Somalia warns airlines not to fly passengers to Somaliland without federal e-visas
Somalia’s government has warned international airlines against flying passengers to Somaliland without obtaining an e-visa issued by the federal authorities in Mogadishu, threatening fines and potential bans for those who fail to comply. In a statement on Sunday, the Somali…
Pastor Kumuyi Never Said America Wants to Steal Our Resources — Deeper Life Ministry
The Deeper Christian Life Ministry has refuted a viral report claiming that its General Superintendent, Pastor William Kumuyi, accused the United States of attempting to steal Nigeria’s natural resources and denied the existence of Christian genocide in the country. The…
WHO says mpox now detected in more countries, with 17 deaths in Africa over six weeks
The World Health Organization (WHO) said on Friday that 17 countries in Africa have experienced ongoing active transmission of mpox over the past six weeks, with 2,862 confirmed cases, including 17 deaths between September 14 and October 19. WHO also…
UN Security Council approves resolution backing Morocco’s plan for Western Sahara, in a major shift
The U.N. Security Council on Friday approved a resolution backing Morocco’s claim to the disputed Western Sahara, a shift that aligns with the Trump administration’s support for the North African country. Although the vote was divided, the resolution offers the…
Telecoms Infrastructure Damage: NCC, MTN, Airtel, 9mobile Share Scaring Statistics
Attention to this worrisome developed was drawn during the last Critical National Information Infrastructure (CNII) and Sustainability Conference held in Lagos. Executive Vice Chairman of the NCC, Dr. Aminu Maida, revealed that MTN, Airtel, 9mobile, and other telecom operators…
Tanzanian President Hassan declared winner of disputed vote with 98 percent
President Samia Suluhu Hassan has been declared the winner of Tanzania’s presidential election, securing another term in office amid days of unrest across the country. According to the electoral commission, Samia won 98% of the votes, nearly sweeping the 32…
African union launches $30 billion plan to revive the continent’s struggling aviation sector
After years of underinvestment that have left much of the continent’s aviation infrastructure outdated, the African Union (AU) is moving to change course with a new $30 billion plan to rebuild and modernize its skies. African union launches $30 billion…
170 foreigners seek Nigerian citizenship as FG tightens screening
The Federal Government has begun reviewing 170 applications from foreign nationals seeking Nigerian citizenship, but only those of “strong character and impeccable integrity” will make the cut. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, Interior Minister, disclosed this in Abuja after chairing a meeting of…
President of Tanzania set for election win after rival candidates barred
Tanzania’s President Samia Suluhu Hassan during her party’s campaign launch (Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All rights reserved) Tanzanians cast their votes on Wednesday in an election widely anticipated to see President Samia Suluhu Hassan secure victory, following the disqualification…
Man rides bicycle from Lagos to Abia, meets Gov Otti
A cyclist, Wisdom Chisom who took off from Lagos on a bicycle, has arrived Nvosi, the country home of Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, after a six-day ride from Lagos. Chisom, who left Lagos on Monday last week, arrived Abia…