President Tinubu Swears In Joseph Tegbe as New Minister of Power
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has officially sworn in Joseph Olasunkanmi Tegbe as Nigeria’s new Minister of Power, following the resignation of former minister Adebayo Adelabu, who left office to pursue his political ambition ahead of the 2027 elections. The swearing-in…
Barber shot dead inside Lagos salon
A barber identified simply as Hafiz was shot dead inside his barbing salon at Church Gate along the Badagry Expressway in Lagos State by yet-to-be-identified gunmen. It was gathered that three armed men reportedly stormed the salon shortly after the…
Man jailed four weeks for illegal waste disposal in Lagos
The Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) has secured a four-week jail term for a 56-year-old man, Adebayo Samson, who was convicted for illegally dumping refuse along the PWD axis of Agege Motor Road, Lagos. The Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of…
Ebola Cases in DR Congo Surpass 3,000 as Health Workers Launch Strike
The Democratic Republic of Congo (DR Congo) has recorded more than 3,000 Ebola cases as the country continues to battle one of its deadliest outbreaks in recent history. The worsening health crisis has been compounded by a strike by healthcare…
Military drone strike neutralises 15 suspected ISWAP terrorists in Borno
A Nigerian military drone strike has killed an estimated 15 suspected Islamic State West Africa Province, ISWAP, terrorists during an intelligence-led operation in Marte Local Government Area of Borno State. Security analyst and counter-insurgency expert in the Lake Chad region,…
Daniel Adongo: US Deports Former Kenyan NFL Player, Explains Reasons
The United States government has deported former Kenyan NFL player Daniel Adongo back to Kenya after authorities accused him of overstaying his visa and cited his criminal record. According to the US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), the 37-year-old was…
AfDB ranks Malawi Africa’s fourth poorest nation
Malawi remains one of Africa’s poorest countries, with three out of every four people living below the international poverty line, according to a new report by the African Development Bank (AfDB). The 2026 Indicators on Gender, Poverty, the Environment, and…
Nigeria’s Youngest Female Lawmaker Lends Voice Against Violence Towards Women In Ghana
Rukayat Shittu, who represents the Owode/Onire Constituency in the Kwara State House of Assembly, joined delegates from across the region in discussions focused on strengthening democratic institutions. Nigeria’s youngest serving lawmaker, Rukayat Shittu, was among female legislators from across Africa…
Kogi University Expels Two Students Over Alleged Gay Practice
The management of the Confluence University of Science and Technology (CUSTECH), Osara, Kogi State, has expelled two students over their alleged involvement in gay practice, describing the action as a violation of the institution’s code of conduct. The decision was…
Anthony Joshua Stages Stunning Comeback to Knock Out Kristian Prenga in Jeddah
Anthony Joshua produced a dramatic comeback to defeat Albanian heavyweight Kristian Prenga with a second-round knockout in a thrilling bout held in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. The former two-time world heavyweight champion endured a difficult start after Prenga nearly stunned him…