Top Northern Nigeria Politician Dies in Egyptian Hospital
A Top Northern Nigeria Politician has died in an Egyptian Hospital. Philips News reports that the Speaker of the Kebbi State House of Assembly, Muhammad Usman Ankwai is dead.T his newspaper understands that the Top Northern Nigeria Politician died…
Nigeria becomes Africa’s second-largest domestic air market – FAAN
The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria, FAAN, has disclosed that Nigeria is now ranked the second-largest domestic passenger market in Africa, with over 10.5 million domestic passengers, representing 10 per cent growth. Managing Director of FAAN, Mrs Olubunmi Kuku, said…
Broadcasters ban Wike for threatening to shoot Channels Television’s Seun Okinbaloye
The Independent Broadcast Association of Nigeria (IBAN) on Sunday announced the boycott of press briefings by the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Mr. Nyesom Wike, until he retracts his threat to shoot Channels Television journalist, Mr. Seun Okinbaloye, and tender…
Zimbabwe’s ban on second-hand clothing imports hit the poorest
Zimbabwe’s ban through Statutory Instrument (SI) 59 of 2026 was put in place as a policy intervention to facilitate the recovery of its almost-dormant textiles and clothing manufacturing sectors, even though similar protectionist policies have not worked in the East…
Cyril Ramaphosa’s One Government app will fail most South Africans
President Cyril Ramaphosa dreams that the MyMzansi digital platform will allow South Africans to access all digital government services under “one roof,” but this dream is now growing dimmer. A new report from the Development Bank of Southern Africa explained…
Tinubu inaugurates Gateway airport, commends Dapo Abiodun’s ‘visionary leadership‘
President Bola Tinubu on Saturday inaugurated the Gateway International Airport in Iperu, Ogun state, along with the new Gateway airline. Tinubu commended Dapo Abiodun, governor of Ogun, for his “visionary leadership and effective use of resources”. “I sincerely appreciate the…
Burkina Faso must ‘forget’ about democracy, military leader says
Democracy “kills” and the people of Burkina Faso must “forget” it, the country’s military ruler has said in an interview aired on state television.Capt Ibrahim Traoré, who seized power in a coup three years ago, suggested most Africans do not…
Cuba begins releasing more than 2,000 prisoners as US pressure mounts
Cuba has begun releasing prisoners after saying it would free 2,010 as a “humanitarian and sovereign gesture” while facing continued pressure from the US.More than 20 inmates emerged from La Lima prison in eastern Havana, crying and hugging relatives who…
Onuachu builds $450,000 health centre for Imo hometown
Super Eagles striker Paul Onuachu is personally funding the construction of a modern health centre valued at approximately $450,000 in his hometown of Amakohia, Owerri West, Imo State. The Trabzonspor forward, who initiated the project during a recent visit to…
Dangote Foundation, NNPC Commit N30.5bn to Remi Tinubu’s Food Bank as Total Pledges Surpass N65bn
Major stakeholders across Nigeria’s public and private sectors have pledged over N65 billion in support of the National Community Food Bank Programme, an initiative spearheaded by First Lady Oluremi Tinubu to combat hunger and malnutrition nationwide. At the official launch…