Nigeria dominates Sub-Saharan Africa in 2026 university rankings with 24 institutions
Nigeria has taken the top spot in Sub-Saharan Africa’s higher education rankings, with 24 universities listed in the 2026 Times Higher Education World University Rankings. This makes Nigeria the most represented country in the region, ahead of South Africa, which…
Harris Says Regrets Not Challenging Biden’s Decision To Seek Re-election
Former Vice President Kamala Harris expressed regret on Tuesday for not opposing President Biden’s reelection bid in 2024. “I think about it in the context of asking myself, was it grace to not bring it up to him, or…
Tinubu ends vacation, returns to Abuja Tuesday
President Bola Tinubu has concluded his vacation ahead of schedule and will return to Abuja on Tuesday to resume official duties. This is contained in a statement by Presidential Spokesperson, Mr. Bayo Onanuga, on Monday in Abuja. Tinubu left for…
Dangote announces date to commence free fuel distribution
The Dangote Refinery is set to commence its free fuel distribution scheme on Monday, starting with Lagos, the South West, Abuja, Kwara, Delta, Rivers, and Edo, respectively. According to the Dangote Group spokesperson, Anthony Chiejina, the scheme will bring relief…
Burkina Faso scraps visa fees for African travellers
Burkina Faso says it has removed visa fees for all African travellers, in an effort to facilitate the movement of people and goods into the country. “From now on, any citizen from an African country wishing to go to Burkina…
BARRACK Obama Reacts To Charlie Kirk Assassination
FORMER United States of America President Barrack Obama has reacted to the assassination of Charlie Kirk on Wednesday, September 10, 2025. In a tweet on his official X , Obama said this “kind of despicable violence has no place in…
French President Emmanuel Macron appoints outgoing defense minister Sébastien Lecornu as prime minister
French President Emmanuel Macron appoints outgoing defense minister Sébastien Lecornu as prime minister Beleaguered President Emmanuel Macron has appointed outgoing defense minister Sébastien Lecornu as prime minister, handing him the daunting task of trying to find consensus in a divided…
McDonald rules herself out of Irish presidential election
Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald has ruled herself out of running in the Irish presidential election. Speaking on RTÉ’s Morning Ireland, she said her name was “no longer in the mix” and that she needed to “lead from the…
Tinubu Heads to France, UK for 10-Day Working Vacation
President Bola Tinubu will depart Abuja today to commence a 10-day “working vacation” in Europe, spending time between France and the United Kingdom. It was gathered that the trip forms part of the president’s annual leave. A statement by…
FG declares Friday public holiday for Eid-ul-Mawlid
The Bola Ahmed Tinubu-led Federal Government has declared Friday, September 5, 2025, a public holiday to mark Eid-ul-Mawlid, the birth of the Holy Prophet Muhammad. The announcement was made in a statement issued by the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Interior,…