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…
IN a significant move for Guinea’s political and military landscape, junta leader Mamadi Doumbouya has promoted himself to the rank of army general. This comes as the West African country marks its national Armed Forces Day, celebrating the power of…
ON the English Premier League side, Chelsea is reportedly considering a transfer for Real Madrid’s Brazilian winger, Vinicius Junior, to make him the centrepiece of their offensive strategy. Reports revealed that the 24-year-old forward has garnered significant interest from…
PRESIDENT Bola Tinubu has reaffirmed his administration’s resolve to eradicate banditry, kidnapping, and other criminal activities across Nigeria. Speaking at the 9th Convocation of the Federal University, Dutsin-Ma, in Katsina State on Saturday, Tinubu emphasized that the government alone cannot overcome…
THE savage stench of Nigeria’s judiciary and President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration levitated through the Federal High Court roof yesterday as the traumatized 67 underage minors had four of their fellow inmates fainting out of hunger in the courtroom.…
THE Director General of the National Youth Service Corps, Brigadier General Yushau Dogara Ahmed has called for stronger collaboration between the Scheme and the Department of State Services (DSS). Ahmed made the call when he paid a congratulatory visit to…
THE Country President of United Nations Positive Livelihood Award Centre (UN-POLAC) Amb Prof Funmilayo Adesanya-Davies has commended President Bola Tinubu for his quick intervention as regards the case of minor protesters charged for treason and arrayed before Justice Obiora…
