In Cameroon, thousands have taken to the streets to protest against the presidential election results that extended 92-year-old President Paul Biya’s rule for another seven years.
At least four people have been killed in the violent protests, with international observers expressing deep concern about repression.
Meanwhile, the United States government decided to revoke the non-immigrant visa of Nobel laureate, Professor Wole Soyinka, raising questions about visa revocations targeting critics of the Trump administration.
In London, former US Vice President Kamala Harris appeared in conversation with renowned Nigerian author, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie at the London Literature Festival, where Chimamanda asked Harris about her journey, her leadership style, and her life as a former VP.
In our Picture of the Day series, we highlight two photos featuring Director General of the World Trade Organisation, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala with Tony Elumelu, Alhaji Aliko Dangote, and Senator John Owen Enoh.
Another Picture of the Day, is that of the Chairman and Editor-In-Chief of THISDAY and ARISE Media Group, Prince Nduka Obaigbena, with The Executive Secretary and CEO of the Nigerian Investment Promotion Commission, Aisha Rimi and the Chairman of Global Infrastructure Partners Adebayo Ogunlesi.
In Imo State, a dramatic video from the Federal University of Technology in Owerri featured the moment a lecturer destroyed an architecture student’s project during class, accusing the student of being incapable of creating a project of that level.
A video has gone viral from Ekiti State, where Edo Governor Monday Okpebholo and Kogi State Governor Usman Ododo were hailed enthusiastically, with Okpebholo being called him the “trusted son” of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the “King” of the South-South region.
Former Nigerian Football Federation President Amaju Pinnick reacted to the escalating controversy surrounding the FIFA Goal Project, the FIFA-backed stadium in Kebbi State, and allegations of funds mismanagement, saying that the entire story has been misconstrued.
In Akwa Ibom, the State Governor Pastor Umo Eno hosted Grammy-nominated singer Davido to kick off his Nigerian tour of his 5ive album.
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