Eswatini confirms receiving $5.1m from the US for accepting deportees
Eswatini’s government has confirmed that it received $5.1m (£3.8m) from the Trump administration for accepting people deported from the US as part of a hard-line approach towards immigration. The southern African kingdom, led by absolute monarch King Mswati III, has…
Electricity workers threaten nationwide shutdown
The nation’s electricity supply may face a major crisis as the National Union of Electricity Employees, NUEE, has threatened a nationwide shutdown, following an alleged attack on the staff of the Transmission Company of Nigeria, TCN, by armed police officers…
Haitians displaced by violence face deportation after fleeing to Dominican Republic
Haitians displaced by violence face deportation after fleeing to Dominican Republic The UN says 1.4 million Haitians have fled because of violence and instability. Many crossed the border into the Dominican Republic. But there, they live in fear and limbo,…
UNIZIK appoints Prof Ugochukwu Anyaehie as substantive Vice-Chancellor
Nnamdi Azikiwe University (UNIZIK or NAU), Awka over the weekend announced the appointment of Prof Ugochukwu Bond Stanley Anyaehie as its new substantive Vice-Chancellor, effective November 19, 2025. The announcement was contained in a press release from the Office of…
FG yet to meet main demands — ASUU
The Ibadan Zone of Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has said that the Federal Government is yet to meet demands of the Union, warning of a full-blown strike due to the discouraging manners by which the Federal Government has…
DR Congo beat Nigeria on penalties to win African World Cup playoffs
The Democratic Republic of the Congo kept their hopes of a World Cup place alive as they edged Nigeria 4-3 on penalties after a 1-1 draw at the end of extra time to win the African qualifying playoffs in Morocco….
BREAKING: PDP expels Wike, Fayose, three others over anti-party
As part of efforts to restore unity, discipline, and focus ahead of the 2027 general elections, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has expelled the Minister of Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, Ekiti State former governors, Ayo Fayose, and…
Zimbabwean activist wins German Africa Prize
Namatai Kwekweza from Zimbabwe has won the German Africa Prize 2025. The young activist receives Germany’s highest honor for Africa for her “courageous commitment” to the rule of law and democracy in her home country. This year’s prestigious German…
BREAKING: Actor Baba Ijesha Released From Prison
Famous Nigerian actor Olanrewaju Omiyinka, professionally known as Baba Ijesha, has finally been released from prison. The actor regained his freedom on Friday, November 14, 2025, after spending over three years in custody over alleged sexual assault.Announcing Baba Ijesha’s release,…
Paystack co-founder Ezra Olubi suspended over allegations of sexual misconduct
Paystack, a Nigerian fintech company, has suspended its co-founder and Chief Technology Officer, Ezra Olubi, over allegations of sexual misconduct involving a subordinate. The allegations surfaced on social media, prompting the company to initiate a formal investigation. Olubi has been…