BREAKING : Rev Uma Ukpai is dead
The family of renowned international evangelist and founder of the Uma Ukpai Evangelistic Association, Rev. Dr. Uma Ukpai, has officially announced his passing. According to a statement signed by the family and titled “Glorious Transition,” Rev. Dr. Uma Ukpai passed…
BREAKING: ASUU Declares Nationwide Strike As Tinubu Jets Out Of Nigeria
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has announced a two-week nationwide warning strike, set to commence on Monday, across all university campuses in Nigeria. The announcement was made by ASUU President, Prof. Chris Piwuna, during a press briefing at…
2026 World Cup Qualifier: Nigeria, Benin to play without three key players
Tuesday’s decisive Group C qualifier between Nigeria and the Benin Republic will be played without key performers after bookings in last week’s fixtures left both sides shorthanded. Benin coach Gernot Rohr confirmed that midfielder Sessi d’Almeida and defender Yohan Roche…
Seychelles’ opposition leader wins presidential poll
Seychelles’ main opposition leader Patrick Herminie has won presidential elections, defeating incumbent Wavel Ramkalawan in a runoff vote, according to official results released by the electoral commission. Herminie gained 52.7% of the vote, compared with Ramkalawan’s 47.3%. In his…
Mali imposes retaliatory visa bond fees on US travellers
Mali has imposed visa bond requirements on United States citizens identical to those Washington placed on Malian travellers, in a tit-for-tat response to moves that its government has condemned as a violation of bilateral agreements. The Foreign Ministry in Bamako…
Barack Obama’s warnings about democracy fading increasingly sound directed toward the US
Speaking with democracy activists recently from Hungary and Poland, former President Barack Obama warned about the “rising wave of authoritarianism sweeping the globe,” even in countries once believed unsusceptible to an erosion of liberties. “We’re seeing politicians target civil society,…
Oscar-Winning Actress Diane Keaton Dies at 79
Hollywood has lost one of its most unforgettable stars. Diane Keaton — the Oscar-winning actress who defined charm, wit, and individuality on screen — has died at 79. From The Godfather’s quiet intensity to Annie Hall’s quirky brilliance, Keaton…
Madagascar army installs new chief, president denounces power grab
A Madagascar army unit siding with anti-government protesters installed a new military chief Sunday as President Andry Rajoelina denounced an “attempt to seize power illegally”. The soldiers from the CAPSAT contingent joined protesters for a second day in a row,…
Cameroon presidential election: As Paul Biya set to win, what’s at stake?
The world’s oldest head of state – 92-year-old Paul Biya – has promised Cameroon’s electorate “the best is still to come” as he seeks his eighth consecutive presidential term on Sunday. The nonagenarian has already been in power since 1982…
Tinubu hails former Vice President Sambo on turbanning as Sardaunan Zazzau
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has congratulated former Vice President Namadi Sambo on his turbanning as the Sardaunan Zazzau. Sambo is expected to be installed as the Sardaunan Zazzau by His Royal Highness, the Emir of Zazzau, Alhaji Ahmed Nuhu Bamalli,…