Mr Eno becomes the second PDP governor after Governor Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta State to join the ruling APC in less than two months. ......

Their arrest followed the publication of a two-part investigation alleging financial mismanagement and the commissioning of uncompleted projects at the polytechnic. ......

Maverick showbiz maestro, Charles Oputa, popularly known as CharlyBoy, is set to unveil his memoir 999, an intriguing story of his life's journey so far. ......

Nigeria | 41 minutes ago ?As Minister Nnaji proposes joint innovation committees to accelerate South-South advancement By Ikechukwu Emmanuel Chief Uche Nnaji, Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, has hosted back-to-back high-level visits from the Ambassadors of Brazil and Cuba?ushering in a new era of strategic partnerships anchored in innovation, biotechnology, space exploration, and green energy. Dr Robert Ngwu, Senior Special Adviser (Administration) to the minister, in a statement on Friday in Abuja, said the meetings were significant diplomatic moves poised to reshape South-South cooperation. During the high-level official visit from His Excellency Carlos Garcete, Brazilian...

MOSCOW/DAKAR - The Africa Corps,...

By Olusola AKANNI Displacement and Economic Strain in West Africa Across West Africa, internal displacement and cross border refugee movements have become enduring realities rooted in armed conflict, terrorism, environmental disasters, and governance gaps. Nigeria alone accounts for over 3 million internally displaced persons (IDPs) and more than 85,000 refugees as of 2023 (UNHCR). Burkina Faso has witnessed an alarming spike, with 2 million displaced due to insecurity and violent extremism (IOM, 2024). These movements are not isolated humanitarian crises; they bear profound macroeconomic consequences. IDPs and refugees often rely heavily on aid and informal support systems, exerting...

Three days after an attack on a humanitarian convoy that killed...

L'armée malienne s'est retirée vendredi d'un de ses camps militaires dans le centre du pays, à la suite de deux attaques meurtrières menées par des groupes jihadistes. Plusieurs dizaines de soldats ont été tués, dans un contexte de recrudescence des violences au Sahel.

The shift brings Russian support to a more fundamental level, says Kremlin-backed paramilitary force Africa Corps.

Nigeria | 46 minutes ago * Describes demise of the political leader and statesman as a profound loss to Nigeria * Shettima leads mourners at funeral prayers for deceased Deji Elumoye in Abuja President Bola Tinubu has mourned renowned academic and former Minister of Education, Prof Jubril Aminu. In a glowing tribute paid Thursday to the late political leader, statesman and one of Nigeria#8217;s most decorated medical professionals, the president described the demise of the Professor of Cardiology as a profound loss to the nation. President Tinubu, in the tribute stated, inter alia: #8220;I extend my condolences to the family and friends of Professor Jibril Muhammad Aminu, a respected...

Nigeria | 23 minutes ago * Inaugurates African Medical Centre for Excellence in Abuja Deji Elumoye in Abuja President Bola Tinubu has officially inaugurated the African Medical Centre of Excellence (AMCE) in Abuja, describing the project as a monument to African resilience and innovation, and a bold step towards Nigeria?s emergence as a global healthcare hub. This is just as the country has secured over $2.2 billion in health sector commitments through the Nigeria Health Sector Renewal Investment Initiative, launched by the Tinubu administration in December 2023. The initiative, which is already underway, aims to renovate over 17,000 primary health centres, train 120,000 frontline...

Professor Jibril Aminu, a renowned Nigerian scholar, politician, and diplomat, has passed away at the age of 85. ......

Lagos -- Microsoft co-founder and philanthropist Bill Gates has pledged the continuous support of his Gates Foundation to improve health innovations in Africa despite dwindling foreign aid to the continent. ......

Warning that the influx of refugees was straining neighbouring countries and posed a risk to regional and global security. ......

The African Medical Centre of Excellence (AMCE) officially opened today, marking a historic milestone in Africa's journey towards healthcare sovereignty. The US$300 million tertiary medical facility, developed by African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) (www.Afreximbank.com) in partnership with King's College Hospital London, welcomed His Excellency President Bola Ahmed Tinubu as guest of honour, represented by His Excellency, Senator Kashim Shettima, Vice President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, alongside high-ranking Government and private sector officials, including the Minsters of Health, Finance, and Foreign Affairs, Nigeria Customs Services, Nigeria Immigration Services, Nigerian...

TikTok has unveiled the global rollout of its artist analytics platform, TikTok for Artists, following a two-month beta testing period read more TikTok for artists launches globally, skips sub-Saharan Africa ......

Au Nigeria, l'inflation s'invite aux célébrations de l'Aïd el-Kebir. La fête musulmane sera célébrée ce vendredi, et comme le veut le rituel, les fidèles doivent sacrifier un animal, généralement un mouton ou un bélier. Mais en l'espace d'un an, les prix des bêtes ont parfois doublé au grand dam des Nigérians.

Sur les 12 pays visés par le "travel ban" de Donald trump, sept sont africains. Le Tchad, la République du Congo, la Guinée équatoriale, l?Érythrée, la Libye, la Somalie et le Soudan figurent désormais sur la liste noire des États-Unis. Les ressortissants de ces pays ne peuvent plus, sauf exceptions très limitées, entrer sur le sol américain. Une décision qui provoque stupeur et incompréhension dans plusieurs capitales africaines, à commencer par Brazzaville. La République du Congo ne figurait pourtant pas sur la première version de cette liste en 2018. Les précisions de Vivace Mambouana, correspondant France 24 au Congo-Brazzaville.

Sept pays africains sont désormais visés par le nouveau "travel ban" américain. Leurs ressortissants ne peuvent plus entrer sur le sol des États-Unis, sauf rares exceptions. Une mesure qui suscite stupeur et incompréhension, notamment à Brazzaville, où la République du Congo découvre sa présence sur cette liste noire. À N'Djamena aussi, l?incompréhension domine. Le Tchad, déjà visé en 2018, est de nouveau sanctionné. A l?époque, Washington reprochait un manque de coopération, et visiblement, rien n?a changé. Les réactions sur place avec notre correspondant Harold Girard.

L'Union africaine s'est dite "préoccupée", N'Djamena "surprise", et Brazzaville a dénoncé un "malentendu" après l'interdiction d'entrée sur le territoire américain aux ressortissants de sept pays africains, dont le Tchad et le Congo-Brazzaville, sur 12 Etats concernés au total.  Le Tchad a annoncé jeudi "suspendre l'octroi des visas aux citoyens des États-Unis d'Amérique", en réaction à à la décision annoncée par le président américain Donald Trump, qui s'applique également à la Guinée équatoriale, l'Erythrée, la Libye, la Somalie et le Soudan.

Donald Trump explained why Egypt is not on his new list of travel banned countries while also criticising Angela Merkel.

The second day of the Mining in Motion 2025 Summit highlighted global industry leaders advocating for greater formalization of the artisanal and small-scale mining sector (ASM). The event featured keynote presentations calling for increased cooperation between the ASM and large-scale operators to drive sustainable industry growth. David Tait, CEO of the World Gold Council, emphasized the scale and importance of the ASM sector, which provides livelihoods for over 40 million people...

Industry leaders at the Mining in Motion 2025 summit spotlighted Ghanarsquo;s ongoing efforts to formalize its artisanal and small-scale gold mining (ASGM) sector. Participants on an India Gold Metaverse-sponsored session ndash; titled Case Studies in ASGM Formalization: Learning from Successes and Addressing Challenges ndash; emphasized that formalization has the potential to catalyze sustainability, build stronger communities and drive long-term economic growth. ldquo;We need regulatory and legislative changes that support small-scale miners and ensure that revenue from their contributions translates into real economic, social and communal growth,rdquo; stated Martin Ayisi, CEO of the...

Nigeria?s president on the West African bloc?s greatest test yet. ......

Libya#8217;s justice sector is cracking down on fundamental freedoms, Human Rights Watch (HRW) announced on Monday in their report #8220;Injustice By Design: Need for Comprehensive Justice Reform in Libya.#8221; HRW stated that the North African country is reluctant to investigate serious human rights violations and international crimes, #8220;the justice system is marked by serious...

Facing electricity blackouts and rampant inflation, Nigerians are turning to what is also called ?trenches music? to vent their frustrations and find joy and hope in life...

Arabian Post - President Bola Tinubu has bestowed Nigeria?s third-highest national honour, the Commander of the Order of the Federal Republic , on Bill Gates. The recognition acknowledges Gates?s substantial philanthropic contributions to the country, particularly through the Bill Melinda Gates Foundation, which has invested heavily in public health and agriculture sectors across Nigeria. The conferment took place during a formal ceremony in Abuja, underscoring the Nigerian government?s appreciation for Gates?s enduring commitment to tackling some of the country?s most pressing challenges. The award is one of the highest civilian distinctions in Nigeria, given to individuals who have...

The delivery was supposed to be the first to arrive in the embattled city of El Fasher, the capital of North Darfur State, in more than a year. ......

Download logo HE Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Sultan bin Saad Al Muraikhi...