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By Naomi Sharang Abba Atiku Abubakar, son of former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar, has publicly declared his support for President Bola Tinubu’s re-election bid ahead of the 2027 general elections. Abubakar made this known during a solidarity …

Andrey Santos seems to be playing more for Chelsea under Liam Rosenior, and he has revealed that the manager has given him the confidence.“He has given a big confidence boost, not only for me but for a lot of other players as well,” said the …

Talanta City Stadium is shaping up as a major game changer for Kenya and the wider East African region as preparations gather pace for AFCON 2027.Designed to meet international standards, the stadium signals a shift toward modern sports …

As security forces maintain strict control over Onitsha Main Market in Anambra State, traders have expressed frustration over the enforcement of the market closure, criticizing the government’s approach.While some traders questioned the …

Cardano whales have acquired around $160 million worth of ADA in the last 60 days. Cardano (ADA) has been in a severe downtrend lately, trading around $0.35 (per CoinGecko’s …

Whoever is nominated from the two Kurdish parties still needs the approval from the Shia and Sunni blocs in the parliament.Published On 27 Jan 202627 Jan 2026Iraq’s parliament has postponed the …

This final group phase game is a must-win for Napoli. To qualify for the knockout stages, Antonio Conte’s Napoli must defeat Chelsea and hope that one of the teams above them in the group standings slips up.For Chelsea, the Blues are through …

  The Commissioner of Information for Anambra State, Law Mefoh, has said the state loses ₦8 billion every Monday due to the sit-at-home order imposed by non-state actors. Mefoh made the remarks on Tuesday during an interview …

Shiba Inu’s token burn rate surged by 2,807% in the past 24 hours, sparking widespread discussion across cryptocurrency communities. The percentage increase appears substantial at first glance. The actual impact on SHIB’s market fundamentals …

Heirs Holdings has appointed Obinna Ufudo and Sola Yomi-Ajayi as non-executive directors, strengthening the board of the pan-African investment company as it deepens its focus on governance and portfolio expansion across key sectors. …

Sadio Mané is one of the very few millionaire footballers who lives with humility instead of luxury. Rather than chasing expensive lifestyles, he pours his heart into supporting his village. When he’s not on the pitch or with his family, he finds …

Joao Pedro has said ahead of Chelsea’s Champions League final group game with Napoli: “I feel good here, and now we must give everything, starting with a very tough game like the one against Napoli in the Champions League. Difficult match …

Burkina Faso is building what is arguably the longest and most modern highway in West Africa.The Ouaga–Bobo Highway links Ouagadougou to Bobo-Dioulasso with upgraded lanes, improved safety standards, and faster travel times, strengthening …

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Botswana holds the second-largest diamond ever discovered, valued at around $200 million.The rare stone reinforces Botswana’s place at the centre of the global diamond industry and highlights how natural resources continue to shape the …

Botswana, Africa’s leading diamond producer, is struggling to sell its diamonds amid an estimated 85 per cent surge in global oversupply. Diamonds sit at the core of Botswana’s economy, financing public services, employment, and long-term national …

This is Brian Mwenda, the Kenyan man who posed as a lawyer and won 26 cases before he was arrested.In a twist that stunned many, he later represented himself in court after his arrest and won the case. He now walks free, a story that has …

As the market shifts into risk-off mode, risk management naturally takes center stage. Historically, this has meant either exiting positions or moving to the sidelines, waiting to re-enter once conditions flip back to risk-on. Notably, …

A debt financing deal is bringing electricity …

France Pushes Back Against EU Funding for UK Storm Shadow Missiles – Militarnyi …

The Lagos Polo Club has announced the dates …

Brian Armstrong, CEO of Coinbase, outlined his vision, arguing that cryptocurrency is set to evolve from a niche speculative asset into a core part of modern finance, to the point that even its harshest critics may end up using it daily …

Your support helps us to tell the storyFrom reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it’s investigating the financials of Elon Musk’s pro-Trump PAC or producing our …

Social media influencer Sammy Yahood is known to spread Islamophobic content online.Published On 27 Jan 202627 Jan 2026Click here to share on social mediashare2ShareAustralia has cancelled the visa of an Israeli social media influencer who has …

Fundstrat managing partner Tom Lee predicts that crypto markets will likely catch up once gold and silver begin to take a break from their recent rallies.Tom Lee said on CNBC’s Power Lunch on Monday that crypto should be going up on a weaker …