The government of Equatorial Guinea has resigned after reportedly failing to meet its performance targets, Vice-President Teodoro Nguema Obiang Mangue has announced. Mangue, who is also the son of President Teodoro Obiang Nguema Mbasogo, disclosed this in a post on X (formerly Twitter) on Tuesday, saying the cabinet stepped down after achieving “barely 10 percent” of its…
The political structure of Senator Iyiola Omisore across Osun State has resolved to stand firmly in support of the re-election bid of Governor Ademola Adeleke. In a statement on Wednesday, Omisore revealed that the decision is in the interest of Osun State, its people, and the continued pursuit of unity, progress, and good governance. “As we…
Senior U.S. officials dictated the memorandum of understanding with Iran to journalists Wednesday after days of secrecy, and Iran suggested that its deal with the United States could be signed by Presidents Donald Trump and Masoud Pezeshkian. Such an signing ceremony would represent a major step for the two countries, which saw diplomatic relations break…
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps has deployed 10,000 personnel across Ekiti State to provide security during the forthcoming governorship election.
In a stunning legal victory that brings an end to a decade-long international legal battle, a London jury has acquitted Nigeria’s former Minister of Petroleum Resources, Mrs. Diezani Alison-Madueke, of all corruption and bribery-related charges. The high-profile trial concluded at the Southwark Crown Court after a multi-week trial, with the jury returning comprehensive not-guilty verdicts…
In a dramatic legal turnaround, the Court of Appeal in Abuja has issued a decisive stay of execution, halting the controversial deregistration of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Accord Party (AP), and three other political platforms. The ruling brings immense relief to the affected opposition groups, effectively overriding a previous Federal High Court judgment that…
A landmark judicial reckoning has commenced in the Central African Republic (CAR) as a United Nations-backed tribunal formally opened proceedings against one of the country’s most prominent former rulers. The François Bozizé war crimes trial marks a watershed moment for accountability in sub-Saharan Africa, representing the highest-ranking political and military figure ever brought before the…
The Democratic Republic of the Congo’s Ebola outbreak continues to worsen, with confirmed infections climbing to 808 and the death toll reaching 192. Health authorities are battling the spread across three eastern provinces while isolation and response efforts remain underway. The Democratic Republic of the Congo has reported 808 confirmed Ebola cases, including 192 deaths,…
Leaders of the Group of Seven (G7) nations have gathered in Évian-les-Bains, France, for the 2026 summit as global attention turns to ongoing conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East, as well as economic and technological challenges facing the world. The summit runs from June 15 to June 17 and brings together leaders from the…
The presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Mr. Peter Obi, has formally welcomed the recently concluded bilateral Nigeria Ethiopia prisoner transfer agreement. While describing the cross-border legal framework as a refreshing, highly necessary humanitarian intervention that upholds the fundamental dignity of Nigerians abroad, the opposition leader balanced his commendation with a somber reflection…
