Japan Names Four “Hometowns” for Africa at TICAD9
From Nigeria to Mozambique, Japan’s new city-to-nation partnerships aim to strengthen cultural diplomacy, workforce mobility, and global cooperation. At the 2025 Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD9), Japan has unveiled a bold initiative to strengthen its partnership with Africa by designating four of its cities as official “hometowns” for select African nations. The Japan […]
Nigeria Shuts Down Over 13.5 Million Social Media Accounts for Offensive Content
In a sweeping digital compliance move, the Nigerian government has announced the closure of 13,597,057 social media accounts for violations of the Code of Practice for Interactive Computer Service Platforms/Internet Intermediaries. The affected accounts, across platforms such as TikTok, Facebook, Instagram, and X (formerly Twitter), were flagged for offensive content and breaches of the code […]
US Lists Nigeria Among 13 Nations to Benefit from $93m Emergency Food Aid
The United States government has named Nigeria and 12 other countries as beneficiaries of a $93 million emergency food assistance programme aimed at tackling worsening hunger and malnutrition. Speaking at a recent press briefing, Principal Deputy Spokesperson for the US State Department, Tommy Pigott, said the package will cover essential food commodities, targeted nutritional support, […]
Smart Back-to-School Shopping: How to Save Big on Amazon This Season
The school bell is about to ring again — but before the first day of class, there’s one mission every parent, teacher, and student has: getting ready without breaking the bank. Back-to-school shopping can easily drain your budget, but with a little planning and the right deals, you can save money and get quality products. […]
UN Condemns Surge in Civilian Killings by M23 in Eastern DRC
The UN human rights office (OHCHR) says it has received first-hand accounts indicating that at least 319 civilians were killed by M23 fighters in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) within two weeks in July. According to OHCHR, most of the victims — including at least 48 women and 19 children — were local farmers […]
“Back-to-School Made Easy: Affordable Essentials Every Nigerian Parent Need
As the new school term approaches, Nigerian parents everywhere are preparing for the hustle of uniforms, textbooks, and daily school routines. But resuming school doesn’t have to be stressful—or expensive. Whether you’re sending your child off to primary school or preparing your teenager for secondary school, we’ve rounded up affordable, high-quality essentials you can shop […]
Ending Open Defecation: FCTA Urged to Scale Up Sanitation Awareness Ahead of 2030 Target
As Nigeria races against time to achieve its Open Defecation Free (ODF) status by 2030, stakeholders are intensifying calls for a more strategic and inclusive approach to public sanitation across the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). During a recent sensitisation rally in Abuja titled “Clean FCT: Use the Toilet,” organisers emphasized that achieving the ODF target […]
FCTA Moves to Restore Transparency in Land Governance, Constitutes Vetting Committees
In a significant move to restore order and credibility to public land governance, the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) in Nigeria has constituted specialized vetting committees to address widespread irregularities in the sale of Federal Government houses and the titling of public park plots across Abuja, the nation’s capital. The initiative, which reflects a broader […]
UN Condemns Brutal ADF Attack on Worshippers in Eastern Congo
Komanda, DRC – The United Nations peacekeeping mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUSCO) has strongly condemned a deadly overnight attack by the Allied Democratic Forces (ADF), which left at least 49 civilians dead, including nine children, in Komanda town, Irumu territory, Ituri province. The horrific incident, which occurred between the night of […]
Nigeria Strengthens Ties with Ethiopia Through Agricultural Gift
In a remarkable show of African solidarity and shared vision for food security, Nigeria has gifted Ethiopia 2,000 cashew seedlings and 100,000 cashew seeds—a generous move capable of transforming 600 hectares of farmland. The symbolic handover, which took place just before the 2025 United Nations Food Systems Summit in Addis Ababa, was received with gratitude […]
