DR Congo and Rwanda agree to ease tensions after talks in US
The Democratic Republic of Congo and Rwanda have agreed to take “concrete steps” to ease tensions amid a stalled peace process, after talks hosted by the US in Washington. Conflict in eastern DR Congo has continued despite the two countries…
Nigeria, UK seal £746m deal to redevelop Tin Can, Apapa ports
Nigeria and the United Kingdom have consolidated a series of landmark agreements and understandings covering migration, border security, trade, infrastructure, and business mobility in a renewed push to deepen bilateral relations and economic cooperation. Central to the engagements were three…
82-Year-Old Man Sentenced to 12 Years for Forgery in Delta State
An 82-year-old man, Clement Nnamdi Okonjo, has been sentenced to 12 years’ imprisonment following his conviction for f+rgery, ending a legal battle that lasted over three years. Justice F. A. Olubanjo of the Federal High Court in Asaba, Delta State,…
Obi admits uncertainty over clinching ADC presidential ticket
The Labour Party (LP) 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has admitted that he is unsure whether he will secure the presidential ticket of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) ahead of the 2027 general election. In a recent video message to…
Nigerian Woman And Her Two Children Killed In US Crash
A Nigerian woman, Nihinlolawa Agoro and two of her children, Temiloluwa and Isaac, were k!lled in a deadly crash in Texas, United States with multiple other people rushed to the hospital for injuries. According to the Fort Bend County Sheriff’s…
Lagos Community Faces Possible Four-Month Blackout Over 132kV Substation Upgrade
Residents and businesses in parts of Lagos, particularly the Amuwo-Odofin axis, may experience a prolonged power outage lasting up to four months due to scheduled maintenance on a major 132kV transmission substation. The planned outage is linked to rehabilitation works…
Nigeria Surpasses South Africa as MTN’s Largest Profit Driver
Nigeria has emerged as the biggest profit engine for MTN Group, overtaking South Africa for the first time and marking a significant shift in the telecom giant’s earnings structure. According to MTN’s latest financial results, the Nigerian subsidiary recorded a…
United States launches investigation into South Africa
The United States Trade Representative (USTR) has launched a Section 301 investigation into South Africa and 59 other countries to determine whether they are engaging in “unfair trade”. The investigation forms part of a broader push by the US government…
Iranians embrace anthem by AI singer created by UK-based, Iran-born artist
A stirring song – sung, apparently, by a young woman, with lyrics expressing the hope that sacrifice will lead to a better future – has become a soundtrack for Iranians in the first part of 2026, as the country experienced…
At least 65 Nigerian soldiers killed in jihadist raids in country’s north-east
At least 65 Nigerian soldiers have been killed in jihadist raids across the country’s north-east in the last two weeks, as the west African state battles to contain one of the world’s deadliest terror groups. On 5 and 6 March,…