PRESIDENT Bola Tinubu says he declared a state of emergency in Rivers because of the lingering political crisis in the state and attendant effects on democracy, security and well being of the citizens. The President, who stated this in…
THE Oba of Benin, Oba Ewuare II, has summoned Edionwere (village heads) and elders of villages across various domains in the Benin Kingdom. These domains have had their Enigie (heads) suspended indefinitely. This is contained in a statement signed by…
NIGER’S military-led government has formally announced its withdrawal from the Organisation Internationale de la Francophonie (OIF), deepening its rift with former colonial power France. The move, reported by AFP, follows a series of political realignments since the military coup in July 2023. In…
GHANA’S President John Dramani Mahama’s official X (formerly Twitter) account has been fully restored after it was compromised by hackers, according to the state-owned Ghana Broadcasting Corporation (GBC). The breach was first confirmed by the Minister of State for Government Communications, Felix Kwakye…
THE Trump administration is considering sweeping travel restrictions that could impact citizens from 43 countries, with 22 African nations reportedly on the list. The proposal follows an executive order signed by President Donald Trump on January 20, mandating stricter security vetting for…
AT the midpoint of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s first term, Nigeria stands at a critical crossroads. It is a moment of reflection and renewal, where the nation’s progress meets its vast potential. As citizens and stakeholders in Nigeria’s future, we…
AFRICA’S  growing population, abundant resources, and advancing technologies could be the keys to unlocking sustainable economic growth, according to the Economic Commission for Africa (ECA). The call came during the opening session of the Expert Segment at the 2025 Conference…
KENYA’S President William Samoei Ruto has awarded Dr Akinwumi Adesina, President of the African Development Bank (AfDB), the country’s highest national honour, the Chief of the Order of the Golden Heart (CGH). This accolade recognises his outstanding contribution to Africa’s economic development and…
UGANDA’S parliament has officially approved a landmark, a move designed to simplify mobile communication and lower connectivity costs for millions of citizens. The decision was reached during a plenary session chaired by Deputy Speaker Thomas Tayebwa and marks a significant…
(Published in the Nigerian Tribune on Tuesday, March 18, 2025) A journey through Ogoni, the Titusville of Nigeria “I am happy the mangroves are coming back. I feel happy because for a longtime now, we haven’t had fish, no…
