NIGERIAN Senator from Anambra South, and an All Progressives Congress (APC) stalwart, Senator Ifeanyi Ubah, is dead. It was gathered that Ubah died in a hotel in London, the United Kingdom. He had left for London two days ago. His…
A huge, fast-moving and rapidly growing wildfire in northern California has forced more than 4,000 people to evacuate as firefighters battle gusty winds and perilously dry conditions, authorities said Friday. Fueled by a crushing heatwave, the so-called Park Fire —…
STANDARD Chartered Bank has expressed interest in financing Uganda’s planned Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) project, following unsuccessful attempts to secure credit from China. This development was confirmed in a statement from President Yoweri Museveni’s office on Thursday. During a meeting…
THE transition period in Guinea, which began after the military seized power on September 5, 2021, will not conclude on December 31, 2024, according to Amara Camara, secretary general of the Guinean presidency. Speaking at a press conference, Camara explained…
NIGER’S ousted President Mohamed Bazoum may face the death penalty, according to his lawyer, as the country marks a year since the coup that removed him from power, according to a BBC report. Last month, Niger’s top court stripped Bazoum of his…
Mrs. Agnes Ifada Okokhere”s life is a testament to the power of determination and hard work. Despite the early loss of her dearly beloved husband, mother and one of her children all within the same month, she single-highhandedly raised eight…
AHEAD of the nationwide protest scheduled to commence on August 1, 2024, a former governor of Kano State, Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, has admonished the organizers to shelve the plan. Kwankwaso, who is the national leader of the New Nigeria…
In our journey towards success and fulfillment, setting goals is often touted as the first step. Goals give us direction, purpose, and motivation. They serve as the guiding star that illuminates our path and beckons us towards our desired destination.…
IN a democracy, the right to protest and engage with government officials is a fundamental aspect of civic participation. However, such engagements must be peaceful, objective, and constructive to foster positive change and progress. In Nigeria, where protests have sometimes…
GHANA’S central bank has decided to keep its main interest rate steady at 29 percent for the third consecutive meeting, citing the need for a strong monetary stance due to ongoing uncertainty about inflation. This decision was announced on Friday,…
