Year 2024

NiMet Predict 3-day Thunderstorms, Rain From Sunday

THE Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has predicted thundery and rainy weather conditions from Sunday to Tuesday across the country. NiMet`s weather outlook released on Saturday in Abuja forecast morning thunderstorms on Sunday over parts of Gombe, Bauchi, Borno, Adamawa, Jigawa,…

Niger Revokes Uranium Mine Permit From France’s Orano

NIGERIEN military authorities have revoked the operating permit for a major uranium mine operated by the French company Orano, the company announced, marking a significant escalation in tensions between Niger’s military junta and France, the country’s former colonial power. Key…

Malawi MP And Activist Arrested Over Plane Crash Posts

MALAWI police have arrested Member of Parliament Kamlepo Kalua and activist Bon Kalindo for their controversial social media posts regarding the June 10 plane crash that resulted in the death of Vice President Saulos Chilima and eight other officials. In a statement…

Three Ugandan MPs Charged With Corruption Offences

IN a significant move against corruption, three Ugandan legislators have been charged with diversion of public resources, according to a charge sheet obtained by Reuters on Saturday. This development marks a continued effort by President Yoweri Museveni’s government to tackle widespread graft…

Mo Ibrahim Report Urges Financial Reform For Africa’s Goals

THE Mo Ibrahim Foundation has released a groundbreaking report titled Financing Africa: Where is the Money?, offering an in-depth analysis of the financial landscape necessary for Africa to meet its development and climate objectives. The report underscores that while the necessary…

CAF Reschedules AFCON To December 2025

THE Confederation of African Football (CAF) announced on Friday that the next Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) finals have been postponed by six months. Originally set for mid-2025, the tournament in Morocco will now take place from December 21, 2025,…

Op-Ed: Prolific Leadership In The Digital Age

IN the swiftly changing digital era, governmental institutions must guide nations towards competitiveness and economic prosperity. Digital technologies have revolutionised commerce, communication, and governance, demanding a transformative shift in government operations. Central to this evolution is the cultivation of prolific…