side will try to “keep the dream alive” for their fans backhome by progressing to the World Cup last 32. Victory over already-eliminated Uzbekistan in Atlanta on Saturday will secure qualification for the knockout stages as at least one of the best third-placed sides. Desabre’s side stunned Cristiano […]

The party said that it remained legally recognised and would immediately challenge the decision at the Court of Appeal.

It described the operation as “a powerful response to yesterday’s attack on a commercial ship that was transiting the Strait of Hormuz.”

President Bola Tinubu has appointed Abdulrazak Sa’ad Namdas as the new Director General of the Border Communities Development Agency (BCDA).

Senegal became the first African side to score five goals in a World Cup match, a stunning double by Pape Gueye inspiring them to a 5-0 win over 10-man Iraq in their final Group I match on Friday.