President Paul Kagame has warned against the dangers of genocide denial and historical distortion, stressing that the facts of the 1994 genocide against the Tutsi are well-documented and cannot be erased. He rejected claims that the genocide was spontaneous. Kagame said the facts of the genocide have been established by international courts and the extensive […]

The Ugandan government has announced visa waivers for visitors traveling to the country during the 2027 CAF Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). Uganda will co-host the tournament with Kenya and Tanzania between June 19-July 18, 2027. The announcement was made Tuesday by Dennis K. Mugimba, Uganda’s AFCON chairperson, during a press conference at the Uganda […]

China said on Wednesday it welcomed a ceasefire in the Middle East, underlining its role in encouraging a deal between the United States and Iran to pause hostilities for two weeks. Tehran has agreed to temporarily reopen the Strait of Hormuz, through which much of the world’s oil, gas and fertiliser passes, easing concerns for […]

Iran has confirmed a two-week ceasefire announced by U.S. President Donald Trump, the Tasnim news agency, which is close to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), reported early on Wednesday. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz would be possible for two weeks in coordination with Iran’s armed forces […]

Despite a record-breaking expansion of Nigeria’s local data infrastructure, the nation’s public and corporate sectors remain dangerously tethered to foreign cloud hubs, leaving $850 million (N1.18 trillion) in yearly spending at the mercy of the escalating Middle East crisis. Findings by The Guardian showed that as of April 2026, Nigeria boasts of 21 operational data […]

The Kogi State Police Command has arrested suspects in connection with the murder of a fresh graduate of Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University and recovered his stolen tricycle. The command’s spokesperson, ASP Saliu Oyiza Afusat, disclosed this in a statement issued in the early hours of Wednesday, noting that the arrest followed a “well-coordinated, intelligence-led operation.” […]

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has commenced export of its newly introduced crude grade, Cawthorne, to boost Nigeria’s crude oil production capacity and expand the country’s portfolio of globally competitive export streams. Meanwhile, West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude surged to $115.8 per barrel – its highest level since April 2008 – as President […]

Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with two Chinese companies to support the restart and expansion of Nigeria’s Warri and Port Harcourt refineries, the state oil firm said. The agreement was signed in Jiaxing City, China, with Sanjiang Chemical Company Limited and Xinganchen (Fuzhou) Industrial Park Operation […]

The National Data Repository has released updated statistics on Wednesday, revealing the current state of HIV detection, treatment, and viral suppression across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory. The data also provides insights into trends over the last decade and the demographics of newly identified cases. Lagos and Benue have surfaced as the […]

A Russian military plane crash in annexed Crimea has killed six crew and 23 passengers, Russian news agencies reported in the early hours of Wednesday, citing the Defense Ministry. The An-26 military transport plane was carrying out a scheduled flight over the Crimean Peninsula, the reports said. The military lost contact with the plane around […]

Chelsea made a Premier League record pre-tax loss of £262.4 million ($349.3 million) for the year ending June 30, 2025, the club said on Wednesday. The previous highest recorded pre-tax loss in the Premier League was the £197.5 million posted by Manchester City for the 2010/11 season. Chelsea posted a profit of £128.4m in the […]

A fresh arraignment of former Governor of Jigawa State, Alhaji Sule Lamido at the Federal High Court in Abuja in an alleged N1.3 billion corruption charges brought against him by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC has again been aborted. Lamido alongside his two sons, Aminu Lamido and Mustapha Lamido, who allegedly committed the […]