Colonel Michael Randrianirina is set to be sworn in as Madagascar’s transitional president, following a military coup that ousted President Andry Rajoelina. The new leadership announced that Randrianirina would assume office during a formal hearing of the High Constitutional Court on October 17. Rajoelina, who fled abroad after being impeached by lawmakers, condemned the takeover […]
The newly appointed Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, Prof. Joash Amupitan, is currently appearing before the Senate for his screening and confirmation. Amupitan, who arrived at the National Assembly complex earlier and exchanged pleasantries with Senators, was accompanied to the chamber by the Governor of Kogi State, Ahmed Ododo, and other dignitaries. At […]
Niger State Police Command has disclosed that on October 9, 2025, at about 4.50 pm, the police patrol team attached to New-Bussa Division, in Borgu Local Government, with vigilante members, while on routine patrol along Luma-Wawa road, intercepted and arrested one Yahaya Dashu, 40 years of Daba area, New-Bussa, with a locally made pistol and […]
There has been pushback against the U.S. government’s decision to incinerate 500 tons of high-energy, nutrient-dense biscuits designed for rapid nutrition delivery in emergencies. When the information became public earlier this year, the State Department said the biscuits expired, and it was “a matter of whether or not it’s safe to distribute”. The food was […]
Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has announced the reintroduction of Edo languages into the school curriculum across the state. In a statement on Thursday by the governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Fred Itua, Okpebholo reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to preserving the state’s rich cultural heritage and promoting indigenous knowledge. The governor made the disclosure during […]
The Nigerian Medical Association on Thursday informed the Federal High Court in Abuja that the illness of the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, Nnamdi Kanu, is not life-threatening. The medical panel set up by the NMA President said it had concluded the health assessment ordered by the court on the IPOB leader and […]
President Emmerson Mnangagwa has accused his deputy, Constantino Chiwenga, of incitement and treason in response to a corruption dossier Chiwenga reportedly presented to the Zanu PF politburo, escalating the party’s internal power struggle. Through newly appointed Legal Affairs Secretary Ziyambi Ziyambi, Mnangagwa dismissed the dossier, which alleged party capture and corruption, as “fundamentally flawed” and […]
President Bola Tinubu has extended his condolences to the government and people of Kenya over the passing of the country’s former Prime Minister, Raila Odinga. Tinubu described Odinga as a towering figure in African politics and a champion of democracy and justice. In a statement signed by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo […]
The United States Department of State has revoked the visas of at least six foreign nationals over social media posts that appeared to celebrate or justify the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk. In a sharply worded statement posted on X Tuesday evening, the Department declared, “The United States has no obligation to host foreigners […]
Africa is set for record representation at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with nine countries already qualified and one more still in contention through the intercontinental playoff. The confirmed teams are South Africa, Egypt, Ghana, Algeria, Senegal, Morocco, Tunisia, Cape Verde, and the Ivory Coast. The expanded 48-team format has given Africa nine direct slots […]
Against the backdrop of global uncertainty, the International Monetary Fund (IMF), yesterday, marked up Nigeria’s economy, raising its growth prospect for this year by as much as 0.5 per cent and next year by one per cent. In its October World Economic Outlook (WEO) released yesterday at the ongoing World Bank/IMF Annual Meetings being held […]
The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr. Wale Edun, has travelled to the United Kingdom to seek medical attention, multiple sources close to the development confirmed on Tuesday morning. The report, first published by Western Post, was confirmed by a source who had earlier reported that the minister might seek medical attention […]