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...
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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...
Captain Traoré Launches Cashew Factory, Creates 20,000 Jobs in Burkina Faso
Captain Ibrahim Traoré, President of Burkina Faso, has once again made headlines—this time by turning cashew nuts into a powerful...
Community Op-Ed: Destroying Guns, Protecting Our City
The Adams administration has been committed to public safety from the start, and getting illegal guns off our streets and...
“If They Won’t Write My Legacy, I’ll Write It Myself” — Ebaide Udoh Calls Out Guinness World Records After Rejection of Historic African Motorcycle Journey
In a heartfelt and emotional video that has quickly gained attention across social media platforms, Nigerian adventurer and motorcyclist Ebaide...
Defying Turmoil, Burkina Faso President Honors U-17 Football Heroes Amid Coup Aftermath
In a symbolic display of unity and national pride, Burkina Faso’s President, Captain Ibrahim Traoré, hosted the country’s U-17 football...
Community Op-Ed: Standing in Solidarity with our Dominican Community
The Dominican community in New York City is the largest anywhere in the world outside of the Dominican Republic —...
DR Congo Suspends Kabila’s Party Over Alleged Rebel Ties, Cites “Overt Activism” and M23 Silence
In a dramatic move signaling deepening political tensions, Congolese authorities on Saturday announced the suspension of the People’s Party for...
Untapped Opportunities in Africa for Global Venture Capital Investors
Overview of Africa's Economic LandscapeAfrica's economic landscape is characterized by a remarkable combination of rapid growth rates, emerging markets, and...
Community Op-Ed: Improving Quality of Life as We Make New York City the Best Place to Raise a Family
We all want to enjoy a great quality of life in the greatest city in the world — but it’s...
Minister of Interior resolves passport printer crisis at Nigerian consulates in US
In a significant move to ease passport processing challenges for Nigerians in the United States, the Minister of Interior, Hon....
Ruto, Raila strike parliamentary power-sharing deal to avert legislative crisis
In a landmark political agreement, President William Ruto and opposition leader Raila Odinga have reached a deal on sharing National...
Angolan President Lourenço elected AU chairman
File source: Google In a landmark shift in continental governance, Angolan President João Lourenço has taken the helm as the...
Kenyan athlete Koech wins Lagos City Marathon 2025 as thousands race through city
Edwin Kibet Koech of Kenya has once again stamped his authority on the Access Bank Lagos City Marathon, winning the...
Cameroon: 80 unemployed PhD holders to protest alleged bias in university recruitment
Image Source: Google Tensions are rising among unemployed PhD holders in Cameroon as at least 80 doctorate graduates plan to...
Liberian president suspends all govt officials govt asset declaration non-compliance
Liberian President Joseph Boakai has taken a firm stance against financial opacity within his administration, suspending all government officials who...
Sudan’s Crisis: A War That Affects Us
File source: Google The ongoing conflict in Sudan is not just a Sudanese tragedy—it is an African crisis with profound...
Namibia’s founding father Sam Nujoma dies at 95
Sam Nujoma, revered as Namibia’s "founding father" and a key architect of the nation’s democracy, has passed away at the...
ECOWAS, India strengthen ties to boost trade, investment, security
In a bid to enhance bilateral relations, the Chief of Mission of the Indian High Commission to Nigeria, Ms. Vartika...
OIC condemns Trump’s remarks on Palestinian displacement, UNRWA funding cut
The Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) has strongly condemned U.S. President Donald Trump’s recent statements advocating for the displacement of...
“I’m the Best in Football History”—Ronaldo Declares Himself Superior to Messi
Cristiano Ronaldo has reignited the long-standing debate over who is the greatest footballer of all time, boldly declaring himself the...
Nigeria’s first lady, Oluremi Tinubu, donates N100 million to victims of Niger tanker explosion
In a heartfelt gesture of compassion, Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has donated N100 million to support families affected...
OpED: When Prisons Become Crime Hubs: The Chilling Case of Inmates Running Robbery Rings in Benin
In a shocking revelation that should send chills down the spine of every Nigerian, an armed robbery in Benin City...
Mayor Eric Adams’ Community OpEd: Bringing More Jobs to Every Borough, Block, and Neighborhood
Every day, New Yorkers work hard to build a better future for themselves and their families. They want a chance...