Month November 2024

FAAN Announces Temporary Power Shutdown At Lagos Airport

THE Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has announced a temporary shutdown of power supply to the International Terminal 2 of the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos. The shutdown, scheduled for Saturday between 1:00 a.m. and 4:30 a.m., is part…

Oshiomhole 3.0: So Far, So Bad, By Chris Ojeikere

It’s been five days and five appointments by the Extension government of Mr Monday Okpebholo; leaving on its trail hordes of complaints from members of his Party, the APC. The PDP and the general public can only look on with…

Op-Ed: AI And Journalism: Allies, Not Adversaries

IN an age defined by digital transformation, journalism stands at a crossroads. Artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping industries worldwide, and journalism is no exception. While AI’s potential to revolutionise newsrooms is clear, its rise has sparked debates over whether technology…

Uganda Police Rescue Egyptian Diplomat From Kidnappers

UGANDA’S police have successfully rescued an Egyptian diplomat, Muhammad Ali Abdul Amidu, who was kidnapped near Kampala last week. The rescue operation was conducted with assistance from the Ugandan military. The abductors, who had demanded a ransom of $40,000, threatened…

Mozambique’s Political Unrest Fuels Debt Crisis Fears

MOZAMBIQUE’S economy is under mounting pressure as political unrest and fiscal mismanagement exacerbate the country’s debt crisis. Deadly protests following contested elections have added to existing challenges, with escalating violence, delayed natural gas projects, and spiralling debt threatening economic stability. S&P Global…

Fake X Accounts Disrupt Ghana’s Election Campaign

AS Ghana approaches its crucial presidential election on December 7, a significant social media manipulation effort has come to light. Research by NewsGuard, a website that provides tools to evaluate the accuracy and trustworthiness of news sources, has uncovered a network…