African autocrats have new allies: Street goons | Human Rights
Autocratic regimes in Africa don’t change their stripes. They do, however, try and disguise them. For many years African dictators…
Nigeria’s public debt rises 2.98% to N42trn
The Debt Management Office (DMO) said Nigeria’s total public debt stock, which was N41.60 trillion ($100.07 billion) in March, rose…
At UN General Assembly, leaders condemn Russia’s war in Ukraine | Russia-Ukraine war News
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has taken centre stage at the United Nations General Assembly, with Germany and France condemning Russian…
Lady abandons month-old baby to co-passenger in Anambra
Unidentified lady in Anambra State has reportedly abandoned her one month old baby boy to a co-traveller in a commercial…
Tigrayan forces accuse Eritrea of launching offensive | Conflict News
US special envoy for the Horn of Africa condemns the crossing of Eritrean troops into Ethiopia’s Tigray region amid renewed…
Obaseki’s men missing in INEC’s candidates’ list
There was disquiet in the Edo State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP)’s camp loyal to Governor Godwin Obaseki…
Hunger now killing one person every four seconds, NGOs say | Russia-Ukraine war News
In an open letter addressing world leaders, more than 200 NGOs urge decisive international action to ‘end the spiralling global…
Igbos ‘ll be the biggest beneficiaries of Tinubu’s presidency – Kalu
Senate Chief Whip Orji Uzor Kalu has assured Igbos will be the biggest beneficiaries of the presidency of Asiwaju Bola…
World powers are paralysing the UN and pulverising the planet | United Nations
The United Nations General Assembly has opened its 77th session amid urgent global challenges, including environmental disasters, economic instability, basic…
Photos: Byzantine mosaics discovered under Gaza farm | Gaza News
Byzantine mosaics dating from the 5th to the 7th century have been unveiled in the central Gaza Strip on Friday.…
Students to know fate as ASUU set to meet
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), Nasarawa state university chapter may suspend seve-month strike as it’s Chairman, Dr Sam…
Uganda confirms Ebola outbreak after patient dies | Ebola News
A 24-year-old man in Uganda’s central Mubende district showed symptoms and later died; there are currently eight suspected cases receiving…
Tunisia detains former PM Ali Laarayedh after 14-hour questioning | Politics News
Ali Laarayedh was interrogated for 14 hours and is expected to appear before a judge on Wednesday, his lawyers said.…
African nations urged to be wary of ‘imperial’ Russia
Polish President Andrzej Duda has warned African nations to be wary of what he called Russia’s imperial policy towards the…
Priests abducted as church burnt in Cameroon
Eight people including Catholic priests, a nun and worshippers are being held in captivity by separatist fighters in Cameroon’s South…
New UN report accuses Ethiopia of Tigray atrocities
UN investigators say they believe the Ethiopian government is behind ongoing crimes against humanity in the northern Tigray region. In…
Climate change threatens Africa urban trees
Climate change is threatening the health and survival of trees in urban areas including in Africa, with more than half…
Uganda confirms fresh outbreak of Ebola virus
A 24-year-old man infected with Ebola has died in central Uganda in a fresh outbreak confirmed by health officials. The…
Apple users in Japan, Vietnam, Malaysia to pay more for apps | Technology
California-based company says new prices will take effect from next month. Apple customers in countries including Japan, Malaysia, Pakistan, South…
FG spends N6.16trn on debt servicing in 16 months
The federal government has spent at least N6.16 trillion on debt servicing in the last 16 months, with domestic debt…