(Published in THE NATION on Saturday, October 19, 2024). I fondly recall my time at Ijebu-Jesa Grammar School in Osun State, specifically from 1979/80 to 1982 This period stands out due to the Unity Party of Nigeria’s (UPN) Free Education…
THE Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has responded to inquiries regarding Visa-On-Arrival (VOA) applications, which have arisen due to recent enhancements in payment systems by Nigerian financial institutions. In a statement issued on Saturday in Abuja, NIS Comptroller General Kemi Nandap,…
THE Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, Sen. Abubakar Bagudu, on Friday said that the ongoing reforms by the Federal Government would improve the country’s economy. The minister gave the assurance when he received a delegation from the Chambers of…
THE Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Taoreed Abiodun Lagbaja, allegedly grapples with an undisclosed health issue, and top military officers are reportedly vying for his position. Sources informed SaharaReporters that the situation has escalated as Lagbaja’s health concerns have…
REAL Madrid are reportedly “regretting” their decision to sign Kylian Mbappe last summer and are “gutted” at his performance levels since arriving at the club. Mbappe signed for the LaLiga giants as a free agent after leaving Paris Saint-Germain. Since…
IN the rapidly evolving digital world, effectively managing time has become increasingly essential, particularly for individuals in Global South nations facing unique challenges. As technology reshapes the future of work and daily life, distractions and challenges continue to grow. To…
JOURNALISTS in Cameroon are grappling with a new government directive that prohibits public discourse or media coverage of President Paul Biya’s health. The ban, issued on October 9 by Minister of Territorial Administration Paul Atanga Nji, follows growing speculation surrounding the 91-year-old…
THE Ghanaian government has announced plans to repeal its contentious pro-mining legislation, Legislative Instrument (LI) 2462, following a series of nationwide protests and the looming threat of a labour strike. The law, introduced in November 2022, permitted mining activities…
A NEW report from Greenpeace Africa and Greenpeace Germany has laid bare the environmental and public health damage caused by the massive influx of second-hand clothing to Ghana, primarily originating from the Global North. The report, titled Fast Fashion, Slow Poison:…
SENEGAL reached a significant medical milestone on Thursday, successfully performing its first-ever eye transplant. This landmark surgery is seen as a major breakthrough for the country’s healthcare sector, with hopes it will pave the way for improved eye health services…
