Obasanjo Floats Think Tank For Africa’s Leadership Reform
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo on Tuesday unveiled the Olusegun Obasanjo Leadership Institute, a new initiative aimed at reshaping Africa’s leadership landscape by nurturing a generation of visionary, principled, and people-centered leaders. In a statement issued by his Special Assistant on Media, Kehinde Akinyemi, Obasanjo described the institute as more than just a training facility—it is […]
Defence Chief Blames Sahel Crisis For Boko Haram Resurgence
Defence Minister Mohammed Badaru Abubakar has linked the recent surge in Boko Haram attacks in Borno State to the group’s expansive agenda to destabilize the entire Sahel region. This campaign threatens not only Nigeria but also neighboring countries like Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger, underscoring a growing security challenge across multiple borders. Speaking to journalists […]
Tanzania Under Scrutiny Over Activists’ Torture Allegations
A Kenyan human rights coalition has called on the global community to exert pressure on Tanzania to launch a thorough investigation into allegations that police officers subjected Kenyan and Ugandan activists to sexual torture last month. Boniface Mwangi and Agather Atuhaire were held in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania’s commercial hub, from May 19 to 23 […]
Bill Gates Pledges Most Of $200bn Fortune To Africa
Bill Gates, the Microsoft co-founder, has committed to directing the bulk of his vast wealth over the coming 20 years toward transforming healthcare and education systems throughout Africa. At 69 years old, Gates highlighted that empowering people by enhancing these fundamental areas is essential for every African nation to unlock lasting economic growth and social […]
Etna Spews Lava, Thick Plumes Blanket Sicilian Skies
On Monday morning, Mount Etna in Italy once again showed signs of its fiery temperament, ejecting thick clouds of ash high into the Sicilian sky. Observers on the island captured striking footage of glowing lava and volcanic debris bursting forth from the crater. The National Institute of Geophysics and Volcanology’s Etna Observatory (INGV) documented a […]
Ceasefire Talks: Trump Willing To Meet Putin, Zelenskyy
The White House revealed that President Donald Trump is receptive to meeting with his Russian and Ukrainian counterparts in Turkey, following stalled ceasefire talks earlier this week. Although the recent Istanbul meeting—marking the first face-to-face discussions since mid-May—yielded little progress toward peace, both sides agreed to conduct another major prisoner exchange. Turkish President Recep Tayyip […]
If Nigeria Stops Borrowing, Economy May Collapse – Kalu
Senator Orji Uzor Kalu emphasized that every bill passed by the National Assembly followed the established legislative process, asserting that a law holds legitimacy only after going through the proper procedural stages. In his view, this adherence to process is the core of true legislative responsibility. Addressing critiques that lawmakers were falling short in their […]
Ex-Gov Kalu Says Politics Brought Him No Personal Gain
Although he has occupied prominent roles in public office, Senator Orji Uzor Kalu insists he does not see himself as a career politician. He maintains that his political journey has never served as a means of personal enrichment. Speaking as the representative of Abia North in the National Assembly, Kalu described himself primarily as a […]
S. Korea Elects New President After Martial Law Unrest
South Koreans headed to the polls on Tuesday to elect a new president, marking the culmination of six turbulent months of political unrest triggered by former leader Yoon Suk Yeol’s controversial imposition of martial law. A handful of elderly voters lined up at a polling station in Seoul’s Munrae-dong area at 6:00 am (2100 GMT) […]
Rural Road Upgrade In FCT To Tackle Food Gaps – Wike
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mr. Nyesom Wike, has highlighted that the ongoing road construction projects in the rural communities of the nation’s capital will play a crucial role in enhancing food security. Speaking in Abuja on Saturday during an inspection of various infrastructure developments ahead of the planned inauguration marking President […]
Military Enforces Stricter Checks Post-Abuja Bombing
Normalcy has returned to Mogadishu Barracks along the Nyanya-Mararaba expressway in Nigeria’s Federal Capital Territory, days after a reported failed suicide bombing attempt disrupted activity in the area. By Friday, the once-tense atmosphere had eased significantly. Traders of all kinds — from roasted groundnut hawkers and POS operators to ice cream vendors — were back […]
Akpabio To Govs: Stop Rewarding Flattery With Power
Senate President Godswill Akpabio has urged second-term governors to exercise discernment in choosing their successors, cautioning against decisions driven by blind loyalty or superficial displays of allegiance. Speaking on Saturday during the commissioning of the first 30-kilometre stretch of the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway in Lekki, Lagos, Akpabio warned that selecting a successor solely based on […]