Japan recently had to calm a wave of rumours flying around that it was “giving away” one of its cities to Tanzania. The gist started after the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) launched a cultural exchange programme, naming four Japanese…
Conoil’s Niger Delta Oil Blocks Rot Away as Billion-Dollar Losses Pile Up Nigerian billionaire Mike Adenuga, Africa’s fifth-richest man, is under intense public scrutiny following fresh revelations that his oil company, Conoil, has allegedly failed to deliver billions of dollars…
The African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights (ACHPR) has strongly criticized recent deportation agreements between the US and several African nations, warning that these deals could turn the continent into a “dumping ground” for rejected migrants. The commission expressed…
Burkina Faso’s transitional parliament has unanimously passed a law criminalizing LGBTQ practices, imposing prison terms, fines, and deportation for foreigners convicted under the law. The legislation, awaiting junta leader Captain Ibrahim Traoré’s signature, has sparked concerns among human rights advocates.…
After 128 years, Madagascar has welcomed back the skulls of King Toera and two Sakalava figures, taken by French colonial forces. A national ceremony honored the remains, marking a significant moment of restitution and healing. The return of these sacred…
In a recent statement, Musa Ilyasu Kwankwoso, a prominent figure in the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kano State, fired a warning shot at former Kaduna State Governor, Nasiru El-Rufai. According to Kwankwoso, El-Rufai’s tactics won’t work against President Bola…
Malawians are heading into the September 16 general election under a cloud of hardship, as crippling fuel shortages continue to bite deep into daily life and raise fears about the very credibility of the vote. In towns like Dedza, drivers…
Barely a day after six people lost their lives in the Ibeju-Lekki auto crash, Lagos was again thrown into mourning on Monday as tragedy struck along Ikorodu Road. One passenger was confirmed dead while several others were injured in a…
The Obidient Movement has once again come to the defence of its principal, Peter Obi, stressing that the 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate is not one to engage in personal attacks or encourage such behaviour. National Coordinator of the Movement,…
The House of Representatives has shut down rumours of any move to impeach Speaker Tajudeen Abbas, stressing that members remain solidly behind his leadership. In a statement issued in Abuja on Tuesday, the Deputy Spokesperson of the House, Rep. Philip…
