Super Eagles Star Osimhen Crowned GQ Türkiye Sportsman of the Year
Victor Osimhen won Sportsman of the Year at the 2025 GQ Türkiye Men of the Year Awards. On Wednesday night, Osimhen was given the esteemed honor in a lavish ceremony. The Nigerian international received recognition for his role in…
Rebels reportedly enter key DR Congo city despite Trump peace deal
Rebel forces have entered the last government-held city in mineral-rich eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, in an offensive that has forced thousands to flee across the border into Burundi, residents say. Heavy artillery and gunfire could be heard in Uvira,…
Ghana’s economy grew 5.5% in third quarter of 2025
Ghana’s economy expanded by 5.5% year-on-year in the third quarter of 2025, driven by an improvement in the agriculture and services sectors, the statistics agency said on Wednesday. However, growth slowed from a revised 7.0% in the same period last…
Dangote emerges ECOWAS Business Council chair
Aliko Dangote, president and chief executive officer of Dangote Group. Chairman, Dangote Group, Alhaji Aliko Dangote, has been appointed pioneer Chairman, ECOWAS Business Council (EBC). The appointment was announced on Wednesday by the President, ECOWAS Commission, Dr. Omar Alieu…
11 Nigerian military officers detained in Burkina Faso regain freedom
Burkina Faso has released eleven Nigerian military officers who were detained after their Air Force transport aircraft made an unauthorised landing in the country, officials said on Tuesday. The officers were cleared to return home after Burkinabè authorities completed initial…
UNICEF raises alarm as child malnutrition soars in Ebonyi
The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has sounded a fresh alarm over the rising rate of child malnutrition, describing it as one of the most critical public health challenges confronting Ebonyi State. The concern was made on Monday in Abakaliki,…
President Traoré Sets the Pace for AES Biometric ID Card Adoption
Burkina Faso’s President Ibrahim Traoré has officially become the first holder of the new AES biometric identity card, underscoring the alliance’s push for deeper regional integration. The card, which is valid for a decade, includes modern security elements that meet…
Failed Coup Reported in Benin Republic, Calm Restored
Military personnel in Benin on Sunday announced that they had ousted President Patrice Talon, although his entourage said he was safe and the army was regaining control. Soldiers calling themselves the “Military Committee for Refoundation” (CMR), said on state television…
Ghana and Burkina Faso Unite for Seamless Connectivity: Free Roaming Deal Signed
Ghana 🇬🇭 and Burkina Faso 🇧🇫 have agreed to a free roaming deal, allowing mobile users to call, text, and use data across borders at local rates without extra charges. Signed on November 21, 2025, during Digital Week in Ouagadougou,…
Africa Has Key To Solve Global Challenges — Ban Ki-moon
The ex-UN Secretary-General, who spoke at the Imo State Economic Summit 2025, said the world cannot achieve true sustainability without first addressing the continent’s unique challenges. Former Secretary-General of the United Nations, Ban Ki-moon, has said Africa holds the solutions…