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August 17, 2026

THE CAMBRIDGE PROFESSOR: A TRAGEDY THAT SHOULD MAKE US REFLECT

It is truly heartbreaking and deeply tragic to hear of the death of Professor Jason Arday. Professor Arday’s journey was extraordinary. From facing significant challenges in childhood to becoming, at 37, the youngest Black professor in the history of the University of Cambridge, his story represented remarkable determination, achievement and hope. His academic work also... Read More
Africa News, Breaking News, Business, World News
August 16, 2026

2027: THE PEOPLE CAN DEFEAT THE POWERFUL: THE OSUN LESSON FOR NIGERIA’S 2027 ELECTION

There are elections that produce a winner. And there are elections that produce a message. The 2026 Osun governorship election has produced both. Governor Ademola Adeleke has won a second term, defeating the APC candidate, Bola Oyebamiji. But beyond the numbers is a much bigger lesson for Nigeria: The people can defeat political power when... Read More
Africa News, Breaking News, Business, UK News, World News
August 15, 2026

2027: THE CANDIDATES – WHO CAN REALLY AFFORD TO RUN FOR PRESIDENT OF NIGERIA?

As campaigning begins, Nigeria’s crowded opposition field raises a bigger question: can fragmented challengers overcome an APC that appears increasingly organised – or will another split opposition vote hand the advantage to the incumbent? Nigeria’s 2027 presidential race is moving from political positioning to open campaigning, with the campaign period approaching and INEC’s timetable placing... Read More
Africa News, Breaking News, Business, World News
August 13, 2026

AFSEY26, Africa Fashion Show Exhibition, Holds It’s 3rd Edition In Leeds Uk This Saturday 15th August

By Sam Biodun Ogundipe in London   The 3rd edition of the AFSEY26, Africa fashion show exhibition, Yorkshire United Kingdom holds this Saturday 15th August 2026.   Venue is the newly refurbished LQDEE’s Hub, 2 Grant Avenue Leeds Ls7/RQ.   According to all Press release by the founder of AFSEY26 and fashion icon Ike Ayeni... Read More
Africa News, Breaking News, Business, community, Entertainment, Fashion, Life Style, UK News, World News
August 11, 2026

2027: The Coalition Imperative — When Unity Becomes a Democratic Necessity By Ambassador M

Nigeria is already entering the political theatre of 2027, and the opposition landscape is becoming as consequential as the contest itself. Across the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Social Democratic Party (SDP), Labour Party (LP), Allied Peoples Movement (APM), PDP and other political platforms, realignments, defections and coalition discussions are reshaping the... Read More
Africa News, Breaking News, Business, UK News, World News
August 11, 2026

Germany Intensifies Deportations, Repatriates 137 Nigerians

Germany deported at least 137 Nigerians in five chartered flights between February and June 2026, according to data compiled by the DERS Team and Refugees4refugees.org. The deportations were carried out in separate operations involving Germany and, in some cases, other European countries as authorities intensified efforts to enforce migration and deportation orders. Records show that... Read More
World News
August 10, 2026

Akasoba Duke-Abiola: The Nigerian Candidature Seeking a Place in the UN Secretary-General Race

The race to succeed António Guterres as Secretary-General of the United Nations is entering an important stage, with Member States putting forward candidates for one of the most influential international positions in the world. The Secretary-General serves as the chief administrative officer of the United Nations and plays a central diplomatic role in bringing international... Read More
Africa News, Breaking News, Business, UK News, World News
August 9, 2026

Nigeria Opens a New Housing Bridge to Its Diaspora With FMBN and Co

FMBN launches ₦100m mortgage in London as government and financial institutions seek to turn Diaspora resources into homes, investment and jobs LONDON — Nigeria has taken a significant step towards unlocking the economic potential of its citizens abroad with the launch of the Federal Mortgage Bank of Nigeria (FMBN) Diaspora National Housing Fund Mortgage in... Read More
Africa News, Breaking News, Business, UK News, Women, World News
August 4, 2026

When Leadership Speaks: Why Ambassador Abubakar-Waziri’s Call Matters Beyond Nigeria

By reflecting on the recent message of the Catholic Bishops to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Ambassador M. J. Abubakar-Waziri offers more than a commentary on a national event. He presents a timeless reflection on leadership, moral responsibility and the indispensable role of courageous voices in safeguarding democracy. His central argument is clear: moments of national... Read More
Africa News, Breaking News, Business, UK News, Women, World News
August 3, 2026

APC Campaign Council Intensifies Preparations Ahead of Osun Governorship Election

ABUJA, Nigeria – The All Progressives Congress (APC) says it has intensified preparations for the forthcoming Osun State Governorship Election following a strategic meeting of its National Campaign Council held on Monday in Abuja. The meeting, which took place at the Kano State Governor’s Lodge, brought together members of the party’s national leadership, campaign council... Read More
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