Ghana suspends citizenship process for people of African descent
Ghana has paused citizenship applications for members of the African diaspora in order to make the system more accessible and user friendly. Since 2016, those who can prove their ancestors came from Africa have been able to get Ghanaian nationality….
Veteran Journalist Lewis Obi passes away
Renowned Nigerian journalist and media executive, Mr. Lewis Obi, has passed away. The distinguished editor, widely regarded as one of the architects of modern Nigerian journalism, died peacefully on January 6, 2026, in Enugu, according to a statement signed by…
Anambra govt announces reopening of Onitsha Main Market
After seven days of remaining under lock and keys, the Anambra State government has announced the reopening of Onitsha Main Market. The government said the order expired on Sunday, while ordering that the market be reopened on Monday, February 2nd…
Cargo agents kick against planned demolition of secretariats at Lagos Airport | Trust Radio
Cargo agents operating at the Murtala Muhammed Airport (MMA), Lagos, have raised alarm over an alleged plan by the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) to demolish their secretariats, describing the move as unlawful, provocative and a breach of long-standing…
On Nigeria’s plan to supply electricity to more neighbouring countries
Following a recent proposal by the Federal to expand the exportation of electricity to neighbouring countries, a familiar national debate may be in the offing. Should Nigeria sell power to neighbouring countries when millions of its citizens live in darkness?…
Nigerian Afrobeat legend Fela Kuti becomes first African to receive Lifetime Grammy
Thirty years after his death, Nigerian Afrobeat legend Fela Kuti is set to receive a Lifetime Achievement Award at this year’s Grammys. He’ll be the first African to achieve the honour since the award was introduced in 1963. Kuti…
Grammys 2026: Tyla makes history with back-to-back African music wins
South African singer, Tyla, has won the Best African Music Performance award at the 2026 Grammy Awards, beating Nigerian stars Burna Boy, Davido and Ayra Starr in the category. Tyla clinched the prize with her song, Push 2 Start, ahead…
Okonjo-Iweala urges Nigeria to shift from importing tech to local manufacturing
Director-General of the World Trade Organisation, WTO, Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, has urged Nigeria to move decisively beyond importing technology to manufacturing it locally, warning that sustained dependence on foreign technology weakens the country’s industrial base and constrains job creation in…
South African artist sues minister for blocking her Venice Biennale Gaza entry
Gabrielle Goliath says Gayton McKenzie violating freedom of expression after ‘highly divisive’ artwork Elergy banned from SA pavilion A South African artist is suing the arts minister after he blocked her from representing the country at the Venice Biennale,…
Vulcan Mozambique hands over more than 100 tonnes of products to First Lady’s Office to support flood victims
Vulcan held, on Thursday (29 January), a donation handover ceremony to the Office of the First Lady of the Republic of Mozambique, as part of its humanitarian support to victims of the floods that have affected more than 650,000 people…