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By Mary Agbabiaka Africa is home to some of the world’s most remarkable bridges, connecting cities, facilitating trade, and overcoming geographical barriers. Here is a countdown of the ten longest bridges on the continent, starting with the longest. 1. 6th October Bridge (Egypt) – 20.5 km The 6th October Bridge in Cairo stands as the longest bridge in Africa. Stretching across the Nile River and weaving through the Egyptian capital, the bridge is a crucial transportation link that helps millions of residents navigate one of Africa’s busiest cities. 2. Third Mainland Bridge (Nigeria) – 11.8 km Nigeria’s Third Mainland Bridge…

Argentine television presenter Florencia Peña has resigned following a major on-air blunder in which she announced the death of Jorge Messi, father of football superstar Lionel Messi. According to a report by L’Equipe on Friday, the incident occurred during the programme “El Show del Verano” on Luzu TV. Peña was reportedly fed the false information through her earpiece by the production team. The erroneous announcement quickly spread before it was debunked by members of the Messi family. Jorge Messi is alive and has been reported to be recovering from health issues. The channel issued a statement immediately after condemning the…

One of the oldest surviving Fuji musicians and one of the pioneers of the genre, Alhaji Azeez Oladeji, popularly known as Love Azeez, has been buried in Lagos following his death. The Fuji Musicians Association of Nigeria announced his death in a statement issued on Thursday by its National Public Relations Officer, Ade Bola Muili, also known as King Kakaki Safarri. “It is with profound sorrow and a heavy heart that the Fuji Musicians Association of Nigeria announces the passing of one of the foremost pioneers and the oldest living Fuji music legend, Alhaji Azeez Alarape Adio Oladeji, popularly known…

Agency The current Ebola outbreak across Uganda and the Democratic Republic of the Congo has reached 894 confirmed cases and 204 confirmed deaths, with 74 recoveries reported in the first month since the declaration on May 15, 2026. Dr Wessam Mankoula, Acting Head of the Emergency Preparedness and Response Division at the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC), said this on Thursday during a webinar on the Ebola outbreak. Mankoula is also the Regional Director of the Northern Africa Regional Coordinating Centre. According to him, Uganda’s situation remains unchanged, with 19 cases, two deaths for a 10.5…

According to Bloomberg, U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick has, in a series of recent meetings, told senior ASML executives he’s concerned that one of the Dutch chipmaker’s extreme ultraviolet lithography machines — the EUV systems that are the only tools on Earth capable of printing the most advanced semiconductor patterns — may have ended up in China. That would be a major breach of export controls that have barred ASML from selling EUV to China since the first Trump administration. It’s a serious claim. Senior administration officials told Bloomberg they have evidence that ASML shipped EUV-related components and transport equipment…

The Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) has introduced amendments to its dealing members’ rules that could significantly alter how share prices are determined in the equities market, particularly for high-value stocks. The revised framework increases the minimum volume of shares required to influence the quoted market price of certain equities, a move aimed at strengthening price discovery, improving market integrity and reducing the impact of insignificant trades on stock valuations. Under the amendments, equities listed on the Exchange will continue to be classified into three categories based on their market prices. However, the threshold for transactions capable of changing the published…

President Bola Tinubu has announced that Nigeria has secured more than 449,000 metric tonnes of fertiliser inputs—equivalent to about nine million bags—to support agricultural production and strengthen food security across the country. The president disclosed this in a statement posted on his official X account on Thursday, describing the development as part of broader measures by his administration to fulfil its commitment to making Nigeria food-secure. “As of May 2026, more than 449,000 metric tonnes of fertiliser inputs, equivalent to about nine million bags, had been secured, with 10 vessels discharged or in transit,” Mr Tinubu said. He recalled that…

The Kwara State Government has prohibited all public and private schools in the state from organising or conducting graduation, valedictory or similar end-of-session ceremonies for students. The directive is contained in a letter signed by a director in the Ministry of Education and Human Capital Development, Mrs Bunmi Osanupin, on behalf of the commissioner, Dr Lawal Olohungbebe. The letter was addressed to the Chairman, State Universal Education Board (SUBEB), Prof. Raheem Adaramaja and made available to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Friday in Ilorin. According to the letter, the decision was taken in view of the prevailing security…

News » Premier League news » Chelsea newsJune 18, 2026 19:42 GMT (UK), by Sri Aswin View Chelsea summer 2026 transfer targets Chelsea want to land Cambiaso Chelsea have entered talks with Juventus over the potential transfer of full-back Andrea Cambiaso, according to Corriere dello Sport. The Blues recently parted ways with Marc Cucurella. The left-back returned to Spain with Real Madrid in a deal worth £52 million.There is also speculation that Malo Gusto could leave for the right price. The Frenchman is not considered an indispensable figure.Amidst this, Corriere dello Sport reveal that the Blues have opened talks with the Bianconeri over Cambiaso, who can…

Global fisheries and aquaculture production reached a record 188.2 million tonnes in 2024, cementing seafood’s role as a critical source of nutrition and income for billions of people, according to The State of World Fisheries and Aquaculture 2026.For the first time, aquaculture now accounts for the majority of fish destined for human consumption, a historic shift with profound implications for food security and environmental sustainability. The study shows that aquatic foods supply essential proteins, omega-3 fatty acids, vitamins and minerals that are difficult to obtain from other sources, particularly for vulnerable populations in low-income countries.Aquaculture’s ascentPer capita fish consumption has…