The government of the Democratic Republic of Congo and the M23 rebel movement have reported progress on a protocol for establishing humanitarian access during the latest round of peace talks in Switzerland. In a joint statement, both parties committed to refraining from attacks on civilian populations and essential infrastructure. Despite progress on the diplomatic front, […]
Cynthia Shange, regarded as the first Black woman to represent South Africa at the Miss World during apartheid, has died at the age of 76. Her daughter, Nonhle Thema, confirmed her passing. She paid tribute to her mother’s compassion and legacy. Shange rose to prominence in the 1970s when she represented South Africa at the […]
The ZANU PF Youth League has called on Parliament to reject a reported US$3.6 million donation from businessman Wicknell Chivayo. It warned that it could create perceptions of undue influence over state institutions. The youth league said it had noted social media reports that Chivayo intended to donate US$3.6 million to Parliament but insisted such […]
Russian strikes across Ukraine wounded more than a dozen people in at least four regions, at a time when US-led peace talks to end the war have ground to a halt, officials said Tuesday. In the northeastern city of Sumy, Russian drones wounded 15 people and damaged apartment buildings and a medical facility, the head […]
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has dismissed a widely circulated video alleging a ₦50 billion bribery scandal, describing it as false, misleading, and partly generated using artificial intelligence. In a statement released on Monday, the commission said the viral content has no connection to any of its operations or investigations, […]
The Federal Government has filed a 13-count charge before the Federal High Court in Abuja against six individuals accused of plotting to overthrow President Bola Tinubu. The defendants include a retired major general, a retired naval captain, a serving police inspector, and three other civilians. According to court filings, they are accused of waging war […]
Frank Lampard has been named the English Football League (EFL), Championship Manager of the Season after guiding Coventry City to promotion. Coventry, the dominant force in the second-tier this season, have not dropped out of the Championship top two since September and are a win away from going up to the Premier League as champions, […]
The Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) has expanded its trading window to seven hours (9:00am to 4:00pm) WAT, effective from Monday, 27 April 2026, in a move designed to deepen market liquidity, enhance price discovery, and broaden investor access. Previously, the market opens for four hours and thirty minutes, opening by 9:30am and closing 2:00pm. Approved […]
Isaac Odugbesan, popularly known as Obafemi, announced himself on the biggest stage of them all with a stunning victory over Brock Lesnar at WrestleMania 42. The two-night spectacle held at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas on April 18 and 19, 2026, saw the Nigerian star headline night two in a blockbuster clash against “The Beast.” […]
Princess Kasune Zulu, a former child bride and HIV activist who publicly disclosed her status in the late 1990s, is now at the centre of a major legal reform in Zambia after her ministry introduced a law making sexual offences non-bailable. The ministry has now rendered all sexual offences non-bailable. The enactment of the Criminal […]
Russia is not participating in the US-Iran negotiations but is ready to assist in achieving a peaceful solution, Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said, APA’s Moscow bureau reports. He noted that Moscow hopes the negotiations will continue and that there will be no return to a violent scenario in the conflict. According to the Kremlin spokesperson, […]
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has released new baseline standards for automated anti money laundering solutions giving banks 18 months to fully comply and other financial institutions two years while they both have three months to submit their implementation roadmaps. In a circular released by the apex bank dated March 10, 2026 and jointly […]