Nigeria has been ranked among the top 10 African countries with the highest Schengen visa rejection rates in 2024, according to new data from the European Commission. With a rejection rate of 45.9%—up from 40.8% in 2023—Nigeria is now fourth in Africa and third globally, trailing only Bangladesh and Senegal. Nearly one in two Nigerian…
Governor Monday Okpebholo of Edo State has revealed that cult-related violence is costing the state over $1 billion in potential investments each year. In a statement released in Benin on Wednesday, May 21, Okpebholo said the pervasive issue of cultism has resulted in the destruction of lives and property, scared off investors, and significantly weakened…
Tottenham Hotspur ended their 17-year trophy drought with a dramatic 1-0 victory over Manchester United in the Europa League final on Wednesday night in Bilbao, Spain. The win at Estadio de San Mamés marks Spurs’ first major trophy since the 2008 League Cup and their first European title since 1984. Ecstatic fans and emotional players…
Authorities in Tanzania have blocked access to the social media platform X after hackers breached the official account of the national police and falsely announced the death of President Samia Suluhu Hassan. The fake message quickly went viral, triggering widespread confusion and concern online. In response, the government restricted access to X through major internet…
