With the G20 heads of state summit drawing closer, Africa is racing to rally global support for its agenda. South Africa’s presidency is seeking to drive consensus and action on priority issues like climate finance, debt relief, global financial reform, and inequality. But why should leaders outside of Africa take on these challenges with the

New Jeffrey Epstein emails have been made public, reigniting a long-running scandal over his relationship with the rich and powerful. More than 20,000 pages of documents related to convicted s£x offender Jeffrey Epstein have just been released. Democratic politicians released three emails obtained from Epstein’s estate, saying they showed Donald Trump may have known more

Nollywood actress Iyabo Ojo and her daughter are receiving prayers from fans following a prophecy by Prophet Abel Boma. The prophet warned Ojo to seek God’s guidance due to alleged plots against her. He cautioned that these plans could come to fruition in the first quarter of 2026. Fans have begun praying for Nollywood actress

The Federation of International Football Association, FIFA, has nominated 11 goals to contest for the 2025 Puskas Award. FIFA made a shortlist of goals scored between August 2024 and 2025, out of which the most stunning, following votes by global fans and a panel of the governing legends, will emerge winner of the award. Barcelona

Skip to content Eddie Murphy’s daughter, Bria, is pregnant with her first child. The 35-year-old is expecting her first baby with her actor husband, Michael Xavier. The eldest daughter of the comedian, whom Murphy shares with ex-wife Nicole, showed off her baby bump as she attended the red carpet premiere of her father’s new documentary

Fuel stations across Nigeria have reduced the pump price of Premium Motor Spirit following the Federal Government’s suspension of the proposed 15 per cent import duty on petrol and diesel. Naija News had earlier reported that the FG suspended the implementation of the proposed 15% import tax on petrol and diesel. This was announced in

Victor Osimhen is stepping into the DR Congo playoff final with a clear mind and a strong message for his teammates, stay focused and keep fighting until the very end. The Super Eagles striker proved that message with his performance in the semifinal against Gabon. Earlier in the game, Osimhen missed a big chance in

The Pension Transitional Arrangement Directorate (PTAD) has begun the payment of ₦3.9 billion in pension arrears to 91,146 retirees under the Defined Benefit Scheme.  The disbursement targets federal pensioners who had been owed various outstanding balances after past verification and harmonisation exercises.  According to PTAD, the arrears cover shortfalls identified during audits of payrolls inherited

Paystack, one of Nigeria’s leading fintech companies, has suspended its co-founder and Chief Technology Officer, Ezra Olubi, after old tweets containing sexually explicit comments resurfaced online.  The posts, which date back to years before Paystack was founded, quickly gained attention on X and sparked widespread public condemnation. In a statement, Paystack confirmed that it has

President Bola Tinubu has approved the postponement of the planned 15 per cent import duty on petrol and diesel to the first quarter of 2026, buying fuel marketers and hard-pressed households more time before another possible increase in pump prices.  The levy, which was initially slated to take effect in 2025, is part of the

The Lagos State Deputy Governor, Dr Obafemi Hamzat, has blamed social challenges on breakdown of value system and neglect of morality, urging Nigerians to renew commitment to good parenting. Hamzat made the call at the Criterion, Association of Women in Businesses and Professions International Conference at the Orchid Hotel, Lekki, Lagos, on Thursday. The conference

When Conrad Nicholson Hilton founded Hilton on May 31, 1919, he probably did not envisage how big the hotel company would grow; to one of the largest in the world. Now, over a century after, and 46 years after his death on January 3, 1979, Hilton has outlived its founder, and has grown to become