After a two-year suspension, the World Bank has officially resumed financial support to Uganda. The freeze, initially imposed due to the East African nation’s controversial anti-LGBTQ+ legislation, had sparked global debate and diplomatic strain. The funding suspension was a response to Uganda’s enactment of one of the world’s most stringent anti-LGBTQ+ laws, which drew...

Trailblazing Nigerian referee Yemisi Akintoye has been selected by the Confederation of African Football (CAF) to officiate at the 2025 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) in Morocco. Hailing from Lagos, Akintoye’s appointment places her among Africa’s top female referees and highlights Nigeria’s growing influence in global women’s football. Her selection is a...

Mark your calendars! The OloMiAt20 Anniversary Concert is set to light up Lagos on June 28, 2025, celebrating two decades of timeless music and love. With a ticket price of just ₦10,000, fans will experience an unforgettable evening filled with nostalgic hits, powerful performances, and special appearances. Whether you’ve danced to “Olomi” from day one or just discovered its...

A newly emerged terrorist group known as Mahmuda has launched another deadly attack in Kwara State, killing at least four people in the Karonji/Duruma village of Baruten Local Government Area. Eyewitnesses told SaharaReporters that the group stormed the village on Tuesday evening, opening fire on residents who fled into nearby forests for safety. The latest assault comes just hours after the...

Emir’s Palace, NDLEA office set ablaze as protest rocks Kwara.  Residents of Lafiagi in Edu Local Government Area of Kwara State took to the streets on Monday in protest against what they described as worsening insecurity in their communities, including repeated cases of terrorism, kidnapping and killings. The protesters, predominantly youths from the area, voiced frustration over...