Adalikwu rallies Africa to become global maritime power house at maiden ‘Blue Africa Conference’
Africa must stop generating maritime value only to export it, and instead own, finance, and govern its oceans, Dr Paul Adalikwu, the Secretary-General of the Maritime Organization of West and Central Africa (MOWCA)stated this in Lagos on Thursday August 13, 2026 at the opening session of the maiden edition of the Blue Africa Conference & Exhibition 2026 held in Lagos.
Nigeria, US reinforce strategic defence, security partnership at Washington talks
Minister of Defence, General Christopher Musa (Rtd), has concluded high-level bilateral engagements with United States authorities in Washington DC, aimed at deepening military-to-military relations and fortifying counter-terrorism cooperation between both nations.
UAE condemns Iranian attack on two vessels in Hormuz strait
The United Arab Emirates on Friday condemned an Iranian attack it said targeted two vessels linked to state-owned Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) as they passed through the Strait of Hormuz.
Police debunk alleged killing of four Accord members in Ilesa
Osun State Police Command has debunked claims by the Imole Campaign Council, TICC, that four members of Accord Party were killed in Ilesa on Thursday.
Funke Akindele’s ‘Where Is Mr. Right?’ set for August 15 release
Nigerian actress and filmmaker Funke Akindele is set to release her latest film, Where Is Mr. Right?, on Aug. 15.
LeBron’s Sixers in spotlight as full 2026-27 NBA schedule revealed
US basketball fans will have plenty of chances to check out LeBron James’s first season in Philadelphia with the 76ers featured in 34 nationally televised games according to the full NBA season schedule released on Thursday.
