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Tinubu deserves continuity beyond 2027 –Fadola
A chieftain of the Al Progressives Congress (APC) and House of Representatives aspirant for Idanre/Ifedore Federal Constituency, Prince Aderosoye Emmanuel Fadola, has called on Nigerians to rally behind President Bola Tinubu for continuity of...

One year on, no justice for victims of #EndBadGovernance Protest – Amnesty
One year after security forces reportedly cracked down on peaceful #EndBadGovernance protesters in Nigeria, Amnesty International has raised concerns over the lack of accountability and justice for victims and survivors of the demonstrations. In a...

Lome Container Terminal: Facility posit...
The feat is the fruit of the Lome Container Terminal, LCT, a state-of-the-art infrastructure built and operated by global logistics giant, the Mediterranean Shipping Company, MSC. Reputed for its speed, efficiency and safe management of cargo, the...

Controversy Trails Nigerian Government Rewards for Super Falcons’ WAFCON Win
Nigeria’s women’s football team has been the toast of the country in the past few days, following their magnificent WAFCON win last weekend. The Super Falcons overcame a two-goal deficit against hosts Morocco to claim their record-extending tenth...

These Countries Eat the Least Meat, and Here’s What We Can Learn From Them
As the environmental costs of industrial meat production become increasingly undeniable, reducing global meat consumption has never been more urgent. But although global meat consumption has been on the rise for over half a century, some countries...

FG Eyes $10bn Revenue, $5bn Investment in Green Hydrogen Development
Shettima seeks less reliance on volatile oil market Emmanuel Addeh in Abuja Vice President Kashim Shettima at the weekend said that there was the need for Nigeria to reduce its over-reliance on the volatile global fossil fuel markets by attracting...

UN Experts: ISIS and al-Qaida Threat is Intense in Africa, with Growing Risks in Syria
The threat from ISIS and al-Qaida extremists and their affiliates is most intense in parts of Africa, and risks are growing in Syria, which both groups view as a “a strategic base for external operations,” UN experts said in a new report. Their...

Lebanon's President Aoun Urges Hezbollah to Give Up Arms
The threat from ISIS and al-Qaida extremists and their affiliates is most intense in parts of Africa, and risks are growing in Syria, which both groups view as a “a strategic base for external operations,” UN experts said in a new report. Their...

CHAN: After stadium delays, African Nations Championship kicks off
After severe delays in stadium renovations, east Africa is finally ready to co-host the much-awaited African Nations Championship (CHAN), kicking off on Saturday. It is a historic moment for Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda, whose "Pamoja" -- meaning...
Can Trump Win Africa Back?
In the high-stakes world of 21st-century geopolitics, even a lunch can tell a deeper story. That was certainly the case when US President Donald Trump recently hosted a seemingly low-profile summit with African leaders at the White House. Leaders...

The anti-north claims
BY SANI DANAUDI MOHAMMED The recent debate surrounding President Bola Tinubu’s policies and programmes has sparked intense discussion, with some critics accusing him of being “anti-north.” This narrative has gained traction, with many Nigerians...

China’s battle plan to counter Musk's Starlink
Elon Musk’s Starlink satellite network has become a focus of serious strategic concern for Chinese military and government scientists. According to an Associated Press review, researchers have published dozens of papers examining how to track,...

No section of Nigeria left out in Tinubu’s infrastructure revolution –Umahi
From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja Minister of Works, Dave Umahi, has given an appraisal of the administration’s achievements in infrastructure, highlighting multi-billion naira projects spanning all regions and promising transparency as new...

ACF says North sidelined as Tinubu’s men showcase projects
The Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF) has raised concerns over the alleged marginalisation of Northern Nigeria in federal budget allocations and infrastructure development under the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Speaking at a two-day...

As Tinubu Transforms Health Care Delivery System in the North in Two Years…
Salamatu Isa writes on the transformation of health care delivery system in the 19 Northern States since President Bola Tinubu assumed office over two years ago. In a modest Primary Health Centre tucked deep in Yobe State, Fatimah cradled her...

Breaking it Down with Barron: The New York City Mayoral Race, New York City Politics, and a Primer for an Independent Black Revolutionary Polity
Charles Barron dissects the NYC mayoral race, Mamdani’s struggles with Black voters, and why an independent Black radical politics is essential to confront a broken system. Two weeks ago I had the opportunity to chop it up with the venerable and...

Supply chain diversification lags despite Korea's critical mineral challenges
Published: 28 Jul. 2025, 18:08 Updated: 28 Jul. 2025, 19:05 The flag of China is placed next to the elements of Gallium and Germanium on a periodic table, in this picture taken on July 6, 2023. [REUTERS/YONHAP] While the United States, China and...

City dwellers set for inconvenience as major roads are set for closure on Sunday for CHAN
The much-anticipated Africa Nations Championship (CHAN) is set to kick off this Saturday, August 2nd, and while football enthusiasts are buzzing with excitement, city dwellers are urged to brace for significant traffic disruptions. With Kenya...

Ambassador of Italy to Mali at the International Diaspora Forum
The ambassador of Italy to Mali, Stefano A. Dejak, participated in the International Diaspora Forum in Bamako, taking part in a discussion with the Minister for Malians Abroad and African Integration, Mossa ag Attaher, the Minister of Foreign...

ECOWAS President Warns Africa Risks Collapse Without Governance Reform
By: Fatou Krubally The President of the ECOWAS Commission, Dr. Omar Alieu Touray, has warned that without genuine reforms to improve accountability, discipline, and results in public governance, Africa’s development potential will remain untapped....