Total electricity blackout hits Rivers, two other Nigerian states
Rivers, Bayelsa and Imo states have been thrown into total blackout as the Transmission Company of Nigeria, TCN, announced a forced outage on its Alaoji 132-kilovolt transmission line. A statement by TCN spokesperson, Ndidi Mbah, said the forced outage occurred…
South Sudan sets December date for long-delayed first-ever election
There have been a number of false dawns when it comes to elections in South Sudan, but the authorities have said the long-delayed first-ever vote will take place in December. The leaders of the world’s youngest country have not been…
Far-right de la Espriella elected Colombia president
Far-right millionaire Abelardo de la Espriella, who was endorsed by United States President Donald Trump, has won Colombia’s presidential election, according to preliminary results. De la Espriella, 47, achieved a narrow victory against his left-wing challenger, Senator Ivan Cepeda, who…
Former Delta Governor Okowa visits EFCC office amid corruption probe
The former governor is being investigated over the alleged diversion of funds accruing to Delta State from the 13 per cent derivation allocation from the Federation Account between 2015 and 2023, when he served as governor. Former Delta State Governor…
Calling Bandits Terrorists Hinders Negotiations, Says Gumi
Islamic cleric, Sheikh Ahmad Gumi has criticised the Federal Government’s classification of bandits as terrorists, warning that the move could escalate insecurity and eliminate opportunities for dialogue with the groups. Gumi made the remarks in a viral video in which…
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer Resigns After Less Than Two Years in Office
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has announced his resignation after serving less than two years in office. Starmer became Prime Minister on July 5, 2024, following a landslide victory by the Labour Party in the UK general election. In a…
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…