Sophia Momodu has opened up about one of the most difficult periods of her life at the 81st United Nations General Assembly in New York, using her experience of becoming a mother outside marriage to discuss stigma, identity and the struggle many women face when trying to make their voices heard. Momodu, who attended UNGA…
Senegalese football star Sadio Mané is putting about $20.4 million of his own money into an agro-industrial project in his hometown of Bambali, but the bigger story is not simply that a footballer is building a factory. The SM10 Agro project is designed to tackle one of Senegal’s agricultural problems while creating jobs and turning…
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has arrived in New York for the 81st United Nations General Assembly, promising to firmly defend Iran’s position as the country faces continued military and diplomatic pressure from the United States and its allies. Pezeshkian is scheduled to address the UN General Assembly on Wednesday, September 23, with the speech coming…
The Federal Government is trying to hold the line on two major household costs as Nigerians continue to deal with higher living expenses: electricity tariffs and petrol prices. On September 21, 2026, the Minister of Power, Joseph Tegbe, said there were no plans to increase electricity tariffs for now, following reports that another hike could…
Iran offers to reopen Strait of Hormuz within seven days if the United States lifts its blockade of Iranian ports and eases military pressure around the strategic waterway, according to a senior Iranian official cited by Kyodo News on September 22, 2026. The proposal comes as the United States and Iran remain locked in a…
Nigeria has moved closer to adding a major new capability to its military as the Federal Government advances the acquisition of 12 AH-1Z Viper attack helicopters from the United States. The latest milestone came after Chief of the Air Staff, Air Marshal Sunday Aneke, led a Nigerian Air Force delegation to a beam-signing ceremony with…
Talk of a potential Hussain Sajwani Manchester United takeover has returned during the international break, putting the club’s ownership structure back under the spotlight. Sajwani, the Dubai-based billionaire and founder of DAMAC Properties, has been linked in reports to possible investment in Manchester United as members of the Glazer family reportedly consider selling some or…
Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa arrived in New York on Monday, September 21, 2026, leading his country’s delegation to the 81st United Nations General Assembly. His visit comes at a significant point for Syria, with Damascus seeking stronger diplomatic ties, economic recovery and international investment following the fall of Bashar al-Assad in December 2024. Al-Sharaa is…
Nigeria’s latest petrol price increase has revived an uncomfortable question for an oil-producing country: why does fuel remain so expensive for Nigerian workers even as domestic refining capacity expands? Petrol is now selling at around ₦1,400 per litre in Lagos and Abuja, with prices reaching about ₦1,500 in parts of northern Nigeria, according to recent…
Funke Akindele has confirmed that work is underway on She Must Be Obeyed Season 2, ending months of uncertainty over whether the Prime Video drama would return. The filmmaker gave the update while responding to a fan on X who joked about having to wait until age 40 before seeing another season. Akindele replied with…
