Outspoken Moroccan rapper Mehdi El Youbi arrested in Casablanca
Politically outspoken Moroccan artist, rapper, and filmmaker Mehdi El Youbi has been arrested in Casablanca, days after being barred from returning to France, where he has been based since 2017. El Youbi, better known by his stage name Mehdi Black…
Sudan’s paramilitary RSF chief sentenced to death over war crimes
A Sudanese court has sentenced the leader of the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF), Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo to death for war crimes, crimes against humanity and genocide over atrocities committed in the West Darfur region. The court in Port Sudan,…
South Africa Releases 2026 Visa-Free Entry List, Nigeria Among Eligible Countries
South Africa Unveils 2026 Visa-Free Entry List, Nigeria Among Eligible Countries South Africa has officially released its updated 2026 visa-free entry list, identifying countries whose citizens can visit the country without obtaining a visa in advance for approved short-term stays….
INEC Seeks Better Funding, Improved Staff Welfare
Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Joash Amupitan (SAN), has appealed to the Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC) for increased and sustainable funding, as well as improved welfare for the workforce ahead of the 2027…
South African Rugby Player Luqobo Makwedini Dies After Collapsing During Training in France
South African rugby player Luqobo Makwedini has tragically died at the age of 20 after collapsing during a training session in France. Makwedini, who played as a prop for French rugby club AS Béziers, reportedly became unwell while training with…
Burna Boy becomes first African artiste to top Billboard Global 200 chart
Nigerian Afrobeats star, Damini Ogulu, known professionally as Burna Boy, has made history as the first African artiste to top the Billboard Global 200 Songs chart. The Grammy-winning singer achieved the feat after his collaborative World Cup song with Shakira,…
Chimezie Metu leads D’Tigers turnaround as Nigeria advance in FIBA World Cup qualifiers
Chimezie Metu Inspires D’Tigers Comeback as Nigeria Advances to FIBA World Cup Qualifiers. Nigeria’s men’s basketball team, D’Tigers, produced a remarkable comeback to book their place in the next stage of the FIBA Basketball World Cup African Qualifiers, with NBA…
Atiku reacts to Tinubu’s suspension of WAEC, NECO fees hike
Presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, Atiku Abubakar, has reacted to the Federal Government’s decision to suspend the proposed increase in West African Senior School Certificate Examination, WASSCE, and the National Examinations Council, Senior School Certificate Examination, registration…
Hungary parliament votes to remove president from office
The Hungarian parliament has voted to remove President Tamás Sulyok from office, who was widely seen as a loyalist of former prime minister Viktor Orbán who lost power in April after 16 years. Prime Minister Péter Magyar’s Tisza party used…
Osimhen Plans Return to School for University Degree
Victor Osimhen Plans University Degree, Says Education Remains a Top Personal Goal. Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen has revealed that earning a university degree remains one of his biggest personal ambitions, despite reaching the pinnacle of professional football. The Nigerian…