DR Congo says ‘coup attempt’ sought to ‘destabilize state institutions’
The Congolese government has condemned what it called a coup attempt on President Felix Tshisekedi. A statement from the ministry of communication and media said the attack aimed at destabilizing the country’s institutions. Residents of the capital Kinshasa expressed shock…
Atiku Names Peter Obi As His 2027 Presidential Election Choice Candidate
Atiku Abubakar has named Peter Obi as his 2027 Presidential Election choice candidate and may support him to defeat Tinubu. Studiocb55news had earlier reported that Former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar met with Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the Labour…
South Africa: Jacob Zuma launches new party manifesto
Former South African President Jacob Zuma on Saturday lamented the high levels of poverty amongst Black South Africans and promised to create jobs and tackle the scourge of crime as he launched his new political party’s manifesto ahead of the…
Attempted coup in the Democratic Republic of the Congo thwarted
Government forces in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) have successfully thwarted an attempted coup. The incident, which unfolded Saturday night has left the nation on edge as authorities work to restore order and investigate those involved. “An attempted…
FG under fire over N90bn Hajj subsidy
The Federal Government has come under fire for its recent decision to subsidise the 2024 Hajj with N90 billion despite allocating only N50 billion for the student loan scheme in the 2024 budget. Education and legal experts have slammed the…
Coup D’etat Foiled In Democratic Republic of Congo
Coup D’etat has been foiled in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Studiocb55news reports that the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) army says it has repelled an attempted coup d’etat. The army said Congolese and foreign fighters were involved in the…
Nigerian-owned banks that made Africa’s best list
Banks in Africa have recently been operating in challenging environments, owing to economic turmoil. The stress factor has been particularly elevated in big economies. Amid the harsh environment, African banks’ top leadership and management have demonstrated shrewdness and prowess,” the…
EU plans punitive tariffs of up to 30 per cent on electric cars from China
As the US government has now opted to introduce trade tariffs for electric vehicles from China, Europe is considering the same. Whether any of the efforts of the trade war will be beneficial to customers still remains to be seen,…
Abuja Int’l carnival returns after 8 years — Culture Minister
THE Abuja International Carnival, a spectacle that showcases the rich cultural heritage of Nigeria, is set to return after an eight-year hiatus. The Minister of Arts, Culture and Creative Economy, Barrister Hannatu Musa Musawa, announced a statement released by her…
S.Africa rebukes Israeli arguments
Israel defended its military operation in Gaza as the International Court of Justice on Friday held a third round of hearings on emergency measures requested by South Africa, which wants the court to order a cease-fire. Israel told the U.N.’s…