Soldiers confirm 80% salary increase as labour down tools over hardship, minimum wage
Personnel of the Nigerian Armed Forces have confirmed that the newly approved salary increases of up to 80 per cent have begun reflecting in their bank accounts, as public service workers commence a three-day warning strike over worsening economic hardship…
Ghana enforces ban on preaching in moving buses, offenders face up to 8 months in jail
Ghana has begun enforcing regulations prohibiting preaching and hawking inside moving public and commercial vehicles, with offenders facing fines, imprisonment, or both. Under Ghana’s Road Traffic Regulations, 2026 (L.I. 2519), preaching or hawking in a moving public or commercial vehicle…
Dangote Refinery IPO: Why diaspora Nigerians are still struggling to invest – Zinnc CEO
Dangote Refinery IPO: Why diaspora Nigerians are still struggling to invest – Zinnc CEO Dangote Refinery’s N2.15 trillion offering, Africa’s largest ever, has attracted heavy retail demand, straining some digital investment platforms. But with the offer due to close on…
EU plans new funding, projects to support artists across Nigeria, Africa
The European Union (EU) is developing new projects and funding opportunities to support cultural events, artists and creative collaborations across Nigeria and Africa. The EU Ambassador to Nigeria and ECOWAS, Gautier Mignot, disclosed this on Saturday at the maiden Lagos…
Kanye West’s sold-out Russia concerts cancelled, organisers confirm
Two sold-out shows that Kanye West was due to play in Russia have been cancelled after weeks of confusion, organisers have confirmed. The US rapper, who now goes by the name Ye, had been due to perform at the Gazprom…
Lagos takes delivery of CNG, electric buses
The Lagos State Government has taken delivery of Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) and electric buses as part of efforts to expand the state’s public transportation fleet and promote cleaner mobility. The buses were received on behalf of the state government…
2027: I’ll quit guber race – ADC candidate, Kalu challenges Otti
The African Democratic Congress, ADC, governorship candidate for Abia State, Kalu Kalu, has challenged Governor Alex Otti to identify any project executed by his administration in Ohafia Local Government Area.Kalu, who hails from Ohafia, said he would withdraw from the…
Botswana Marks 60 Years of Independence With Nationwide Celebrations
Botswana gained independence from Britain on 30 September 1966 and is marking six decades of independence with celebrations across the country. For African Pride, Botswana has long been a firm favourite, forming an important part of its tailor-made Africa programme….
Ex-US congressman sentenced to 10 years in prison for $50m lobbying scheme
A former US congressman has been sentenced to 10 years in a federal prison for money laundering and working as an undeclared foreign agent.David Rivera, 61, who was elected as a Florida Republican, was found guilty in May after a…
Soyinka taught me never to be late — RMD
Soyinka taught me never to be late — RMD. Veteran actor, Richard Mofe-Damijo, popularly known as RMD, has revealed how the values instilled in him by his mother have helped bring him this far in life. Speaking at a recent…