Libya Government Apprehends, Deports Over 300 Nigerians
War-torn Libya on Tuesday deported no fewer than 320 Europe-bound stranded Nigerians with the International Organisation for Migration coordinating moves to help the migrants return to Nigeria. Following a protracted war in the country, Libya has become a key departure…
Kenya ETA: President Ruto’s vision of visa-free entry proves tricky for some
Kenya’s President William Ruto was celebrated last year when he announced his country would be going visa-free for African visitors, but many have been surprised by the new requirements, which have introduced fresh costs and paperwork for some. Adio, a…
BREAKING: South Africa’s ANC Fires Former President, Jacob Zuma
South Africa’s ruling party, the African National Congress (ANC), has suspended former President Jacob Zuma. The decision came after Zuma formed a competing political party. However, the ANC has promised to mount a legal battle. ANC secretary general, Fikile Mbalula,…
Dangote Refunery Now Buying Crude Oil From The US
Nigeria’s giant new oil refinery Dangote, the largest in Africa, is set to import crude from the US in the coming months, a sign of just how competitive American barrels have become in the global market. Trafigura Group sold 2…
Ukraine’s president Zelensky makes Income public, calls for transparency in government
Ukrainian President, Volodymyr Zelenskiy made public his income over two years on Sunday, January 28 as part of a drive to promote transparency and end endemic corruption. In a post on the presidential website, Zelenskiy noted that his income had…
Biden Vows Border ‘Shut Down’ If Congress Passes Deal
US President Joe Biden has said he backs a bipartisan Senate border deal that gives him powers to shut down the southern border “when it becomes overwhelmed”. “If given that authority, I would use it the day I sign the…
Saudi Arabia prepares to open first alcohol store for diplomats
Saudi Arabia is gearing up to open its first alcohol store in Riyadh. The plans are groundbreaking for a country that prohibits purchasing or consuming the substance. According to Reuters, the store will only serve non-Muslim diplomats. Although there has…
Donald Trump Wins 2024 New Hampshire Presidential Primary
The former president addressed a raucous crowd at a primary night party in Nashua, New Hampshire, with US Senator Tim Scott of South Carolina, considered to be a potential running mate for Trump, perched over his shoulder. Former President Donald…
US Secretary Of State, Blinken Arrives Nigeria
Anthony Blinken, United States Secretary of State is currently in Abuja, Nigeria’s capital. Blinken, touched down at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja at about 4pm from where he would proceed to the Presidential Villa to meet with the Nigerian…
Boakai’s inauguration as Liberia’s president halted after he suffered ‘heat stroke’
The inauguration of Joseph Boakai as the Liberian president on Monday came to an abrupt end when he suddenly suffered a “heat stroke” while reading his acceptance speech. Boakai was helped out of the podium by security details. The 79-year-old…