Africa’s richest man Aliko Dangote breaks silence on why he abandoned Arsenal takeover bid as Premier League ownership race reaches new heights

Uchechi Okporie

May 16, 2026

The political career of Hon. Ngozi Okolie may have suffered its biggest blow yet after former Minority Leader of the House of Representatives, Ndudi Elumelu, crushed him mercilessly in the APC House of Representatives primaries in Oshimili South Local Government Area of Delta State.

Uchechi Okporie

May 15, 2026

Nigeria’s ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) has plunged into fresh controversy after its screening panel in Benue State reportedly cleared only 11 out of 50 aspirants seeking elective positions, a dramatic development now sending shockwaves across the country’s political landscape ahead of critical elections.

Uchechi Okporie

May 15, 2026

Aliko Dangote, Africa’s richest businessman, has revealed the quiet sacrifice behind his extraordinary success — choosing purpose over comfort, and vision over luxury.

Uchechi Okporie

May 14, 2026

Former presidential candidate and prominent opposition figure has reaffirmed his vow to serve only a single four-year term if elected president, saying he would not extend his stay in office “even with a gun to my head.”

Uchechi Okporie

May 14, 2026

Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has renewed calls for deeper economic integration across Africa, emphasizing trade, investment, infrastructure, and digital commerce as the continent’s pathway to sustainable prosperity.

Chineye Egesi

May 13, 2026

Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote, has continued his impressive rise in global wealth rankings after his net worth climbed to $35.9 billion, making him the world’s 65th richest person. The Nigerian billionaire has witnessed a rapid increase in fortune in recent weeks, reinforcing his position as one of the continent’s most influential business leaders.

Uchechi Okporie

May 12, 2026

A South African citizen, Shimane Samuel Moeketsi, has stirred widespread debate on social media after making strong remarks directed at African migrants, particularly Nigerians, urging them to remain in their home countries and hold political leaders accountable rather than relocating to South Africa.

Uchechi Okporie

May 12, 2026

The Director-General of the Senator Ned Nwoko Campaign Council, Hon. Samuel Ekene Kerry, has declared that Distinguished Senator Ned Nwoko has performed creditably well to deserve overwhelming support for a second term in the Senate.

Uchechi Okporie

May 11, 2026

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) and key stakeholders in Nigeria’s tertiary education sector have approved 150 as the minimum admission benchmark for universities for the 2025 admission exercise.

Uchechi Okporie

May 11, 2026

Former Nigerian presidential candidate Peter Obi has praised Victor Osimhen following the striker’s outstanding role in helping Galatasaray clinch the Turkish league title, in a victory that has further elevated Nigeria’s influence in global football.

Uchechi Okporie

May 10, 2026

A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Chief Ayiri Emami, has disclosed details of his recent discussion with Delta State Governor Sheriff Oborevwori, stating that he openly presented his preferred candidates for key legislative positions ahead of the 2027 general elections. This is as reported by Big Pen, an online newspaper in Delta State, Nigeria.

Chineye Egesi

May 09, 2026

In less than a week, Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote, has added nearly a billion dollars to his already massive fortune pushing his net worth to a staggering $34.0 billion, according to the latest Bloomberg Billionaires Index.