Banks closing ATMs in South Africa
Capitec is the only major traditional bank in South Africa still expanding its ATM footprint, while Absa, FNB, Nedbank, and Standard Bank have closed thousands of cash machines. Excluding the over 3,000 cash devices that Capitec has rolled out since…
FG Announces Power Supply Improvement after Repair of Vandalised Lagos-Escravos Gas Pipeline
The federal government yesterday said that power supply across the country had begun to improve following the repair and restoration of the recently vandalised Lagos–Escravos gas supply infrastructure. A statement by the Nigerian Independent System Operator (NISO) said that the…
Arab countries condemn Israel’s recognition of breakaway Somaliland region
Arab countries on Friday condemned Israel’s recognition of the breakaway Somaliland region, rejecting the move as a violation of international law and reaffirming support for Somalia’s sovereignty and territorial integrity. Saudi Arabia said Israel’s step entrenches “unilateral, separatist measures” and…
Gumi Urges FG to Suspend US Military Cooperation After ISIS Airstrikes
Islamic cleric, Sheikh Ahmad Gumi has called on the Federal Government to immediately halt all military cooperation with the United States following reported US airstrikes. Gumi warned that American involvement could worsen Nigeria’s security challenges and undermine national sovereignty.Gumi made…
Turkey detains 115 IS suspects ‘planning New Year’s attacks’
Turkish authorities say they have disrupted planned attacks on Christmas and New Year’s events after detaining more than 100 suspected members of the so-called Islamic State group. Mass raids were carried out at 124 addresses across Istanbul, the city’s chief…
Lagos announces traffic diversions ahead of Eyo Festival
EYO FESTIVAL 2025: Lagos State Government Announces Traffic Diversions The Lagos State Government has announced temporary traffic diversions on the Third Mainland Bridge and other areas for the 2025 Eyo Festival holding on Saturday, December 27, 2025. Affected routes…
Israel becomes first country to recognise Somaliland as sovereign state
Israel became the first country to formally recognize the self-declared Republic of Somaliland as an independent and sovereign state on Friday – a decision that could reshape regional dynamics and test Somalia’s longstanding opposition to secession. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu…
Guinea and Central African Republic Hold Presidential Elections
On Sunday, citizens of Guinea and the Central African Republic (CAR) will go to the polls to elect their presidents for terms of office of seven years. Both contests could, in theory, go on to run-off ballots. Yet in both,…
Catholic priest shot in Imo, battles for life in hospital
Catholic priest shot in Imo, battles for life in hospital Gunmen suspected to be kidnappers have shot a Catholic priest from St Kelvin’s Parish, Ogbaku, in Mbaitoli Local Government Area of Imo State on Christmas Day. An Inside source…
Burkina Faso Leader Captain Ibrahim Traoré Takes Over as New Chairman of Alliance of Sahel States
“Burkina Faso’s military ruler, Captain Ibrahim Traore, has become the new Chairman of the Alliance of Sahel States (AES). He took over the rotating presidency from Mali’s military leader, General Assimi Goita, during the 2nd Ordinary Session of the College…