Ex-Bauchi deputy governor dies at 69
Former Deputy Governor of Bauchi State, Arc. Audu Sule Katagum, the Wazirin Katagum, is dead. He was 69.His death was announced on Saturday by Shamsuddeen Lukman Abubakar, who served as his digital and creative media aide. In a statement, Lukman…
Police detain popular Kano Tiktoker over boyfriend’s mysterious death
The Kano State Police Command has detained a popular TikToker, Fati Cele, following the death of her boyfriend, Isma’il Makaye, under circumstances that are currently under investigation. Fati Cele, originally from Borno State and residing in a rented apartment in…
Tables turn on South African households
Tables turn on South African households South African households are set to experience some financial pain in the coming months as the Reserve Bank fights to get inflation back to its 3% target. This marks a stark difference from the…
Chimamanda Adichie: “I Support Peter Obi for His Record, Not Because He Is Igbo”
Renowned Nigerian author and public intellectual Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie has stated that her support for Peter Obi is based on his competence, track record, and leadership qualities rather than ethnic considerations. According to Adichie, her endorsement of the former Anambra…
Insecurity: Oba of Benin summons native doctors, priests, others
The Oba of Benin, Omo N’Oba N’Edo, Uku Akpolokpolo, Ewuare II, has summoned native doctors, traditional priests, and priestesses to an urgent meeting over the worsening security crisis in Edo and Nigeria. This is contained in a statement signed by…
Kidnappers release victims after Sunday Igboho’s two-hour ultimatum
Residents of Igboho in Oyo State were thrown into celebration after a kidnapped family, including a pregnant woman, her children and a sibling, were reportedly released following a two-hour ultimatum issued by Yoruba activist, Sunday Adeyemo, popularly known as Sunday…
Tensions rise at Ivory Coast-Burkina Faso border
In northeastern Ivory Coast, along the border with Burkina Faso, tension has become a permanent reality. The jihadist threat spreading from the Sahel is no longer the only concern. A new danger has emerged: the Volunteers for the Defence of…
Attack on Niger airport kills 11 members of security forces, government says
An attack on Thursday on the airport and military airbase in Niger’s capital killed 11 members of the security forces and two civilians, the government said in a statement, without identifying the perpetrators. The first explosions were heard at around…
Roelof Botha Joins SpaceX Board as Company Enters New Phase of Growth Toward Multi-Trillion-Dollar Valuation
South African-born investor and venture capitalist, Roelof Botha, has reportedly joined the board of SpaceX, marking a significant development as the space exploration company expands its ambitions beyond Earth’s orbit. SpaceX, founded by Elon Musk, is said to be entering…
Zimbabwe MPs pass bill to extend president’s time in power
Zimbabwe’s lower house of parliament has passed a bill to extend presidential terms from five to seven years, which would allow President Emmerson Mnangagwa to remain in power until 2030. More than 200 lawmakers voted in favour of the draft…