Botswana appoints Adesina to chair Diamond for Development Fund
The government of the Republic of Botswana and De Beers Group have appointed former African Development Bank President, Akinwumi Adesina, as chairperson of the Diamonds for Development Fund, a new initiative aimed at driving Botswana’s economic diversification through diamond wealth….
UK government divided over minimum wage increase in face of youth jobs crisis
Exclusive: Some fear raising rate for people aged 18-20 will exacerbate unemployment while others point to lack of evidence Rising rates of youth unemployment have created a split at the top of government over how fast it should meet its…
Peter Obi Commends Abia’s Rapid Infrastructure Transformation
Former Anambra State Governor and 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has once again commended the remarkable progress being recorded in Abia State under the leadership of Governor Alex Otti, describing the state’s transformation as a clear example of…
Nobody offered me VP slot — Amaechi fires back at ADC claims
“Before the statement was made, there were consultations. We agreed that we should issue the statement. In fact, the final conclusion was between me and Hayatu-Deen,” Amaechi said. The former Rivers governor also addressed reports claiming that he stormed out…
Troops rescue 92 abducted civilians, recover eight vehicles from Sambisa Forest
Troops of the Northeast Joint Task Force (JTF) under Operation Hadin Kai (OPHK) have rescued 92 abducted civilians and recovered eight vehicles from the Buratai-Kumaya axis of Sambisa Forest in Borno State. The military said in Maiduguri that the rescued…
Lagos Orders Residents Indoors for Monthly Sanitation Exercise
The Lagos State Government has directed residents to remain indoors on Saturday morning for the monthly environmental sanitation exercise aimed at improving cleanliness and reducing flooding across the state. Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, said the…
Dangote Refinery becomes world’s biggest jet fuel exporter
When conflict in the Middle East disrupted one of the world’s most important energy corridors, few expected a refinery on Nigeria’s Atlantic coast to emerge as one of the biggest beneficiaries. Nigerian multinational industrial conglomerate Dangote Group’s CEO Aliko Dangote…
Burkina Faso’s largest student union suspended after challenging Captain Traoré’s security record
Burkina Faso’s military government under Captain Ibrahim Traoré has suspended the country’s largest student union, deepening concerns over shrinking civic freedoms as authorities intensify efforts to silence dissent amid a worsening security crisis. The Minister of Territorial Administration on May…
Trump Directs U.S. Troops to Crush ISIS Fighters in Nigeria
U.S. President Donald Trump has reportedly directed American forces to intensify operations against ISIS-linked terrorists accused of killing Christians in Nigeria. Speaking during a press conference at the White House, U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth said Trump instructed the…
Soldier was found lifeless yesterday in southern Israel, IDF says; immigrated from Canada to serve
A soldier was found lifeless yesterday morning in southern Israel, the IDF announces. The Tzofim Garin Tzabar program, which assists young immigrants to draft to the IDF, identifies the soldier as Cpl. Benjamin Vais, 19, a lone soldier from Canada…