Tinubu Signs Amended Student Loan Bill Into Law
The President signed the bill in a short ceremony at the State House in the presence of the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, Deputy President of the Senate, Barau Jibrin, The Chief of Staff to the President, Femi Gbajabiamila, the Minister…
Goalkeeper banned for confronting fan following racist abuse in Spain
The goalkeeper of a Spanish third division club has been banned for two games after confronting a supporter who he claimed racially abused him. Rayo Majadahonda players walked off the pitch in the 84th minute and refused to return when…
Togo postpones elections after new constitution row
Togo has delayed parliamentary and regional elections amid tensions following controversial constitutional reform. The reform approved by lawmakers last week replaced the presidential system with a parliamentary one. It also hands executive power to the prime minister, reducing the presidency…
Luke Fleurs: South African footballer shot dead in car hijacking
South African footballer Luke Fleurs has been shot dead in a car hijacking, police say. The shooting took place at a petrol station on Wednesday night in the Johannesburg suburb of Florida. The 24-year-old Kaizer Chiefs star was waiting to…
President Abdel-Fattah el-Sissi of Egypt was sworn in for a third six-year term on Tuesday (Apr. 2) after being re-elected in a December vote in which he faced no serious challengers.
President Abdel-Fattah el-Sissi of Egypt was sworn in for a third six-year term on Tuesday (Apr. 2) after being re-elected in a December vote in which he faced no serious challengers. El-Sissi took the oath of office before parliament, which…
Uganda’s most prominent LGBTQ activist condemned a constitutional court’s decision Wednesday to uphold an anti-gay law that permits the death penalty in certain cases.
Uganda’s most prominent LGBTQ activist condemned a constitutional court’s decision Wednesday to uphold an anti-gay law that permits the death penalty in certain cases. Speaking from New York City, Frank Mugisha called the ruling a form of “state-sanctioned homophobia” and…
Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula: South Africa parliament speaker resigns over corruption probe
South Africa’s Speaker of Parliament Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula has resigned after police raided her home during a corruption investigation. Ms Mapisa-Nqakula is accused of soliciting bribes in return for awarding contracts during her time as defence minister. She has denied the…
With ECOWAS exit, Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger leave democratic transition in limbo
The announcement that Mali, Niger and Burkina Faso will withdraw from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) “without delay” has put an abrupt end to fractious talks on organising elections and reinstating civilian rule. With their emphasis on…
Tinubu Joins Other African Presidents At Faye’s Inauguration
The Nigerian President attended the event in his capacity as the Chair of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Authority of Heads of State and Government. Bassirou Diomaye Faye (C) and President of Ghana, Nana Akufo-Addo (L) pose…