Emir of Gumel dies in Egypt
The Emir of Gumel in Jigawa State, Alhaji Dr. Ahmed Muhammad Sani II, CON, has died. The monarch passed away on Thursday in Egypt.His death has thrown the people of the Gumel Emirate and residents of Jigawa State into mourning,…
Niger’s failed coup exposes cracks in the military
The failed coup in Niger has brought deep divisions within the military to light. As Russia’s support highlights the junta’s fading influence, soldiers continue to face jihadi attacks, poor equipment and little payWhat does it mean to be a soldier…
WHY GOOD GOVERNANCE HOLDS THE KEY TO AFRICAN AVIATION — OBASANJO
Former Nigerian President Olusegun Obasanjo has stressed that good governance is fundamental to the growth and development of Africa’s aviation and tourism sectors. Obasanjo made the remarks while speaking as the Special Guest of Honour at the AeroWest Summit 2026…
Ghanaian footballer Roland Mawuli dies in Spain at 22
Ghanaian football has been thrown into mourning following the death of 22-year-old footballer Roland Mawuli in Spain. Mawuli’s death was announced by his Spanish club, Ciudad de Calasparra, on Tuesday, September 1, 2026. The club described him as one of…
Madagascar ex-Senate president sentenced to 10 years over protest crackdown
Madagascar’s former Senate president Richard Ravalomanana was sentenced to 10 years of hard labour on Tuesday after being convicted of complicity in murder over his alleged role in a deadly crackdown on youth-led protests last year. Ravalomanana, a retired general…
Uber to end operations in Nigeria after 12 years
After 12 years and millions of rides completed, Uber is set to end its operations in Nigeria. In an email sent to users, the company said it had made the decision after reviewing its business in the country. “After a…
Lagos residents struggle with waste disposal, access to public toilets
For residents and commuters in Lagos, finding a place to dispose of a plastic bottle or use a toilet while moving around the city is becoming an everyday challenge. As the state grapples with waste management problems, residents are increasingly…
Five die in Ilorin building collapse
No fewer than five people including children were yesterday confirmed dead in a collapsed building in Ilorin, Kwara State capital. Three others are also at the time of this report on danger list at the General Hospital in Ilorin.However, the…
FG mulls Lagos-Maiduguri high-speed rail service
As part of efforts to develop an integrated nationwide transportation network, the federal government has disclosed plans for a high-speed rail system linking Lagos and Maiduguri. Disclosing this yesterday at the opening of the 19th National Council on Transportation in…
Bello Sulaiman, Emir of Zurmi, is dead
Bello Sulaiman, Emir of Zurmi in Zamfara state, is dead. Sulaiman died on Monday at the Federal Medical Centre (FMC), Gusau, Zamfara state. In a statement issued on Tuesday, Dauda Lawal, governor of Zamfara, expressed sadness over the death of…