ECOWAS Women Forge Stronger Leadership at Regional Retreat Marking International Women’s Day 2025
The ECOWAS Commission, through its Directorate of Human Resources in collaboration with the ECOWAS Amazon Network, convened a transformative two-day...
Month: May 2025
Nigerian Monarch Olu of Epe Dies at 86
The ancient town of Epe has been thrown into mourning following the passing of its revered monarch, the Olu of...
Senegal PM Sonko Slams Soaring Electricity Tariffs, Vows LNG Policy Shift to Cut Costs
Senegalese Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko has raised alarm over the country's soaring electricity tariffs, describing them as among the highest...
BREAKING: Mauritania’s Sidi Ould Elected Ninth AfDB President, to Succeed Nigeria’s Dr Akinwumi Adesina in September
The African Development Bank (AfDB) Group has elected Dr Sidi Ould Tah of Mauritania as its ninth president, marking a...
Op-Ed: Before it was Memorial Day
A Sacred and Essential Act of Remembrance By Department of Veterans’ Services Commissioner James Hendon Memorial Day, formerly known as...
Gambia, South Korea Mark 60 Years of Strong Diplomatic Ties with Renewed Pledges of Cooperation
The Republic of The Gambia and the Republic of Korea are celebrating a significant diplomatic milestone: 60 years of robust...
Breaking News: Crescent Moon Sighted in Saudi Arabia, Eid Al-Adha Set for June 6
In a significant development for the global Muslim community, the crescent moon marking the beginning of Dhul Hijjah 1446 AH...
BREAKING: Saudi Arabia Deports Nigerian-based Muslim Scholar Gumi, Bars Him from 2025 Hajj
Saudi Arabian authorities have deported prominent Nigerian-based Islamic scholar, Sheikh Ahmad Gumi, preventing him from participating in the 2025 Hajj...
Ambassador Mills lays wreath in honour of fallen service members
In a tribute on Memorial Day, Ambassador of the United States of America to Nigeria, Richard M. Mills, Jr. laid...
United Airlines Launches First Direct Flight from Washington D.C. to Dakar
United Airlines has officially launched its first direct flight route from Washington D.C. to Dakar, Senegal, with the inaugural flight...
Morocco Ramps Up Sports Infrastructure Ahead of AFCON and 2030 World Cup
“We Are Building for the Future” — Sports ministry As Africa prepares to take center stage in global football, Morocco...
Africa Freedom Day: “We Honour the Fallen Heroes” — President Hichilema Leads Wreath-Laying Ceremony in Zambia
File Source: 📸 The Zambia Air Force Zambia’s President Hakainde Hichilema on Africa Freedom Day paid solemn tribute to the...
“I Will Never Be Intimidated by America or Trump” — Julius Malema Slams White House Snub, Calls Ramaphosa a “Coward”
Fiery South African opposition leader, Julius Malema, has once again stirred global attention with a scathing rebuke directed at the...
Senegal: Sonatel Academy Celebrates 171 Graduates in 2024 Ceremony
On Thursday, May 22, a heartfelt and proud celebration was held to honour the 2024 graduating class of the École...
Zambian President Demands Visa Fee Refunds for Rejected Applicants from EU, UK
Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema has called on the European Union (EU) and the United Kingdom (UK) to refund visa application...
Nigerian Fugitive Extradited from UAE Over $307,500 Luxury Car Shipping Scam
The Nigeria Police Force, through the INTERPOL National Central Bureau (NCB) in Abuja, has successfully secured the extradition of a...
Community Op-Ed: A Safe and Fun Summer in the Greatest City in the World
Summer in the city has begun, and we want all New Yorkers to enjoy the season in the greatest city...
“We Fled When Militants Chased Out the Army”: Hundreds Return to Borno Villages Amid Renewed Attacks
File source: Reuters Hundreds of displaced families have begun returning to their homes in Marte, northeastern Nigeria, after fleeing a...
Ex-DR Congo PM Sentenced to 10 Years’ Forced Labour for $245M Corruption Scandal
In a landmark ruling on Tuesday, the Constitutional Court of the Democratic Republic of Congo sentenced former Prime Minister Augustin...
Senegal Reclaims Military Bases from France, Signals Bold Shift Toward Sovereignty in West Africa
In a historic move underscoring a growing wave of independence and redefined diplomacy in West Africa, Senegal has officially regained...
Ghana Grants Indefinite Residence to 500 Ivorian Refugees in Landmark Integration Move
In a significant humanitarian gesture, the Government of Ghana has granted indefinite residence permits to 500 Ivorian refugees, marking a...
Nigerian Senator Akobundu Vows Stronger Aviation Safety Laws as Nigeria Hosts Banjul Accord Summit in Abuja
In a bold legislative pledge at the International Aviation Summit, Senator Austin Akobundu, representing Abia Central, declared the Nigerian Senate’s...
Gov Zulum’s Convoy Security Clashes with Boko Haram in Fierce Gunfight After Gomboru Tour
Security personnel escorting the convoy of Borno State Governor, Prof. Babagana Umara Zulum, were involved in a fierce gun battle...
NAHCON Makkah Coordinating Office Checks Tour Operators’ Feeding Arrangements
The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has intensified its efforts for the success of the 2025 Hajj by conducting...
AU, ECOWAS Deepen Strategic Partnership on Peace and Security at Addis Ababa Meeting
The African Union Peace and Security Council (AU PSC) and the ECOWAS Mediation and Security Council (MSC) convened their 2nd...
Former U.S. President Joe Biden Diagnosed with Aggressive Prostate Cancer That Has Spread to Bones
Former United States President Joe Biden has been diagnosed with an aggressive form of prostate cancer that has already spread...
President Tinubu Meets Vatican Secretary Ahead of Pope Leo XIV’s Inauguration, Pledges Global Unity and Interfaith Cooperation
As world leaders gather in Rome for the inauguration of the Pontificate of His Holiness Pope Leo XIV, Nigerian President...
Nigeria: 15 Students, School Director Missing Over 24 Hours After Leaving Onitsha for JAMB Exam in Imo
Fifteen students and their school director have been reported missing for more than 24 hours after departing from Onitsha, Anambra...
Gambia Triumphs 2-0 Over Guinea to Win African Nations Soccer Tournament in NYC
The Gambia has emerged victorious in the championship final of the 2025 African Nations Soccer Tournament, defeating Guinea Conakry 2-0...
President Tinubu Arrives Rome to Attend Installation Mass of Pope Leo XIV
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu arrived in Rome, Italy, on Saturday, March 17, 2025, to participate in a historic gathering of...
10 Inmates Escape New Orleans Jail Through Hidden Hole Behind Toilet, Manhunt Underway
File Source:AI A shocking pre-dawn jailbreak has rocked the Orleans Parish correctional system, as ten inmates escaped early Friday morning...
Danish Court Fines Far-Right Leaders for Desecrating Holy Qur’an
A Danish court has fined two anti-Islam figures, including Rasmus Paludan, leader of the far-right Stram Kurs party, for desecrating...
“We’re Better Off Together” — President Tinubu Reaffirms Nigeria’s Commitment to Mali, Strengthens Ties with Six Nations
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has reaffirmed Nigeria’s unwavering commitment to regional solidarity and economic collaboration, declaring that West African nations...
“This Is Genocide”: Israeli Strikes Kill Over 100 in Southern Gaza as Humanitarian Crisis Deepens
Photo Credit: Google In one of the deadliest waves of attacks since March, Israeli airstrikes across southern Gaza have killed...
Four Chinese Nationals Jailed, To Be Deported for Illegal Mining in Plateau State
In a landmark ruling, Justice Dorcas V. Agishi of the Federal High Court, Jos, Plateau State, has convicted and sentenced...
Ramaphosa Blasts Afrikaners Granted U.S. Asylum: “Cowards Who Fled Their Country”
President Cyril Ramaphosa has fiercely criticised a group of 59 white South Africans—Afrikaners—who recently resettled in the United States after...
JAMB, INEC and the Heavy Burden of National Expectations
In Nigeria, we often demand excellence from our institutions without fully appreciating the daunting challenges they face. Two bodies that...
Growth or Groans? Prof Kperogi Challenges World Bank Praise of Tinubu’s Economic Policies
Atlanta-based journalism professor, Prof. Farooq Kperogi, has cast a critical spotlight on recent World Bank claims that Nigeria is witnessing...
Germany Considers Labour Mobility Deal with Ghana to Boost Youth Employment Abroad
Germany is in talks with Ghana to establish a groundbreaking labour mobility agreement that could see thousands of young Ghanaians...
Breaking: Nigerian Exam Body JAMB Admits to Errors in 2025 UTME Following Public Outcry Over Mass Failure
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has acknowledged that certain errors occurred during the conduct of the 2025 Unified...
ECOWAS, UK Royal College of Defence Studies Hold Strategic Talks on Peacebuilding and Security Collaboration
“We are keen to deepen strategic alliances and strengthen frameworks for regional peacekeeping,” says ECOWAS official In a significant diplomatic...
Tragedy as Veteran Journalist Slumps, Dies Before Shift
The Ogun State media community has been thrown into deep mourning following the sudden death of Mrs. Bukola Agbakaizu, a...
14 Dead, 6 Hospitalised After Drinking Contaminated Liquor in Northern India
At least 14 people have died and six others are receiving treatment in hospitals after consuming toxic liquor in northern...
Nigeria: Tinubu Swears In INEC Commissioners, Code of Conduct Bureau Members—Urges Integrity and National Service
Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu GCFR, on Monday afternoon, formally swore in newly appointed commissioners of the Independent National Electoral...
Trump Hails Saudi Arabia as ‘Greatest Nation in the World’ at Riyadh Forum, Unveils Major Diplomatic Moves
U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday praised Saudi Arabia as “the greatest nation in the world” during a high-profile appearance...
Mayor Adams’ Community Op-Ed: Our Bodegas Were a Lifeline During COVID-19. Now, We Are Providing a Lifeline to Them
By New York City Mayor Eric Adams and UBA President Radhames Rodriguez Bodegas are on every corner of New York...
“We Refuse to Fall in Line”: Sahel States Reject Western Puppetry
In a thunderous and emotionally charged speech at the inaugural Alliance of Sahel States (AES) summit in Niamey, Niger, Captain...