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By Deborah Nnamdi The net worth of Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote, has climbed to a record $36.7 billion, according to real-time Bloomberg data, further cementing his position as the wealthiest black person in the world and Africa’s richest individual. The surge in wealth is largely attributed to the growing value of his industrial empire, particularly the $20 billion Dangote Refinery in Lagos and the continued strong performance of Dangote Cement. The billionaire’s business interests also span sugar, fertilizer production and other key sectors of the economy. The Lagos-based refinery has emerged as a major force in Africa’s energy sector,…

By Deborah Nnamdi The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has sustained aerial surveillance operations in support of efforts to rescue teachers and pupils abducted from Yawota and Ahoro-Esinele communities in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State, as security agencies continue the search for the victims nearly a month after their kidnapping. The commitment was reaffirmed during a courtesy visit to Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, by representatives of the Chief of the Air Staff, Air Marshal Sunday Aneke, and the Air Officer Commanding Logistics Command, Air Vice Marshal Abubakar Suleh, on June 5, 2026. According to a statement issued by…

By Deborah Nnamdi At least one person was killed and five others injured in a series of shooting attacks in central Israel on Sunday, according to emergency services and security authorities. Israel’s emergency response agency, Magen David Adom, said a man believed to be about 35 years old died after sustaining gunshot wounds during the attacks. The agency added that five other victims were treated and evacuated to nearby hospitals. Two of the injured were reported to be in serious condition, while three others sustained moderate injuries from gunshot wounds. Israeli police said they tracked down a vehicle suspected to…

Troops of the Joint Task Force (North East), Operation HADIN KAI, have rescued 360 abductees from a heavily fortified Jama’atu Ahlis Sunna Lidda’awati wal-Jihad (JAS) enclave located in the Mandara Mountains of southern Borno State in what the military described as one of the most significant hostage rescue operations carried out in the North-East in recent times. The successful operation was disclosed in a statement issued by the Acting Media Information Officer of Operation HADIN KAI, Lieutenant Colonel Haruna M. Sani, who said the mission was the result of weeks of intelligence gathering, covert surveillance, and detailed operational planning. According…

By Oghenekevwe Kofi Success in the film industry is often measured by awards, critical acclaim, and cultural impact. Yet there is another metric that rarely lies: the box office. By that measure, no filmmaker in modern Nollywood has enjoyed a run quite like Funke Akindele. The latest all-time Nigerian box office rankings reveal a remarkable statistic. Five of the ten highest-grossing Nollywood films ever made are projects that Funke Akindele either created, produced, co-produced, directed, or led creatively. In an industry filled with talented actors, producers, and storytellers, that level of dominance is unprecedented. The films include Behind the Scenes,…

MTN Nigeria has thrown open its data billing and network operations to public examination in a move aimed at addressing persistent complaints from subscribers over alleged data depletion and strengthening customer confidence in its services. The telecom operator said the initiative, known as “Data on Trial,” would provide Nigerians with an opportunity to independently assess how data is consumed and billed on its network while allowing customers to engage directly with the company’s technical experts and raise concerns. Speaking at a press conference in Lagos, MTN Nigeria’s Chief Corporate Services and Sustainability Officer, Tobe Okigbo, said the exercise was designed…

By Deborah Nnamdi The Nigeria Police Force has confirmed the rescue of Mrs Busayo Adelabu-John Paul and her 12-year-old twin sons, Peter and Paul, who were abducted by gunmen in Ibadan, Oyo State, last week. The Force Public Relations Officer, DCP Anthony Placid, disclosed the development in a statement issued on Sunday, revealing that the victims were freed during a coordinated operation carried out by operatives of the Force Intelligence Department’s Intelligence Response Team (FID-IRT). According to Placid, the rescue operation was conducted at about 7:30 p.m. on Saturday in Ibadan following days of intensive intelligence gathering, surveillance and tactical…

Osubi Airport in Okpe Local Government Area of Delta State has dismissed claims by Air Peace that one of its aircraft suffered a bird strike while landing at the airport, insisting preliminary investigations indicate the incident did not occur within the airport’s aerodrome. The controversy arose after Air Peace announced on its Instagram page on June 5 that its Lagos–Osubi flight experienced a bird strike upon landing at Osubi Airport in Warri. The airline stated that the aircraft underwent mandatory safety and technical inspections after touchdown, with preliminary findings revealing the need for additional checks on the landing gear. As…

By Deborah Nnamdi FIFA has confirmed that football clubs will receive a minimum of $5,000 per player per day for releasing players to participate in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which will be co-hosted by the United States, Mexico, and Canada. The payments are part of FIFA’s expanded Club Benefits Programme, which has been increased to $355 million for the 2026 World Cup cycle. Although the daily compensation rate is lower than the $10,950 paid during the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, FIFA explained that the overall package is significantly larger because it now includes compensation for players involved in…

By Deborah Nnamdi The Chief of the Air Staff, Air Marshal Sunday Aneke, has reassured Nigerians of the Nigerian Air Force’s commitment to ensuring the safe rescue of school victims abducted in Oyo State. Aneke gave the assurance on Saturday in Abuja during the Nigerian Air Force’s second quarter 2026 route march exercise. He was represented at the event by the Chief of Policy and Plans, Air Vice Marshal Abubakar Abdullahi. The Air Chief stated that the NAF remains fully committed to supporting ongoing security operations across the country and will continue to collaborate closely with other security agencies to…