Month June 2024

Three Ugandan MPs Charged With Corruption Offences

IN a significant move against corruption, three Ugandan legislators have been charged with diversion of public resources, according to a charge sheet obtained by Reuters on Saturday. This development marks a continued effort by President Yoweri Museveni’s government to tackle widespread graft…

Mo Ibrahim Report Urges Financial Reform For Africa’s Goals

THE Mo Ibrahim Foundation has released a groundbreaking report titled Financing Africa: Where is the Money?, offering an in-depth analysis of the financial landscape necessary for Africa to meet its development and climate objectives. The report underscores that while the necessary…

CAF Reschedules AFCON To December 2025

THE Confederation of African Football (CAF) announced on Friday that the next Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) finals have been postponed by six months. Originally set for mid-2025, the tournament in Morocco will now take place from December 21, 2025,…

Op-Ed: Prolific Leadership In The Digital Age

IN the swiftly changing digital era, governmental institutions must guide nations towards competitiveness and economic prosperity. Digital technologies have revolutionised commerce, communication, and governance, demanding a transformative shift in government operations. Central to this evolution is the cultivation of prolific…

Nigerians To Commence Using Three-In-One ID Card

THE National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) has confirmed that Nigerians will begin utilising the proposed three-in-one identity card services in August this year. Trojan News recalls that on Friday, April 5, 2024, the NIMC announced that it had launched a new card…