BREAKING: Sheikh Gumi’s Son Declares 2027 Political Ambition
Sheikh Gumi son 2027 political ambition Kaduna, Nigeria – Mubarak Ahmad-Gumi, son of prominent Islamic cleric Ahmad Gumi, has formally declared his intention to contest in the 2027 general elections, marking a new generational entry into Nigeria’s political arena. He…
Egbetokun Resigns as IG
Kayode Egbetokun has resigned from his position as inspector-general of police following a directive from President Bola Tinubu. Presidency sources told TheCable that Tinubu instructed Egbetokun to step down on Monday night. He subsequently submitted his resignation letter on Tuesday…
Obi, Odigie-Oyegun, ADC chieftains attacked in Edo, says Yunusa Tanko
Yunusa Tanko, national coordinator of the Obidient movement, says Peter Obi, the 2023 Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate, and some chieftains of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) were attacked on Tuesday in Benin city, Edo state capital. In a…
Netanyahu Warns Iran Amid Rising US–Tehran Tension
Concerns over regional stability emerged on Monday as Benjamin Netanyahu declared that Israel is passing through what he described as complex and challenging days amid escalating strain between Washington and Tehran. Addressing lawmakers in parliament, the Israeli leader said his…
Hollywood actor Robert Carradine dies at 71
American actor Robert Carradine, known for his roles in ‘Lizzy McGuire,’ ‘The Long Riders,’ and ‘Revenge of the Nerds,’ has passed away at 71 following a two-decade struggle with bipolar disorder. Carradine died by suicide on Monday, February 23. His…
Senegal President To Issue Formal Apology To Moroco Following Fans’ Sentencing
Senegal’s President, Bassirou Diomaye Faye, is preparing to send an official apology letter to His Majesty King Mohammed VI of Morocco following the recent sentencing of several Senegalese supporters in Morocco. The fans were arrested after incidents during the 2025…
GHANA: I shut down my restaurant because of music – Celestine Donkor
Award winning gospel musician, Celestine Donkor has revealed that she shut down her restaurant due to her passion for music. According to her, she once had a restaurant which was booming but because of time constraints she opted to shut…
Lagos BRT increases fares
The Lagos State Government has approved a 13 per cent increase in fares across all services under the Bus Reform Initiative, which includes the Bus Rapid Transit system and standard bus routes throughout the state. Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu granted the…
Uganda to link new railway line to Tanzania, opening up new export route
Uganda is considering linking a new railway line it is developing to a separate line under construction in neighbouring Tanzania, potentially creating a new export corridor for minerals such as gold, copper and iron ore, according to the government. Uganda…
Rob Jetten becomes Netherlands’ youngest ever PM
Rob Jetten has become the youngest and first openly gay prime minister of the Netherlands after his minority government was sworn in. The 38-year-old claimed victory in October’s election with his Democrats 66 party (D66) narrowly beating anti-Islam populist Geert…