Former President Uhuru Kenyatta visited the Kabarak home of the late Daniel Moi. He placed a wreath at the graves of Moi and his wife, Lena, highlighting a political connection between Kenya's first two presidential families. The event was attended by Moi's son, Gideon Moi.
Moi, the country's second and longest serving president, originally served as vice president under Uhuru's father, Jomo Kenyatta. After Jomo Kenyatta's death, Moi assumed the presidency. Decades later, Moi would personally guide Uhuru Kenyatta's own entry into national politics. He nominated Uhuru for a parliamentary seat and later endorsed him as a presidential successor.
This relationship has persisted across generations. Uhuru Kenyatta later led the same...
Coco Gauff is the top-earning female athlete for the second straight year. The tennis player pulled in about 33 million dollars, with most of it coming from deals with companies like New Balance and Mercedes-Benz. Her on-court wins, including a French Open title, accounted for a smaller portion.
Right behind her is Aryna Sabalenka with 30 million, followed by Iga Świątek. Freestyle skier Eileen Gu and tennis player Qinwen Zheng round out the top five. Forbes says the total cash for the top twenty women hit 293 million, a solid jump from last year. Tennis players make up half of that top ten list.
Other big names cashing in include Madison Keys and Naomi Osaka. Gauff's number one spot comes from mixing major tournament victories with a...
A group handling the Most Influential People of African Descent awards just met with Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu. The delegation, led by MIPAD president Kamil Olufowobi, presented the governor with an award for being the most influential governor this year. They recognized his work in trying to make Lagos a global center for culture and business.
This meeting kicks off a weeklong Lagos Diaspora Experience event. For the first time, MIPAD will hold its big annual awards ceremony in Lagos instead of New York. The event plans to celebrate African art, culture, and business achievements. It will end with a major awards night honoring several people.
Key awards will go to figures like Minister Hannatu Musa Musawa, Queen Consort...
President Bola Tinubu called his path to the office incredibly difficult. He made these comments during a national meeting of his party, the All Progressives Congress, in Abuja. Tinubu told attendees that both his campaign and the country faced major hurdles before the last election.
He pointed out the serious problems regular people dealt with back then, like not having enough food or fuel. The whole currency switch thing happened, too, making everything more chaotic. Tinubu stated he only made it because of perseverance and what he called divine guidance, claiming God placed him in his role.
His speech pushed for unity and patience from everyone. Tinubu warned that the country's democratic system needs constant protection from...
The wife of IPOB leader Nnamdi Kanu has shared details about his kidnapping years ago. Uchechigeme Anyanwuotu Okwu-Kanu posted online that her husband was taken by force in 2009. She identified those responsible as followers of Ralph Uwazuruike, who leads the MASSOB group. The abduction happened at their family square on the exact day planned for their traditional wedding ceremony.
She claimed the men working for Uwazuruike attacked and publicly shamed Kanu during the event. His supposed crime involved speaking out against what she called the commercial misuse of the Biafran movement. This included selling items like passports, license plates, and planned currency purely for monetary gain.
Okwu-Kanu described these past events as part...
President Tinubu warned state governors that he will sign an Executive Order on local government funding. He told party leaders at an APC meeting that states must comply with the recent Supreme Court ruling. The court mandated direct financial allocations to local councils from the national account.
Tinubu stated he is being respectful but has the authority to enforce the judgment. He referenced the legal victory secured by the federal government in July. The ruling declared state control over these funds unconstitutional.
The President urged governors to start implementation through the regular federal allocation meetings. He stressed that respecting the court's decision is the ultimate goal for proper governance. His comments...
President Tinubu has declared all armed groups operating without state authority as terrorists. This new doctrine includes bandits, Fulani militias, violent cults, and foreign mercenaries. He announced the policy while presenting next year's national budget to lawmakers.
The strategy represents a complete redesign of the country's security framework. It focuses on unified command structures and coordinated intelligence operations. The President stated this move addresses direct threats to national survival and public anxiety.
The policy also covers armed groups pursuing political, ethnic, or financial goals through violence. The budget allocates the largest portion of funds to defense and security. This announcement follows recent...
A key group from Nigeria's oil-producing region supports current government reforms in the energy sector. The Pan Niger Delta Forum, or PANDEF, endorsed the changes at a news conference in Abuja. Its chairman, Godknows Igali, praised President Tinubu's appointment of Oritsemeyiwa Eyesan to lead the upstream regulatory commission.
The group, representing host communities, promised to mobilize local cooperation with federal and state authorities. They called for a sustained environmental cleanup program across the entire Niger Delta, extending beyond existing projects. Igali stated these holistic reforms are crucial for the nation's economic health and global energy standing.
PANDEF also applauded other recent appointments, including...
A Nigerian military aircraft detained in Burkina Faso has moved to Ghana. The C-130 plane and its crew are safe after a precautionary landing in Bobo Dioulasso. They are en route to Portugal for scheduled maintenance stops.
Air Force spokesperson Ehimen Ejodame confirmed the update from Abuja. He thanked the public for their concern and emphasized continued operational safety. The aircraft and its eleven personnel were previously held by the Burkinabe junta following the unscheduled landing.
