World’s Oldest Cameroon’s President, Paul Biya, Appoints Son as Vice President
President Paul Biya, the world’s oldest sitting head of state, has appointed his son, Franck Emmanuel Biya, as Vice President of Cameroon and Head of the Armed Forces. The announcement, made via an official presidential decree dated April 4, 2026,…
Broadcasters ban Wike for threatening to shoot Channels Television’s Seun Okinbaloye
The Independent Broadcast Association of Nigeria (IBAN) on Sunday announced the boycott of press briefings by the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Mr. Nyesom Wike, until he retracts his threat to shoot Channels Television journalist, Mr. Seun Okinbaloye, and tender…
Zimbabwe’s ban on second-hand clothing imports hit the poorest
Zimbabwe’s ban through Statutory Instrument (SI) 59 of 2026 was put in place as a policy intervention to facilitate the recovery of its almost-dormant textiles and clothing manufacturing sectors, even though similar protectionist policies have not worked in the East…
Cyril Ramaphosa’s One Government app will fail most South Africans
President Cyril Ramaphosa dreams that the MyMzansi digital platform will allow South Africans to access all digital government services under “one roof,” but this dream is now growing dimmer. A new report from the Development Bank of Southern Africa explained…
“I’m Not Afraid” — Seun Okinbaloye Reacts After Wike’s Controversial Statement Sparks Outrage
Channels TV host Seun Okinbaloye has said he is “not afraid” of Nyesom Wike following controversial remarks made by the minister. Wike had earlier said he would have “broken his TV screen and shot” the journalist over comments suggesting that…
Hungary alleges plot to blow up gas pipeline ahead of election
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban has convened an emergency meeting of the National Defence Council after explosives were found near a pipeline that transports Russian gas to Hungary. The discovery in a border area of neighbouring Serbia comes as Orban’s…
Resident Doctors begin nationwide strike Tuesday
The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has announced plans to commence a total and indefinite strike from 12:00 a.m. on Tuesday, April 7, 2026, over the alleged decision by the Federal Government to halt the Professional Allowance Table (PAT)….
Tinubu inaugurates Gateway airport, commends Dapo Abiodun’s ‘visionary leadership‘
President Bola Tinubu on Saturday inaugurated the Gateway International Airport in Iperu, Ogun state, along with the new Gateway airline. Tinubu commended Dapo Abiodun, governor of Ogun, for his “visionary leadership and effective use of resources”. “I sincerely appreciate the…
Nkeiruka Onyejeocha resigns as minister of state for labour — third to quit after Tinubu’s directive
Nkeiruka Onyejeocha resigns as minister of state for labour — third to quit after Tinubu’s directive Nkeiruka Onyejeocha, minister of state for labour and employment, has resigned from her position. Onyejeocha announced her resignation on Friday in a letter…
‘You are not the court’ — ADC fires back at INEC chairman over congress warning
‘You are not the court’ — ADC fires back at INEC chairman over congress warning The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has criticised Joash Amupitan, chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), over his comments on the party’s planned congresses…