PRESIDENT Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of Dr. Afis Agboola to return as the Provost and Medical Director of the Federal Neuro-Psychiatric Hospital in Aro, Abeokuta, for an additional four-year term. The Minister of State for Health and Social…
WAS it right to try minors for waving the national flags of other countries? Was this an act that constitutes a criminal offence? Was there mens rea (intention) and actus reus (physical consummation of the intention)? These are some of…
DEFINING VALUE-BASED LEADERSHIP Leadership is often viewed as the compass that guides a nation or organization towards its ultimate destination. However, the quality of leadership matters. Value-based leadership is a model rooted in the ethical foundation of a leader, where…
PRESIDENT Michael Higgins of Ireland, says Africa is likely to pay 163 billion dollars in 2024 in debt service, up from 61 billion dollars recorded in 2010. A statement by the African Development Bank (AfDB) quoted Higgins as saying this…
REAL Madrid forward Vinicius Jr scored a hat-trick to help the LaLiga champions snap a two-game winless run in all competitions with a commanding 4-0 victory over Osasuna on Saturday. This follows shock defeats by Barcelona and AC Milan, their…
U.S. President Joe Biden is set to meet his Republican predecessor – and successor – Donald Trump at the White House on Wednesday, according to spokeswoman Karine Jean-Pierre. The meeting is scheduled for 11 a.m (1600 GMT) on Wednesday…
IN many cultures worldwide, sharing a meal from a communal dish is much more than just a culinary tradition. It’s an integral part of social life that fosters unity, connection, and community spirit. The dish in question—a generous serving of…
SOUTH Africa recorded its first notable November snowfall in 85 years, surprising residents in the Eastern Cape as the country transitions into its summer season. This unusual weather event comes on the heels of severe September snowfalls in neighbouring KwaZulu-Natal,…
A GROUNDBREAKING initiative to fund Africa’s oil and gas sector, the African Energy Bank (AEB), is set to launch on January 28, 2025. Spearheaded by the African Petroleum Producers OrganiSation (APPO) and Afreximbank, this pan-African financial institution aims to address funding…
THE aftermath of Donald Trump’s recent election victory sent shockwaves across the global financial markets, including for African billionaires. While the US stock market soared and tech moguls saw massive gains, the fortunes of some of Africa’s wealthiest individuals took…
