Benin Republic elects 49-year-old Wadagni as new president
Benin’s finance minister has won a landslide victory in a presidential election, according to provisional results, keeping the coastal west African country on course after a decade of robust economic growth. Wadagni embodies continuity with the era of outgoing president…
ADC Concludes Convention, Amends Constitution, Ratifies Mark-Led NWC
The African Democratic Congress concluded its national convention on Tuesday in Abuja, with delegates overwhelmingly voting to amend the party’s constitution.At the end of voting, the Chairman of the ADC Electoral Sub-Committee and former Governor of Imo State, Emeka Ihedioha,…
Jilli Airstrike: No Innocent Victims — Defence Minister
The Minister of Defence, General Christopher Musa, has defended the controversial airstrike on Jilli in Borno State, insisting that those killed were not innocent civilians but individuals supporting insurgents. Speaking on Arise TV after a high-level security meeting chaired by…
Tanzania Workers Demand Tax Cuts, Salary Review Amid Rising Cost of Living
Workers across Tanzania are calling for urgent tax reductions and salary reviews as soaring prices of fuel, transport, food, and other essentials continue to squeeze household budgets. Labour unions say many employees can no longer cope with the rising cost…
Boko Haram Ambush Kills Nigerian Army Colonel, Several Soldiers in Deadly Monguno Attack
Boko Haram ambush Monguno, Borno State, Nigeria — Boko Haram insurgents launched a deadly overnight ambush on a Nigerian Army formation in Monguno, Borno State. Consequently, the attack led to the death of a senior officer and several soldiers during…
ICPC ARRAIGNS EL-RUFAI ON NINE-COUNT CHARGE, COURT ORDERS DETENTION PENDING BAIL RULING
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has arraigned former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir Ahmad El-Rufai, before a Kaduna State High Court on a nine-count charge bordering on alleged advance fee fraud and money laundering. The arraignment…
Nigeria, Morocco to sign agreement on $25bn gas pipeline project in 2026, create joint venture
Amina Benkhadra, the head of Morocco’s national office of hydrocarbons and mines (ONHYM), says an intergovernmental agreement (IGA) on the planned $25 billion Nigeria-Morocco gas pipeline will be signed this year. In a report by Reuters on Monday, Benkhadra said…
Pope Leo lands in Algeria for historic visit as he starts Africa tour
The pope will also visit Cameroon, Angola and Equatorial Guinea during his 11-day trip to the continent.Pope Leo XIV has begun a landmark visit to Algeria in the first trip to the Muslim-majority country by a pontiff. The United States-born…
Obama Foundation Lists Dora Akunyili’s Daughter Among Commissioned Artists for Campus Opening
The U.S President, Barrack Obama, through his Foundation, The Obama Presidential Center, has announced late Prof. Dora Akunyili’s daughter name, Njideka Crosby, as one of the final group of major artist commissioned in advance of its June 19 opening in…
NAF Begins Probe Of Alleged Civilian Casualties In Jilli Air Strike
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) says it has begun an investigation into claims of civilian casualties during airstrikes around Jilli Market near Fuchimiram village in the Geidam Local Government Area of Yobe State. In a statement on Sunday, the Director…