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Beyond Conferences and Commitments: Decoding Africa’s Industrial Dilemma
In 2024, we witnessed African leaders jet-setting from one summit or conference to another, in some cases summoned by the host state, and...
IGP Kayode Egbetokun Names Publicly Funded Gym After Himself, Checks Bucket List
Inspector General of Police (IGP) Kayode Egbetokun has named a newly constructed gymnasium, funded with public resources, after himself. The facility, located within...
Tinubu Names 6 Public Institutions After Himself In Under 2 Years As President, What is Next?
Since assuming office in 2023, Nigeria’s 16th President, Bola Tinubu, has named six public institutions after himself. On May 29, 2025, Tinubu will...
I Remain Lagos Assembly Speaker, Due Process Not Followed – Obasa
Mudashiru Obasa, the impeached Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, has said he remains the rightful speaker, arguing that due process...
Mali Holds Diplomatic Meeting with EU, Discusses Mutual Partnerships
The Malian Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Abdoulaye Diop, met with João Cravinho, the newly appointed Special Representative of the European...
Several People Injured as US-Bound United Airlines Flight Makes Emergency Return to Lagos
A United Airlines flight, UA613, travelling from Lagos to Washington D.C. in the United States, made an emergency landing at Murtala Muhammed International...
ICYMI: Umahi Awards ₦252.89 Billion Abuja-Kaduna Road Contract to Firm with Inactive CAC Status
The Minister of Works, Dave Umahi, has denied claims that the Abuja-Kaduna road project, worth ₦252.89 billion, was awarded to Infoquest Nigeria Limited....
African Stars Tyla, Burna Boy, Tems, Others, Shine In 2025 iHeartRadio Music Award Nominations
Four Nigerian music heavyweights – Burna Boy, Tems, Davido, and Lojay have been nominated for the prestigious 2025 iHeartRadio Music Awards, highlighting their...
AES Announces Implementation of Regional Passport For Member States
The Confederation of Sahel States (AES) has announced the launch of its regional passport, a significant step towards enhancing the free movement of...
Kenya to Abolish Visa Requirement for All African Countries, Except Libya and Somalia
Kenya is set to abolish the Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) requirement for citizens of all African states except Somalia and Libya. The policy, which...
Thuso Mbedu, Amandla Stenberg, Damson Idris, Tosin Cole To Lead Tomi Adeyemi’s Children Of Blood And Bone Cast
Thuso Mbedu, Amandla Stenberg, Damson Idris, and Tosin Cole are set to lead the cast of the film adaptation of Tomi Adeyemi’s book...
AES To Establish Regional Investment Bank, Airline and Other Infrastructural Projects
The Confederation of Sahel States, AES hasannounced plans to establish a Regional Investment Bank. This decision was taken during a ministerial meeting of...