THE Nigerian Computer Society (NCS) on Wednesday expressed concern at the replacement of Remita Payment Service Ltd. by the Federal Government. The NCS President, Dr Sirajo Aliyu, made the concern known during a news conference in Lagos. The News…
THE Federal High Court in Abuja has dismissed a suit filed to prevent the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Nyesom Wike, and the Abuja Environmental Protection Board (AEPB) from arresting and prosecuting commercial sex workers in Abuja. Justice James…
THE National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has launched a new app to identify fake drugs. The agency urged Nigerians to key into the fight against the circulation of counterfeit and fake medical products. The…
THE International Criminal Court (ICC) has taken custody of former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte following a warrant accusing him of crimes against humanity over his brutal anti-drugs campaign while in office. Duterte, 79, was arrested in Manila on Tuesday at…
MOSCOW has reportedly handed Washington a list of conditions for a potential agreement to end its ongoing conflict with Ukraine and recalibrate relations between the two global powers. The exact contents of the list remain undisclosed, and it remains uncertain…
INTRODUCTION Democracy, often touted as the best form of government, promises a system of governance in which power is vested in the people. It is heralded for its promotion of equality, freedom, and participation, where leaders are chosen through free…
A deadly hostage crisis aboard a passenger train in Pakistan’s Balochistan province ended in bloodshed as security forces launched an operation to rescue nearly 350 hostages. The attack, which was carried out by militants from the Baloch Liberation Army (BLA),…
GHANAIAN social innovator and policy advocate Bright Simons has been appointed to the newly formed Africa Expert Panel under South Africa’s 2025 G20 Presidency. His inclusion underscores Africa’s intent to amplify its voice on global economic challenges, particularly as the continent…
THE United Kingdom and Kenya have launched a joint initiative to strengthen Kenya’s business regulatory framework. A three-day workshop that began in Nairobi on Tuesday brings together key Kenyan officials and British regulatory experts to address challenges that businesses face when operating…
AS M23 rebels tighten their grip on eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Kinshasa is looking for new allies—and all eyes are now on Washington. President Félix Tshisekedi’s government appears to be courting the United States, with hints of a potential strategic minerals…
