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Italian police have arrested two Nigerians and three other African migrants over the alleged abduction and gang rape of a Colombian tourist in Rome. According to a report by British news outlet, Daily Express, on Thursday, the victim, a 32-year-old Colombian woman, was allegedly lured away from a restaurant in the Italian capital on May 19 by a man who offered to sell her hashish, a cannabis product. She was reportedly taken in a van to an abandoned building on the eastern outskirts of Rome, where she was allegedly held captive for about 72 hours. Authorities said the woman was…

President Bola Tinubu has defended his administration’s economic reform programme, saying the measures introduced since 2023 have stabilised Nigeria’s economy, restored investor confidence and laid the foundation for long-term growth despite the hardship experienced by many households. Speaking on Friday as Nigeria marked three years under his administration, Tinubu said difficult policy decisions taken at the start of his tenure were beginning to produce positive results across key sectors of the economy. The President pointed to improvements in public finances, renewed investor interest, rising domestic investment and stronger capital market performance as evidence that the country’s economic reset was gaining…

Nigerian Breweries Plc, Nigeria’s foremost brewing company, has announced the appointment of Nkechi Runsewe as the new Human Resources Director of the company effective 1 August, 2026. Mrs Runsewe, who joins Nigerian Breweries from its parent company HEINEKEN, and replaces Grace Omo-Lamai, who will retire from the company on 28 July 2026, after nearly a decade of distinguished service and impactful leadership. As Human Resources Director, Mrs Runsewe will play a central role in translating Nigerian Breweries‘ EverGreen 2030 strategy into execution by shaping the organisation’s design, leadership behaviours, workforce capabilities and performance systems to deliver sustained volume growth, cost…

Until Nigeria begins to treat human development as infrastructure with the same seriousness we reserve for roads, oil, and finance, our talent-scarcity debate will keep repeating itself. Not because Nigerians lack potential, but because potential without systems rarely scales. When the CEO of Moniepoint, Tosin Eniolorunda, said his organisation had 500 vacant roles because of the weak quality of Nigerian talent, he likely did not expect the firestorm the statement would ignite across the Nigerian corporate space. On one end, some defended his position, arguing that employability among many Nigerian graduates is truly weak and that companies are struggling to…

News » Premier League news » Arsenal newsMay 29, 2026 09:23 GMT (UK), by Sri Aswin View Arsenal summer 2026 transfer targets Arsenal want Enzo Fernandez Arsenal are reportedly one of the contenders to sign Chelsea midfielder Enzo Fernandez during the upcoming transfer window. The Gunners are expected to pursue a marquee midfielder in the off-season and they have been heavily linked with Newcastle United’s Sandro Tonali.However, there is no guarantee that the Magpies will sanction his departure, having just agreed to sell Anthony Gordon to Barcelona for £70 million.Hence, Arsenal may have to explore an alternative central midfielder and reports claim that Fernandez has…

US rapper Kanye West, whose concerts have been banned in several European venues over controversial antisemitic remarks, may perform in the Netherlands for two concerts in June, officials said Friday. The 48-year-old, also known as “Ye”, has sparked widespread anger over remarks glorifying Nazi leader Adolf Hitler and for antisemitic rants, which he has blamed on having bipolar disorder. The mayor of the eastern city of Arnhem, Ahmed Marcouch, has granted a permit for the June concerts to go ahead despite what he described as “reprehensible statements made by the artist in the past”. The majority of the Dutch House…

A skit maker and actor, Babafemi Stephen, aka Femi Babs or Zualakate, has 492,000 followers on Instagram, and 634,000 Facebook followers. He tells KEHINDE AJOSE about his career and other issues How did you start making skits? I started out as an actor, because it is something I had always been passionate about. I was inspired by many Nollywood actors, who I grew up watching. I attended my first audition in 2005 in Warri, Delta State. I went on to write my first movie script in 2009. I then produced my first film in 2012, while I was still a…

Today, as Dapo Abiodun turns 66, Ogun State joins family, friends, political associates, and admirers in celebrating a leader whose journey has been defined by resilience, vision, and an unwavering commitment to the progress of the Gateway State. For the Iperu-born prince, the road to leadership has not been without trials, betrayals, and moments of intense political turbulence. Yet, through every challenge, Abiodun has remained steadfast, drawing strength from faith in God and an abiding belief in the promise of a greater Ogun State. Today, therefore, is not merely a birthday celebration; it is a moment of gratitude, reflection, and…

Nigeria’s healthtech ecosystem added 65 startups between 2020 and 2025, according to the State of Healthtech in Nigeria 2026 report, curated by TechCabal Insights, Digital Health Nigeria, and the Clinton Health Access Initiative.  The figure represents more than half of the 103 startups launched in the 15 years before the pandemic, and reflects approximately 65% growth in startup activity. While COVID-19 drove Nigeria’s healthtech boom, the sector is now entering a tougher phase where startups must prove they can survive weak infrastructure, low insurance coverage and slowing funding after the pandemic urgency faded. The report found that 17 healthtech startups…

Israel to has expanded control of Gaza to 70% as Netanyahu issues new military directive. NewsOnline Nigeria reports that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has directed the Israeli military to expand its control of the Gaza Strip to 70 percent of the territory, according to remarks broadcast by Israeli media on Thursday. In footage aired by Israeli Channel 12, Netanyahu disclosed that Israeli forces currently control approximately 60 percent of Gaza and have now been instructed to increase that figure further. “At this point, we are fully in control of 60 percent of the territory of the Gaza Strip, and my directive is…