Adekunle Owolabi

Nigerian actress Aderounmu Adejumoke, best known for her role as Esther in the popular Funke Akindele series “Jenifa’s Diary,” has died at the age of 40. The news was confirmed by filmmaker Seun Oloketuyi on his Instagram page on Monday, April 8th, 2024.

Lagos, Nigeria - Covenant University has emerged victorious once again, clinching the top spot in Nigeria for the Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings 2024.

Nigerian chess whiz Tunde Onakoya is about to face his toughest opponent yet: sleep deprivation. But this isn't your average all-nighter fueled by caffeine.

Abuja, Nigeria – A beacon of hope has emerged in the fight against meningitis in Africa. Nigeria has become the world’s first nation to roll out the Men5CV vaccine, a groundbreaking tool with the potential to dramatically curb the disease. This crucial step, lauded by the World Health Organization (WHO), brings the ambitious goal of eliminating meningitis by 2030 significantly closer.

Johannesburg, South Africa – South African health regulators have announced a recall of specific batches of Johnson & Johnson’s Benylin Paediatric Syrup due to high levels of diethylene glycol, a potentially toxic substance. The affected product was distributed in South Africa, Eswatini, Rwanda, Kenya, Tanzania, and Nigeria.

Fans of legendary Nollywood actor John Okafor, known to the world as Mr Ibu, will have the opportunity to celebrate his life during a five-day ceremony culminating in his burial on June 28th, 2024.

The Nigerian Identity Management Commission (NIMC) announced a new system for issuing national ID cards. Partnering with the Nigerian Interbank Settlement System (NIBSS), applicants will now receive their cards through their banks.

London, UK – April 22nd, 2024 – British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak acknowledged a setback in his signature policy to deport asylum seekers to Rwanda. The flights, originally planned for spring, will now depart “every month” starting in July, following parliamentary approval.

Lawmakers in the United States are inching closer to banning TikTok, the wildly popular video-sharing app, over national security concerns.

President Bola Tinubu has given the green light for the commencement of the first phase of the Consumer Credit Scheme, aiming to revolutionize access to credit for Nigerians.