Chad to Scrap Entry Visas for all Africans From January 2027 in boost for Continental free Movement
The government of Chad has announced that it will abolish entry visa requirements for all African citizens beginning in January 2027, marking a significant step toward promoting regional integration and easier movement across the continent. The policy is expected to…
Burnham Vows a New Direction for Britain as He Prepares to Lead Labour
Andy Burnham is expected to outline a fresh vision for the United Kingdom as he prepares to become the new leader of the Labour Party. The Greater Manchester Mayor is set to promise a new path focused on rebuilding trust…
Mary Habila’s death: Umahi’s team of lawyers petition police, insist on autopsy
Minister of Works, Engr David Umahi, through his team of lawyers, has petitioned the Ebonyi State Commissioner of Police, urging that an autopsy on the late Mary Habila be conducted before her remains are released for burial.In a letter dated…
Kris Jenner’s mother Mary Jo dies aged 91
Mary Jo Campbell, the mother of the Kardashian-Jenner “momager” Kris Jenner, has died aged 91. Jenner, 70, announced the news on Thursday on social media: “Today, we said goodbye to my beautiful Mommy MJ.”No cause of death was immediately provided….
Meet Folorunso Alakija, West Africa’s first female billionaire who turned an unwanted Nigerian oil block into a billion-dollar fortune
African women are finally claiming their place among the continent’s most powerful business leaders, but few have turned ambition, instinct and relentless hustle into a multibillion-dollar empire quite like Folorunso Alakija. Fourteen years after entering Forbes’ roll call of Africa’s…
Ebola Spreads Faster in DR Congo as Uganda Nears End of Virus Outbreak
The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is accelerating, raising fresh concerns among health authorities as new infections continue to emerge in affected communities. The increase in confirmed cases has been linked to ongoing insecurity, population displacement,…
Chidimma Adetshina Challenges Deportation as South African Authorities Push for Her Removal
Beauty queen Chidimma Adetshina is reportedly fighting efforts by South Africa’s Department of Home Affairs to deport her from the country, following a prolonged legal and administrative dispute over her citizenship and immigration status. The case stems from an investigation…
Court bars FRSC officials from state roads
The Federal High Court sitting in Kano has ruled that the Federal Road Safety Commission (FRSC) lacks the authority to operate on state and local government roads. The court has also declared the actions in Kano metropolis unlawful and a…
Pretoria accuses Ghana and Nigeria of spreading false news over xenophobia to isolate SA
South Africa has accused Ghana and Nigeria of mounting a sustained campaign to isolate South Africa from the rest of Africa under the guise of criticising xenophobic attacks on its citizens. “This campaign has sought to create an impression that…
Ghana government to crack down on TV stations airing Nigerian movies
The Ghanaian government, through the National Film Authority (NFA), has announced plans to take tougher action against television stations accused of illegally broadcasting Nigerian movies without obtaining the required licenses or permission from copyright owners. The move follows complaints by…