Basketball Australia has appointed Rana Hussain to its Board of Directors, marking a significant step towards enhancing diversity and inclusion within the organisation. Hussain, a seasoned advocate for social inclusion in sports, brings a wealth of experience in diversity leadership and sports administration.The Saturday Paper+3sportnxt.org+3The Imperfects+3 Hussain’s career spans various roles aimed at promoting equity in sports. She has […]
The Uganda Tourism Board (UTB) has confirmed the appointment of Juliana Kagwa as its new Chief Executive Officer, marking a strategic leadership transition as the country positions itself for greater visibility in the global tourism market. Kagwa, whose appointment was officially announced by the Ministry of Tourism, Wildlife and Antiquities, becomes the first woman to lead the UTB since […]
Former Nigerian actress Grace Charis Bassey Effah has embarked on a bold and inspiring new journey, this time in uniform, not costume. Via her official Instagram account, Grace revealed that she has officially graduated from the U.S. Navy boot camp and simultaneously taken the oath of allegiance as a newly minted citizen of the United States. With heartfelt pride, […]
There is a particular kind of power that lives in stories told by those who lived them. Sudanese filmmaker Timeea Mohamed Ahmed has not only lived through the trauma of conflict but has done what few are brave or skilled enough to do: shape that experience into a cinematic truth that speaks across borders, languages, and politics. As one […]
Africa Travel Investments, a tourism investment firm backed by Aliko Dangote, Africa’s richest man has officially acquired Kenya’s oldest and most iconic tour company, Pollman’s Tours and Safaris. The landmark acquisition was recently approved unconditionally by the Competition Authority of Kenya (CAK), giving Africa Travel the green light to purchase 100% of Pollman’s issued share capital. The Dangote-backed Africa […]
Princess Opeyemi Bright has been inaugurated as the youngest Mayor in the United Kingdom. At just 29 years old, she now serves as the First Citizen of the London Borough of Barking and Dagenham, following her inauguration on Friday, May 16, 2025 . Born in the UK to Nigerian parents, Princess Bright’s ascent in British politics is both a […]
Councillor Jason Utitofon Jackson has been officially sworn in as the Mayor of Islington, marking a historic milestone as the first Nigerian-born politician to occupy the prestigious office since the borough’s establishment in 1900. The new Mayor, an illustrious son of Akwa Ibom State, originally from Ika Local Government Area, is inspiring a new generation of African and minority […]
