Lagos govt begins documentation of informal public spaces, directs occupants to present ownership documents
The Lagos State Government has commenced a comprehensive documentation exercise targeting informal public spaces across the state as part of efforts to improve urban planning, protect public assets, and ensure compliance with land regulations. State officials said the exercise will…
Nigeria, Morocco partner on agric intelligence to boost food security
She noted that “the future of agriculture depends not only on improved inputs, but equally on stronger intelligence,” adding that “through this partnership, Nigeria is strengthening the institutional capabilities needed to plan better, respond faster and make more informed decisions….
Starmer becomes first UK PM to receive top French honour
Sir Keir Starmer has become the first serving UK prime minister to be awarded France’s top honour, the Legion d’honneur.He received the award at the end of a meeting of the so-called Coalition of the Willing – the group of…
Nigeria, Ghana, Côte d’Ivoire, Cameroon form alliance to end raw cocoa exports
Nigeria, Ghana, Côte d’Ivoire, and Cameroon have signed the Abuja Declaration, forming an alliance that aims to end the exports of raw cocoa beans. Under the pact, the nations are aiming to negotiate with international cocoa buyers as a single…
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,…