Niger PM slams ECOWAS after abortive talks

The prime minister appointed by Niger’s military regime on Thursday blasted regional grouping ECOWAS for “bad faith” over an abortive meeting largely shunned by the bloc. “Today, apart from Togo…

Same Sex Marriage Remains Illegal In Nigeria — Police

The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has reiterated that same sex marriage is an unnatural offence in Nigeria and remains illegal. 

Agricultural Innovations and Food Security in Africa

The pertinence of agricultural innovation and food security in Africa can never be overemphasized, that was why the Former President of the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), Dr. Kanayo F. Nwanze opined that "As we reimagine agriculture in Africa, let us sow the seeds of innovation and resilience

Saudi Arabia To Open First Alcohol Store For Non-Muslim Diplomats

In a bid to counter the illicit trade of alcoholic goods and products received by diplomatic missions, Saudi Arabia will open its first alcohol store.

Israeli bombing of Gaza kills 125 amid Cairo truce talks

Heavy Israeli bombardment of Gaza overnight killed at least 125 people, the health ministry in the Hamas-run territory said Wednesday, against the backdrop of talks in Cairo aimed at reaching…

Blinken seeks progress in West Africa with Ivory Coast as model

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Tuesday sought progress combatting coups and extremism in West Africa in talks with two key leaders, as he pointed to Ivory Coast as…

BREAKING: Ogun Assembly Speaker, Kunle Oluomo, Impeached

The Speaker of the Ogun State House of Assembly, Kunle Oluomo, has been impeached. 

FG ready to launch Education Loan Fund – Sawyerr

The Federal Government says it is ready to launch the Nigerian Education Loans Fund for students in tertiary institutions.

Cote D’Ivoire Faces AFCON Exit Following Humiliating 4-0 Defeat By Equatorial Guinea

Ivory Coast is on the verge of a shocking exit from the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) after a devastating 4-0 loss to Equatorial Guinea in their final Group A match in Abidjan on Monday.

AFCON 2023: South Africa Bounce Back, Defeat Namibia In 4-goal Thriller

Themba Zwane scored twice in 16 first-half minutes as South Africa thrashed Namibia to earn their first points of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON).