AU Deploys High-Level Delegation to Mediate in South Sudan Crisis
In a significant move towards fostering peace in South Sudan, the Chairperson of the African Union (AU) Commission, H.E. Mahmoud Youssouf Ali, has reaffirmed the AU’s unwavering commitment to dialogue and reconciliation in the country. Following direct talks with President Salva Kiir, the Chairperson addressed the evolving political situation and the recent violence in Nasir, […]
SERAP Urges National Assembly to Withdraw Bill Mandating Voting Under Threat of Jail Time
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has called on Senate President Godswill Akpabio and House of Representatives Speaker Tajudeen Abbas to immediately withdraw a proposed bill that seeks to impose a six-month jail term or a ₦100,000 fine—or both—on eligible Nigerians who fail to vote in national and state elections. In a letter dated […]
Sahel States Impose 0.5% Levy on ECOWAS Imports to Fund New Alliance
Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger have introduced a 0.5% levy on imported goods from Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) member nations, including Nigeria. This levy, which takes immediate effect, is designed to finance the operations of their newly formed regional bloc, the Alliance of Sahel States (AES), following their departure from ECOWAS. Economic […]
Three Nigerians Face 60 Years in US Prison for $4.5M Fraud Scheme
Three Nigerians based in the United States—Olumide Olorunfunmi, Samson Amos, and Emmanuel Unuigbe—are facing a combined sentence of up to 60 years in prison for allegedly laundering $4.5 million. The case, which was originally reported by PUNCH Metro, was detailed in a statement by the US Department of Justice. The statement revealed that the trio […]
SALLAH HOMAGE: PRESIDENT TINUBU LAUDS FCT MINISTER’S INNOVATION IN GOVERNANCE Calls for Unity and National Progress
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has commended the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Barrister Nyesom Wike, for his progressive governance approach, which has led to significant improvements in the lives of FCT residents. The President made this statement while receiving a delegation of FCT residents at the Presidential Villa on Sunday, March 30, […]
A Day After the Uromi Murder…
Abdullahi O Haruna Haruspice The charred remains of the slain Kano hunters have been buried. Perhaps the peace they couldn’t find on earth will come to their souls now, for they did not die in their natural state but in a hurried and brutal fate. Dying while fasting may offer some consolation to the 16 […]
Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah Becomes Namibia’s First Female President in Historic Leadership Shift
Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah of the ruling SWAPO party has been declared the winner of the presidential election, making history as Namibia’s first female president. Her victory marks a significant milestone in the country’s political landscape, as she takes office amid pressing challenges such as high unemployment, inequality, and poverty. A Trailblazer in Namibian Politics Born on […]
African Development Bank Approves $19.85 Million Grant for Humanitarian Support in Sudan
The African Development Bank Group has approved a $19.85 million grant to support emergency humanitarian operations in Sudan, with a strong focus on improving women’s livelihoods and mitigating the impact of the ongoing conflict on communities and critical infrastructure. This was disclosed in a press statement by Christin Roby, Principal Regional Communication Officer for East […]
Elon Musk Sells X to xAI for $45 Billion
Elon Musk has sold his social media company, X, to his artificial intelligence firm, xAI, for $45 billion. The deal, which includes $12 billion in debt, values X at $33 billion, slightly more than what Musk paid for it in 2022. Musk stated that the integration of X and xAI will leverage AI-driven capabilities to […]
IMF Appoints Tony Elumelu to Advisory Council on Entrepreneurship and Growth
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has appointed Nigerian entrepreneur and philanthropist Tony Elumelu to its newly established Advisory Council on Entrepreneurship and Growth. According to a report by Premium Times, the appointment was announced in an official statement released on Friday. The council, convened by IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva, brings together global business leaders, […]
