Africa’s Technology industry has continued to expand, with several homegrown brands emerging to produce or market mobile phones for consumers across the continent.

Identical twin brothers, Hussaini and Hassan Malami, are among the successful recruits of the NNPC Tigers Class of 2026, after both secured positions at the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation despite initially having different views about joining the company.

Only six countries have maintained a perfect record of qualification for every edition of the FIFA Women’s World Cup since the tournament was first staged in 1991.

Tonto Dikeh has launched a new faith-based initiative, the New Wine Prophetic Tabernacle (NWPT), which she describes as a spiritual gathering for committed Christians.

Legendary musician Daddy Showkey turned back the clock last Sunday night as he celebrated 50 unbroken years on stage with a glittering anniversary concert at Eko Hotels and Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos.

…Warn proposed law could allow online sales of vapes, nicotine products By John Alechenu ABUJA — The Nigeria Tobacco Control Community, a coalition of more than 100 civil society organisations and health advocates, has rejected the National Tobacco Control Act (Amendment) Bill 2025, warning that the proposed legislation could weaken existing safeguards against tobacco and […]

Addressing rumors that the haircut was part of a tribal marital ritual, Jarvis took to social media to dispel the narrative, explaining that the decision was based strictly on professional hairstyling advice.

…Several terrorists neutralised, soldiers injured By Ndahi Marama, Maiduguri MAIDUGURI — Troops of the Joint Task Force, North East, Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK), have foiled an attempted attack by Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) terrorists on a Forward Operating Base (FOB) in Gajiram, Nganzai Local Government Area of Borno State. The Acting Media Information […]

The price of Apple’s flagship smartphones can vary sharply depending on where they are purchased, despite the company selling the same iPhone models across markets.

… 1,000 confirmed cases recorded nationwide … Late presentation, high treatment cost fuelling deaths … 23 states, 116 LGAs affected By Chioma Obinna Nigeria’s Lassa fever crisis has worsened, with 237 people dying from the disease out of 1,000 confirmed cases recorded so far in 2026, pushing the Case Fatality Rate, CFR, to 23.7 per […]

Adedeji said Tinubu inherited an economy burdened by an unsustainable subsidy regime, an underperforming oil sector and a narrow tax base.

…Submits petition to police ahead of Aug 15 election By Shina Abubakar, Osogbo OSOGBO — The First Lady of Osun State, Mrs Titilola Adeleke, on Monday led a group of women to the state police command headquarters in Osogbo to protest alleged intimidation of voters and demand a credible governorship election on August 15. Adeleke, […]

By Ugochukwu Alaribe UMUAHIA — A woman identified as Sarah Nwaorji has allegedly stabbed her husband, Innocent Nwaorji, to death in Aba, Abia State. The couple, who hail from Amaise Umuokereke-Ngwa community in Obingwa Local Government Area, reportedly resided around the Seven-Up Company area of Aba North Local Government Area, where the incident occurred. Vanguard […]

Harry Kane has added another major individual honour to his collection after being crowned Europe’s top scorer for the 2025/2026 season.

…We’ll campaign with facts, not rhetoric — SGF By Omeiza Ajayi ABUJA — Supporters of President Bola Tinubu’s re-election bid under the aegis of the Renewed Hope Project 2027 have dismissed moves by opposition figures, including former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, Peter Obi and former Cross River State Governor Donald Duke, to forge an alliance […]