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Global action urged to lower insurance costs for hurricane-prone island states – CARICOM Secretary-General
(CARICOM Secretariat, Turkeyen, Greater Georgetown, Guyana CARICOM Secretary-General, Dr Carla Barnett has called for urgent global cooperation to address the…
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UN chief raises alarm over post-election violence in Tanzania
By Cecilia Ologunagba New York, Oct. 31, 2025 UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has called for restraint in Tanzania amid deadly…
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NIDCOM congratulates Ekeh on receiving global leadership honours from Forbes, EuroKnowledge
ABUJA, OCT. 31, 2025: Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, Chairman/CEO, Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM), has congratulated Prince Nnamdi Ekeh, Chief Executive…
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Nigerian Air Force redeploys senior officers to boost operational efficiency (See who is where)
By Sumaila Ogbaje Abuja, Oct. 31, 2025 The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has approved the redeployment of several senior officers…
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Zenith Bank’s gross earnings surge 16% to N3.4tn, as PBT hits N917.4bn in Q3 2025
Zenith Bank Plc has released its unaudited financial results for the nine months ended 30 September 2025, with a remarkable…
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UK Government convenes Working Group dialogue under Enhanced Trade and Investment Partnership
Lagos, Nigeria – October 30, 2025 The UK and Nigeria Thursday launched the UK-Nigeria Economic Diversification Dialogue, a strategic follow-up…
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Before Flora Shaw named Nigeria and thereafter By Emeka Asinugo
Before the name “Nigeria” ever existed, the territory that bears it today was a mosaic of sovereign peoples, kingdoms, and…
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Uganda, Abia to explore areas of economic collaboration – Envoy
(R-L) Gov. Alex Otti of Abia and Ugandan High Commissioner to Nigeria, Mr. Philip Odida, during the envoy’s visit to…
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Major shake-up as Army redeploys, appoints top officers (See who is where)
By Sumaila Ogbaje Abuja, Oct. 30, 2025 The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Waidi Shaibu, has approved the…
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Tinubu to Service Chiefs: No more excuses, it’s time to defeat terrorists, bandits
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has charged the newly appointed Service Chiefs to intensify efforts to defeat terrorism, banditry, and other…
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US Rep. Oye Owolewa announces run for DC Council At-Large against Anita Bonds
Washington, DC DC’s US Representative Dr. Oye Owolewa has announced that he is running against Anita Bonds for the Democratic…
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Economists call for ₦10,000, ₦20,000 notes to ease Nigeria’s cash burden
Economic analysts have called on the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to consider introducing ₦10,000 and ₦20,000 banknotes as part…
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Nigeria, France, Italy unveil joint effort to fight human trafficking
Some of the diplomats at the unveiling of the Common Operational Partnership France-Italy-Nigeria (COP-Nigetia)(NAN). By Aderogba George Abuja, Oct.…
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How Defence operatives foiled what would have been Nigeria’s bloodiest coup plot targeting top leaders
In what security insiders have described as the most dangerous coup attempt in Nigeria’s recent history, the Defence Headquarters (DHQ),…
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Otti urges African leaders to prioritise education, discipline, human capital as Arunma Oteh launches book
By Emmanuel Oloniruha Abuja Gov. Alex Otti of Abia has urged African leaders to embrace discipline, invest in education, and…
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UN General Assembly condemns U.S. embargo on Cuba again
By Cecilia Ologaunagba New York, Oct. 29, 2025 The UN General Assembly on Wednesday, for the 33rd consecutive year, adopted…
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Why do some African leaders fancy dying in office? By Emeka Asinugo
At 92, it is evident that an African leader like the current President of Cameroon, Paul Biya, is too old…
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From factory floor to Instagram feed – old money, new money, and the nature of capital By Akin Olaniyan
The social media is a brutal battleground and it is no surprise that some of the debates around the age-old…
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22 ships currently discharging petrol, other items at Lagos ports – NPA
By Aisha Cole Lagos, Oct. 29, 2025 The Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) on Wednesday said that 22 ships are currently…
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Senate confirms new service chiefs
By Naomi Sharang Abuja, Oct. 29, 2025 The Senate on Wednesday screened and confirmed the appointment of new Service Chiefs…
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Algeria’s economy is growing; Africa is continent of the future; IATF2025 was a resounding success – Algerian CEO, Abdelouhed Kerrar
The People’s Democratic Republic of Algeria recently hosted a hugely successful edition of the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank)’s Intra-African Trade…
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Grenada advances offshore hydrocarbon strategy with trilateral oil & gas commission proposal
PARAMARIBO, Suriname, October 29, 2025 The Government of Grenada has formally proposed the establishment of a trilateral oil and gas…
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Nnamdi Kanu: Make haste, take heed By Chiedozie Alex Ogbonnia.
On Monday, October 27, 2025, the media were flooded with the news that “the Leader of the the Indigenous People…
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Between a monstrous Kanu, hideous state, and rogue judiciary By UGO ONUOHA
To many Nigerians including some Igbo, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu is the devil’s incarnate. He probably is. But not so fast.…
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Talking Drums Festival: Ghana to host Africa’s biggest hip-hop celebration in December 2025
ACCRA, Ghana, October 28, 2025 Ghana’s vibrant capital, Accra, once again sets the stage for a historic global music…
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