South Korea Sends Plane to Repatriate Workers After ICE Raid
Hundreds of South Korean workers detained by US immigration authorities in Georgia last week could soon be on their way home, but the impact the sweeping detentions have on US-South Korean relations – notably the countries’ deep economic ties –…
INEC Recognises David Mark as Interim Leader of ADC
Nigeria’s Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has recognised the new leadership of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), naming former senate president David Mark as interim national chairman. The updated list of party executives, published on INEC’s website on Wednesday, follows…
Ghana’s economy rebounds significantly, reaching 6.3% in Q2 2025
The recovery was mostly led by the services sector, which increased by 9.9% in the quarter, compared to only 2% growth the previous year. Finance, insurance, trade, and education were the most significant contributors to the country’s recovery, according to…
Air Peace announces flight delays in Lagos, blames heavy rainfall
Air Peace further reassured customers of its commitment to maintaining high safety standards. “At Air Peace, safety is not just a priority but a core commitment. We remain dedicated to upholding the highest safety standards for our passengers and crew….
We need incentives to drive cashew industrialisation, not bans — NCAN
The National Cashew Association of Nigeria (NCAN) has urged the Federal Government and the National Assembly to adopt incentives that will drive cashew industrialisation rather than imposing bans that could cripple the sector. In a statement signed by its President,…
Hollywood stars boycott Israeli film companies in response to Gaza crisis
More than 2,000 Hollywood figures, including well-known actors and filmmakers, have pledged to boycott the growing Israeli movie industry in response to the humanitarian crisis in Gaza. The open letter was published online on Tuesday in five languages by Filmmakers…
Kenya plans to borrow $1 billion using debt for food swap
Kenya plans to raise $1 billion through a debt-for-food security swap by March 2026, according to a finance ministry document released on Tuesday. “In managing external debt, the government will prioritize non-market-based measures, including debt-swap arrangements, which restructure existing obligations…
Imo Assembly passes motion to rename Douglas road after Uzodimma
Imo Assembly passes motion to rename Douglas road after Uzodimma The popular Douglas Road in Owerri, Imo State The Imo State House of Assembly on Tuesday passed a motion for the renaming of the popular Douglas Road to Governor Hope…
Coca-Cola Loses Ground in Turkey as Boycott Reshapes Tastes
Coca-Cola Icecek AS (CCI) has experienced a decline in market share in two of its key markets, Pakistan and Turkey, following calls for boycotts of Western products perceived to have ties to Israel, Bloomberg reported. The company’s share in the…
Fuel Strike: IPMAN, NUPENG shut stations, announce fine for defaulters
he decision followed an emergency meeting held on Saturday, September 6, 2025, where both unions resolved to shut down all filling stations across the state from 6:00 a.m. on Monday until further directives are issued by their national leadership. In…