The post Tinubu receives new Béninoise President Wadagni appeared first on Kemi Filani. President Bola Tinubu on Monday, received the new President of the Republic of Benin, Romuald Wadagni, in Lagos. This was confirmed in a statement from the Presidency and issued to State House correspondents. Tinubu received the Béninoise leader at his Ikoyi residence. It is Wadagni’s first bilateral engagement with his Nigerian counterpart since taking office […] The post Tinubu receives new Béninoise President Wadagni appeared first on Kemi Filani.

Serena Williams is officially returning to professional tennis at the HSBC Championships at Queen’s Club in London. The 23-time Grand Slam singles champion has accepted a doubles wildcard invitation for the WTA 500 grass-court tournament, partnering with Canadian tennis player Victoria Mboko. The post Serena Williams Announces Tennis Comeback Nearly Four Years After Retirement appeared first on BellaNaija - Showcasing Africa to the world. Read today!.

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What started as a peaceful march turned into running battles with police.

NBC and Schweppes co-sponsor the Bartender Academy for the second consecutive year, advancing skills development and entrepreneurship within Nigeria’s hospitality sector. The post Empowering Future Hospitality Leaders: Nigerian Bottling Company at IHTEF 2026 appeared first on BellaNaija - Showcasing Africa to the world. Read today!.

Babachir Lawal Dumps ADC, Says Atiku’s Primary Win Was Rigged Former Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Babachir Lawal, has resigned from the African Democratic Congress (ADC), alleging that the party’s presidential primary was heavily manipulated in favour of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar. Lawal said he could not remain in a party where,... Read More Read » YNaija Daily Recap | Top Headlines Today on YNaija

The post Serena Williams returns to tennis at 44 appeared first on Kemi Filani. Tennis legend, Serena Williams, is set to make a sensational return to the sport. The 44-year-old will play in next week’s HSBC Championships at Queen’s Club. Williams has not played professional tennis since losing to Ajla Tomljanovic in the 2022 US Open third round, although she branded her departure as “evolving away” from the sport […] The post Serena Williams returns to tennis at 44 appeared first on Kemi Filani.

The Prime Minister says the poll will strengthen legitimacy and help Ethiopia move beyond years of conflict and political turmoil.

The 40th Miss Nigeria, Chioma Amadi, has graduated with a Master’s degree in Interior Design from the Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD). Transitioning from the pageant stage to America's top-ranked design institution, her academic milestone fulfills a specific educational promise shared with her mother before leaving Lagos. The post From Lagos to SCAD: Former Miss Nigeria Chioma Amadi Earns Master’s Degree in Interior Design appeared first on BellaNaija - Showcasing Africa to the world. Read today!.

Marking a milestone in international cultural and economic diplomacy, the 10th edition of the Italian Design Day (IDD) in Nigeria has successfully laid the groundwork for a permanent bilateral dialogue spanning research, architecture, and urban planning. Organised by the “Sistema Italia“—comprising the Italian Embassy in Abuja, the Consulate General in Lagos, and the Italian Trade […] The post Italy and Nigeria Forge a Permanent Dialogue Through Urban Regeneration and Creative Synergy appeared first on BellaNaija - Showcasing Africa to the world. Read today!.

 

The Chinese envoy says bilateral cooperation has transformed key sectors and opened new avenues for future collaboration. The post Ambassador Guo hosts Kenyan schools for Children’s Day, hails six decades of Kenya-China friendship appeared first on KBC Digital.

The EAC Secretariat will receive more than half of the bloc’s proposed $110.9 million budget for 2026/27.

 

Rwanda accepts the arbitration ruling but notes that one judge sided partly with Kigali's position.

By Bodunde Olaide Elijah The post Konga Kulture Day: See How Konganians Celebrated Their Culture and Heritage appeared first on BellaNaija - Showcasing Africa to the world. Read today!.

In a resurfaced old video, Late Renowned Nigerian evangelist Uma Ukpai argued that a bad or stubborn wife is a blessing because she makes her husband to kneel and pray more often, which ultimately draws him closer to God and prepares him for greatness.In his words;"If you marry a wicked wife,You're a lucky man because you would kneel down more than others, you would pray more than others and the

When the word “Ebola” meets the name “Laikipia,” fear is often the first visitor at the door. Yet behind the headlines about court orders, protests and diplomatic tension lies a deeper possibility: that the debate over an Ebola quarantine facility in Kenya could spark a leap into a future where the country becomes a true […] The post How Ebola Could Turn Kenya into Africa’s Health Innovation Lighthouse appeared first on KBC Digital.

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KLM has suspended flights to Entebbe, saying Ebola-related entry restrictions imposed by some countries could leave its crew facing mandatory quarantine.

The 2026 Big Brother Naija auditions are underway, with the show set to premiere on July 26, 2026. With all the excitement around possible casting and the drama from previous contestants, we are wondering what the criteria for next season’s cast will be. One thing has been evident in the casting choices for Big Brother... Read More Read » Big Brother Naija 2026: What Producers Are Looking For in the Next Cast Based on Past Seasons  on YNaija

 

The post Atiku’s primary win was rigged – Babachir Lawal dumps ADC appeared first on Kemi Filani. Former Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Babachir Lawal, has dumped the African Democratic Congress (ADC). He alleged that the party’s recent presidential primary was manipulated in favour of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar. Lawal confirmed his resignation in a statement shared on his official Facebook page on Monday, saying he could no longer […] The post Atiku’s primary win was rigged – Babachir Lawal dumps ADC appeared first on Kemi Filani.

Afrobeats star Tiwa Savage brought Nigerian pride to London for Arsenal’s Premier League trophy parade. She styled a cropped Gunners jersey with oversized utility denim, an off-white belt pouch, and Maison Margiela Tabi shoes while proudly draping the green-and-white Nigerian flag across her shoulders. The post Tiwa Savage Brought Nigerian Pride to Arsenal’s Trophy Parade in London appeared first on BellaNaija - Showcasing Africa to the world. Read today!.

Approval clears the way for integration as StanChart sharpens its focus on higher-return banking segments.

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The post “She is the best woman I have ever met” – Mark Angel gushes over new wife as he remarries, gifts his in-laws a big cow (Video) appeared first on Kemi Filani. Nigerian content creator and skitmaker Mark Angel has remarried. The popular content creator, in videos making rounds online, was captured performing traditional marriage rites with a lady. According to reports, the wedding was held on May 31st, 2026. In clips making the rounds online, Mark was seen with his new bride in a traditional wedding […] The post “She is the best woman I have ever met” – Mark Angel gushes over new wife as he remarries, gifts his in-laws a big cow (Video) appeared first on Kemi Filani.

The World Meteorological Organisation (WMO) indicates an 80% likelihood of an El Niño event during June–August 2026. In a statement, the World Weather body says, “probabilities for this to continue until at least November are near or above 90%.” While noting there is uncertainty about El Niño peak strength and timing, “most forecast models suggest […] The post WMO confident that 2026 is El Nino year appeared first on KBC Digital.

Polls have opened in Ethiopia’s general election, marking a key moment in the country’s democratic process as voting gets underway across the nation. Retired President Uhuru Kenyatta is leading the African Union Election Observers (AUEOM) to the 1 June 2026 General Elections. He is being deputised by former Nigerian MFA Geoffrey Onyeama. The observer mission […] The post Polls open in Ethiopia as Uhuru leads AU election observers appeared first on KBC Digital.

Since the inception of the Social Health Authority (SHA), more than 800,000 people have been registered in three North Eastern counties. Speaking during the 63rd Madaraka Day celebration in Wajir, President William Ruto said the enrolment of persons in Wajir, Garissa, and Mandera counties into SHA represented one of the most significant expansions of healthcare […] The post Over 800,000 people registered under SHA in North Eastern appeared first on KBC Digital.

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Wajir county was part of the E.A Campaign (1940–1941/42) during World War II which made it a strategically significant region. The post Why Wajir was under Italian control for two years despite being a British colony appeared first on KBC Digital.

 New week, new energy, new hailings....MONDAY MEMOHey everyone; whats up? I no get memo today.....This heat dey make me provoke.......una say rain dey fall where? Oh Lord, please send down the rain this night.........Enjoy the day and no join bandwagon oh........Kisses and Kisses...*****************TEACHER LIFESo this year, instead of the usual Children's Day celebration in school,

Nollywood has had an interesting run in 2026; from romantic films to comedies and even thrillers, there has been something for everyone. If you haven’t seen at least two of these films, have you really been keeping up with Nollywood? Which of these 10 Nollywood films released in 2026 have you watched, and which are... Read More Read » 10 Nollywood Films of 2026 You Should Have Watched By Now on YNaija

The post I won’t challenge results of ADC presidential primaries – Hayatu-Deen appeared first on Kemi Filani. Former African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential aspirant, Mohammed Hayatu-Deen, has confirmed he will not go to court to challenge the outcome of the party’s presidential primary. Hayatu-Deen had alleged widespread irregularities and procedural breaches during the exercise. In a post-primary statement released on Monday and titled “My campaign, the silent majority and the future of […] The post I won’t challenge results of ADC presidential primaries – Hayatu-Deen appeared first on Kemi Filani.

Kenya has called for stronger Africa-Korea collaboration to advance shared prosperity, sustainable growth and joint responses to emerging global challenges. Speaking at the Korea–Africa Ministers’ Meeting in Seoul, Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi noted that deeper partnerships between Africa and the Korea is key to accelerating development, in areas such as technology transfer, skills development […] The post Kenya urges stronger Africa–Korea cooperation in technology, growth appeared first on KBC Digital.