BREAKING: Military Escorts Ex-President Jonathan Out of Guinea-Bissau Amid Political Crisis
Former Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan is preparing to leave Guinea-Bissau as political instability in the country escalates following a military takeover and suspension of the electoral process. According to SaharaReporters, Jonathan is currently under military protection, with arrangements for his…
General named new Guinea-Bissau leader a day after coup
An army general has been sworn in as Guinea-Bissau’s new head of state a day after an apparent coup. Gen Horta N’Tam becomes the transitional president for a period of one year. He took the oath on Thursday, in brief…
Portugal win FIFA Under-17 World Cup for 1st time
Portugal lifted their first FIFA U-17 World Cup with a 1-0 victory against Austria in the final of the 2025 edition at Doha’s Khalifa International Stadium in Qatar. Anisio Cabral netted the only goal of the game in the 32nd…
Sierra Leone and AfDB Push for Stronger Economic Partnership
The President of the @AfDBPresident Sidi Ould Tah, met with Sierra Leone’s Vice-President, Juldeh Diallo, on Thursday in Rabat on the sidelines of #AIF2025. Discussions focused on improving the country’s portfolio and strengthening the partnership between Sierra Leone and the…
Chinese expatriate collapses at work in Abuja, dies
A Chinese national working with ASBA Mining Company Group has died after collapsing at a quarry site in Wasa village. The incident was reported to the Kabusa Division at about 2:56 p.m. on Monday by Mohammed Abdulkareem, a staff member…
Tinubu appoints three ambassadors, sends list to senate for confirmation
President Bola Tinubu has forwarded the names of three non-career ambassadorial nominees to the Senate for confirmation. The no getminees are Kayode Aare (Ogun State), Aminu Dalhatu (Jigawa State), and Ayodele Oke (Oyo State). The letter was read during…
Venezuela demands international airlines resume flights
Venezuela has told international airlines to resume flights to the country within 48 hours or risk being stripped of their clearance to fly there altogether. Several airlines suspended their flights to Venezuela after the US aviation regulator warned on Friday…
Peter Obi Meets EU Parliament Committees, Seeks Stronger Africa–Europe Partnership
Former Governor of Anambra State and Labour Party presidential candidate in the 2023 elections, Peter Obi, on Tuesday visited Strasbourg, France, where he held a series of high-level engagements at the European Parliament. Obi met with members from several key…
India and China trade barbs after passenger detained at Shanghai airport
The detention of Pema Wangjom Thongdok, an Indian citizen living in the UK, at Shanghai airport has fuelled a diplomatic row between Delhi and Beijing. Ms Thongdok said she was detained by immigration officials while travelling from London to Japan…
Top Israeli Officers Face Scrutiny as Reform Process Deepens
Former Operations Directorate chief Maj. Gen. Oded Basiuk has been dismissed from reserve duty by IDF Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir, over his role in the October 7, 2023, failures. Zamir summoned several top officers for meetings today,…