Outdoor enthusiasts in Abuja, Nigeria’s capital city, are advised to inform the police before embarking on excursions and hikes.
In response to rising security concerns in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) of Nigeria,The Police Command has issued a directive urging individuals and groups to inform law enforcement agencies before embarking on hiking or camping trips. Commissioner of Police, FCT Command, CP Ajao S. Adewale, emphasised the need for collaboration between outdoor enthusiasts and security […]
Congo Grants Clemency to Three Americans Sentenced to Death Amid U.S. Diplomatic Moves
Three American citizens who were sentenced to death in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) over a failed coup attempt have had their sentences commuted to life imprisonment. The announcement was made by a spokeswoman for President Félix Tshisekedi, signaling a shift in the country’s approach to the high-profile case. The three Americans were among […]
Tragic Loss: Fourth U.S. Soldier Recovered in Lithuania
The U.S. Army has confirmed the recovery of a fourth Soldier assigned to the 1st Armored Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Infantry Division, who was found deceased near Pabradė, Lithuania, on the afternoon of April 1. The Soldier’s identity is being withheld pending notification of next of kin. General Christopher Donahue, commander of U.S. Army […]
Niger’s Military Government Releases Detainees from 2023 Coup, But Bazoum Remains in Custody
Niger’s military government has announced the release of several high-profile detainees arrested following the 2023 coup that ousted President Mohamed Bazoum. The decision, which was made public on national television on Tuesday, aligns with the recommendations from the National Consultations for Reform held in February. Despite the mass release, ousted President Mohamed Bazoum remains in […]
Trump’s New Advisor for Africa Set to Visit DRC, 3 Other Countries on Resumption
According to a statement from the U.S. Department of State, Massad Boulos, who also serves as Senior Advisor to the President on Arab and Middle Eastern Affairs, has been appointed as Senior Advisor for Africa. The statement further revealed that Senior Advisor Boulos, alongside Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs Corina Sanders, will […]
African Development Bank Approves Eswatini’s 2025-2030 Strategy to Boost Economic Transformation
The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank has approved Eswatini’s Country Strategy Paper (CSP) 2025-2030. The target is to accelerate the country’s structural transformation and build a strong foundation for a more inclusive, diverse, resilient, and competitive economy. The new strategy, which followed extensive consultations with government authorities, civil society, the private sector, […]
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 […]
