A PROMINENT figure in Malawi’s opposition, Patricia Kaliati, has been charged with conspiring to assassinate President Lazarus Chakwera. Kaliati, who serves as the Secretary-General of the UTM party, was taken into custody last week under accusations of ‘conspiring with others…
THE US State Department’s recent announcement threatening visa bans for any individuals who interfere in Ghana’s upcoming presidential and parliamentary elections on December 7 brings both symbolic and practical implications. While the move aims to deter election meddling, its effectiveness depends on several…
THE Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, Mrs Esther Didi Walson Jack will formally declare open a three day Master Class for senior government officials on 4th November, 2024. The program which will hold at the Nigerian…
THE establishment of The Progressive Institute (TPI) by the All Progressives Congress (APC) marks a significant milestone in Nigeria’s democratic journey. There is no doubt this institute has the potential to transform the country’s political landscape by bridging the…
FIFTY years after the iconic ‘Rumble in the Jungle’ captivated the world, Kinshasa is preparing to celebrate Muhammad Ali’s historic victory over then-undefeated champion George Foreman. Organised by the Democratic Republic of Congo’s presidency in partnership with the US Embassy,…
The United States has announced a new visa restriction policy targeting individuals who undermine Ghana’s democratic process, just ahead of the nation’s December 7, 2024, presidential and parliamentary elections. This latest move by the US Department of State underscores America’s…
VISA has announced a substantial £1bn investment aimed at accelerating digital transformation and financial inclusion across Africa. With 250 million Africans anticipated to join the consumer class by 2030, representing a potential £3 trillion consumer spending boom, Visa is positioning…
GHANA has said it plans to buy petroleum products from Nigeria’s Dangote Refinery to cut down on import expenditure. Reuters reports that Chairman of the National Petroleum Authority, Ghana, Mustapha Abdul-Hamid, disclosed this on Monday at the OTL Africa Downstream…
THE Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has warned Nigerian banks against incessant online service disruption. Tunji Bello, the Executive Vice Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of the Commission, issued the warning in a statement on Tuesday. The warning comes…
PRESIDENT Bola Tinubu has launched the 2025 Armed Forces Remembrance Day Emblem and Appeal Fund. He performed the brief ceremony at the Council Chambers of the State House on Tuesday, where he seized the opportunity to commend the Armed Forces…
