Japan’s Takaichi reelected as first female prime minister after landslide victory
Takaichi Sanae has been designated as prime minister by this house. Takaichi Sanae was reelected by parliament as Japan’s 105th prime minister on February 18 when a special Diet session got underway. She won a vast majority of votes cast…
Turkey, Ethiopia sign energy cooperation accord during Erdogan visit
Turkey and Ethiopia signed a memorandum of understanding on energy cooperation during a visit by President Tayyip Erdogan to Addis Ababa on Tuesday, the Turkish Energy Ministry said, adding the accord would lead to joint production and projects. Erdogan held…
Civil Rights Leader Jesse Jackson Dies At 84
US Civil Rights Leader Reverend Jesse Jackson is dead. It was gathered that Reverend Jesse Jackson, the veteran civil rights activist and former US presidential candidate, has died at the age of 84. In a statement released by his…
Sultan declares Wednesday first day of Ramadan in Nigeria
The Sultan of Sokoto, Sa’ad Abubakar III, has declared Wednesday, 18 February 2026, as the first day of the holy month of Ramadan.In a statement issued in Sokoto on Tuesday and signed by the Chairman of the Advisory Committee on…
UN chief pushes for decolonisation of Western Sahara, 16 territories
The United Nations Secretary-General, António Guterres, has called for the complete decolonisation of Western Sahara and 16 other territories still under colonial rule. Guterres urged renewed commitment to completing the unfinished business of ending colonial rule, more than 60 years…
Dangote appoints daughters Fatima, Mariya, Halima, to head key operations across Dangote group
Aliko Dangote, Africa’s wealthiest tycoon, has promoted his daughters to senior management positions, as part of the succession and expansion plan for the Dangote Group.According to Arise Tv, Fatima is going to lead commercial activities in oil and gas, Mariya…
Africa’s richest country sees unemployment rate fall to lowest level since 2020
South Africa’s unemployment rate fell to its lowest level in over five years in the final quarter of 2025, driven by job gains in the community and social services and construction sectors.South Africa’s unemployment rate fell to its lowest level…
FG Announces N5bn Support For Kano Market Fire Victims
FG Announces N5bn Support For Kano Market Fire Victims. It was has gathered that Vice-President Kashim Shettima has announced a N5 billion federal government donation to traders affected by the devastating fire that ravaged parts of Singer market in Kano…
The Godfather and Oscar-winning actor Robert Duvall dies At 95
Oscar-winning actor and The Godfather star Robert Duvall has died aged 95, his family have confirmed. With a career spanning seven decades, the filmmaker and actor passed away on Sunday (February 15). Regarded as one of the greatest actors of…
How the tide turned against the leader of South Africa’s second-biggest party
Serving in the South African government for the first time, the Democratic Alliance (DA) – perceived as primarily representing racial minorities – portrays itself as a squeaky clean party but has suffered a major blow after its leader John Steenhuisen…