Macron Concludes State Visit With UK-France Migrant Agreement
In a move to curb illegal migration across the Channel, Britain and France have unveiled a new pilot arrangement that will see some migrants arriving on UK shores swiftly returned to France. The initiative, announced at the close of President Emmanuel Macron’s state visit, is aimed at dismantling the thriving smuggling networks facilitating perilous small […]
NNPC Refineries Could Remain Idle Forever – Dangote
Aliko Dangote has cast serious doubt on the future of Nigeria’s state-owned refineries in Port Harcourt, Warri, and Kaduna, suggesting they may never become operational again despite the enormous investments sunk into them. Speaking in Lagos on Thursday while hosting members of the Global CEO Africa from the Lagos Business School, the billionaire industrialist revealed […]
Dancing While Nigeria Drowns: Satirical Dispatches—Intro
By Prof. MarkAnthony Nze Satirical Dispatches from the Yacht Class There are countries that stumble. And then, there is Nigeria, where we stumble, sing, and livestream it for applause. A place where every national tragedy is followed not by reform, but by ribbon-cutting. Where the poor are fed slogans, the rich toast their failures in […]
Kenyan Officer Charged With Murder Over Protester’s Death
Kenyan prosecutors announced on Thursday that a police officer will face murder charges for fatally shooting an unarmed bystander during recent protests against police violence. The country has been gripped by waves of demonstrations targeting President William Ruto’s administration, with tensions escalating as security forces respond with force. Rights groups report that at least 50 […]
Mali Leader Enacts Law Extending His Mandate Indefinitely
Mali’s military ruler, General Assimi Goita, has formalised his grip on power by approving a new law that grants him an open-ended presidential mandate without requiring an election. The legislation, which surfaced publicly on Thursday after being signed earlier in the week, permits Goita to extend his rule for five years – with no limit […]
EU Chief Von Der Leyen Triumphs In Crucial Confidence Ballot
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen survived a no-confidence motion on Thursday, as members of the European Parliament voted decisively to keep her in office despite mounting criticism of her leadership approach. The censure bid, spearheaded by far-right parties, targeted her role in negotiating Covid-19 vaccine contracts. However, the motion failed to gain traction, […]
EU Launches Fresh Investigation Into TikTok’s Data Transfers
European data privacy authorities have opened a fresh investigation into TikTok following revelations that the platform stored some users’ data on servers in China, despite earlier assurances to the contrary. Ireland’s Data Protection Commission (DPC), which oversees EU data privacy compliance for TikTok’s European operations, said Thursday that the company had disclosed in April that […]
Soludo Wrong To Link Igbo Youths With Kidnapping – IPOB
Governor Charles Soludo of Anambra State has come under fire from the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) following his recent comments suggesting that Igbo youths are predominantly behind the surge in kidnappings across the South-East. Speaking at an event with Anambra indigenes in Maryland, USA, Soludo reportedly stated that almost all kidnapping suspects arrested in […]
Natasha Removed, Senate Appoints New Committee Chairman
Senator Aniekan Bassey has been appointed as the new head of the Senate Committee on Diaspora and Non-Governmental Organisations. The announcement was made by Senate President Godswill Akpabio during Thursday’s plenary session. Bassey, who represents Akwa Ibom North-East Senatorial District, takes over from Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, whose position has been affected by her ongoing suspension […]
Akume Rules Out Bid For APC National Chairmanship
Senator George Akume, the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), has refuted recent media reports suggesting he is among those eyeing the chairmanship of the All Progressives Congress (APC). Akume firmly stated that he has no interest in the role and is not in contention for the party’s top leadership position. “To the […]
Napoli Snubs Galatasaray’s Third €75m Bid For Osimhen
Amid rising tensions over his future, Victor Osimhen’s potential transfer has hit a new snag. Napoli are reportedly digging in their heels against Turkish giants Galatasaray, who remain determined to lure the Super Eagles striker to Istanbul. Multiple reports indicate that Napoli have now turned down a third approach from Galatasaray. While the Turkish club […]
Iran Alleges 12 Journalists Killed By Israel During Conflict
Iran has reported that at least 12 journalists and media professionals lost their lives in Israeli airstrikes during the recent conflict between the two countries. According to state media on Thursday, the media division of the Basij paramilitary forces – a unit under the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps – confirmed the updated toll after identifying […]