THERE are strong indications that the Federal Government may withdraw the treason charges filed by the police against over 100 #EndBadGovernance protesters. The Attorney General of the Federation (AGF) and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi (SAN), has reportedly received the case files…
THE Confederation of African Football (CAF) has ruled in favour of Nigeria’s Super Eagles after they were held for over 20 hours at Al-Abraq Airport in eastern Libya, forcing them to miss a 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying match…
THE Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), in a letter dated October 28, 2024, invited four officials from the Edo State Treasury Office, including the Accountant General, Julius Anelu, to its Benin Office. The letter of invitation, addressed to…
GHANA officially launched its first 5G network on Friday, marking a significant step toward digital transformation and economic growth. The new network was developed by Next-Gen InfraCo, a consortium of telecommunication companies that secured exclusive rights for 10 years to…
THE Nigerien government has signed an agreement with Russian space agency subsidiary Glavkosmos to acquire three satellites aimed at enhancing the nation’s security and defence capabilities. The agreement, signed in Niamey on Friday by Niger’s Minister of Communication, Sidi Mohamed…
NIGER’S military junta is contesting a decision by French nuclear fuel company Orano to halt uranium production in the country, as revealed in a document obtained by Agence France-Presse (AFP). The dispute stems from Orano’s announcement last month that it would cease…
IN the last 15 years, increasing trade between China and Africa has sparked significant job creation and improved living standards across the continent, according to Professor XN Iraki, an economist from the University of Nairobi. Speaking to Chinese news agency Xinhua,…
FOR the first time in Botswana’s 58-year history, power has transitioned from the long-reigning Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) to the opposition, with Duma Boko, a seasoned human rights lawyer, emerging as the nation’s new leader. The historic victory marks a significant political…
KEMI Badenoch, a Nigerian-born politician with a libertarian vision, has made history as the first Black leader of the UK’s Conservative Party. Known for her outspoken views on government reform, Badenoch plans to ‘rewire, reboot and reprogramme’ the British state,…
TWENTY-NINE minors in Nigeria are at risk of facing the death penalty after being arraigned on Friday for their involvement in protests against the country’s escalating cost-of-living crisis. The group, aged between 14 and 17, appeared in court among 76…
