Why African fashion is gaining global attention
African fashion is going through a quiet but powerful shift. It’s no longer only about…
One killed, two injured in fresh bandits attacks in Kogi
A yet to be identified gunmen suspected to be armed bandits have attacked two communities in Kogi state, killing one resident and injuring two others.
2027: Citing crises, 19 NASS members defect to NDC
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Terrorist attack kills 23 Chadian soldiers
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Drama in Senate as Oshiomhole, Akpabio clash over amended rules
The Senate on Wednesday descended into disorder for over 15 minutes as a heated clash broke out between Senate President Godswill Akpabio and Senator Adams Oshiomhole over the reading and interpretation of amended standing rules.
Putin Orders Response After Deadly Starobilsk Strike Amid Escalating Russia-Ukraine Conflict
Russian President Vladimir Putin has ordered military officials to prepare retaliatory measures after a deadly strike on a student dormitory in Starobilsk, a town in the Russian-controlled part of Ukraine’s Luhansk region. Russian authorities claim the attack killed at least 18 people and injured dozens more. Moscow has accused Ukraine of targeting civilians, describing the…
Trump Says Iran Deal Is Close as Negotiators Work on Final Details
U.S. President Donald Trump has announced that a proposed agreement between the United States and Iran has been “largely negotiated,” raising hopes that months of tensions and conflict in the Middle East could move closer to a diplomatic resolution. According to Trump, the framework of the agreement has already been substantially completed, while negotiators continue…
China Coal Mine Blast Kills 90, Deadliest Mining Disaster in More Than a Decade
A devastating coal mine explosion in China has claimed the lives of at least 90 workers, according to state media reports, making it the country’s deadliest mining disaster in more than a decade. The explosion reportedly occurred deep inside a coal mine, trapping dozens of workers underground and triggering a large-scale rescue operation involving emergency…
Uba Sani approves nearly ₦1bn for workers’ entitlements
Governor Sani reiterated his administration’s approval of nearly ₦1 billion for the settlement of arrears owed to judiciary staff, describing the decision as part of ongoing efforts to promote fairness, responsibility, and respect for labour despite fiscal constraints. Governor Uba Sani of Kaduna State, he said this when he received the leadership of the Judiciary Staff Union of…
Ebola crisis halts DR Congo World Cup training camp
The Democratic Republic of the Congo has called off its national football team’s pre-World Cup training camp in Kinshasa after an Ebola outbreak in the country’s east. The squad will now continue preparations in Belgium as authorities respond to the health crisis, which has reportedly caused more than 130 deaths. The World Health Organization (World…
After a decade in power, Patrice Talon leaves a divided legacy in Benin
President Patrice Talon is preparing to hand over power this Sunday, 24 May 2026. As farewells and stock-taking begin in the capital, the outgoing leader chaired his final cabinet meeting on Wednesday, while government spokesman Wilfried Houngbédji faced journalists for one last press conference — touching on sacked radio staff, a defiant defence of Talon’s…
Freetown welcomes first US deportation flight under Trump crackdown
Sierra Leone has become the latest African nation to receive deportees from the United States as President Donald Trump’s immigration enforcement campaign continues to expand, with a first batch of nine migrants landing at Freetown International Airport on Wednesday.Witnessed by an AFP journalist, a plane carrying the migrants touched down outside the capital in the…
From NYSC Corper to JAMB Registrar — The Story of Segun Aina
A remarkable career journey is drawing attention across Nigeria after reports revealed how Segun Aina rose from serving as a National Youth Service Corps member at the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board to eventually becoming the organization’s registrar. According to reports, Aina first joined JAMB as an NYSC corps member before later securing full employment…
WHO emergency supplies arrive in Bunia as Ebola death toll reaches 136
The World Health Organization has stepped up emergency operations in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo after the country recorded 136 deaths and about 543 suspected Ebola cases, according to Health Minister Samuel Roger Kamba. Medical supplies and international experts are arriving in Bunia as authorities battle the fast-spreading Bundibugyo strain, which currently has no approved…
Fubara Withdraws from APC Gov’Ship Primaries
Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State has withdrawn from the governorship primaries of the All Progressives Congress (APC), slated for Thursday. In a statement entitled ‘My decision to withdraw from the Rivers State Gubernatorial Primaries’, which he personally signed on Wednesday night, Fubara stated that he would support whoever emerged as the candidate of the…
