Nigeria’s ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) has rejected suggestions of a broad opposition consensus to unseat President Bola Tinubu at the next general election. Senator Aminu Tambuwal, who represents Sokoto South, claimed during a televised interview on Friday that plans to remove Tinubu reflected a “national consensus” rather than a regional campaign. But in a…
His Majesty King Mohammed VI of Morocco has offered heartfelt condolences to President Bola Tinubu and the Nigerian people following the death of former President Muhammadu Buhari. In a statement shared on Tuesday, the Moroccan monarch described Buhari’s passing as a “sad occurrence,” extending his sympathy to Buhari’s family and all Nigerians. King Mohammed VI…
Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), has petitioned the Court of Appeal in Abuja to halt proceedings in his terrorism trial at the Federal High Court, presided over by Justice James Omotosho, scheduled for November 20, 2025. Kanu, representing himself, argued that the charges—based on the Terrorism (Prevention) (Amendment) Act, 2013…
Many experts are sceptical that the ban can be implemented in any meaningful way, pointing out that many age restrictions can easily be easily circumvented. Australian lawmakers moved a step closer to banning under 16s from social media platforms Wednesday, threatening companies that fail to comply with multimillion-dollar fines. The landmark legislation passed parliament’s lower…
The Cross River Government is partnering an American-based organisation, Sharing Hope Medical Mission to host a 16-day medical outreach in the state, Gov. Bassey Otu, has said. Otu said at a meeting with representative of the mission on Monday in Calabar, that the outreach would hold between Oct. 4 and 19. Represented by Dr Henry…
A plane with 21 people on board crashed in South Sudan on Wednesday, leaving 18 people dead, including two pilots, South Sudan Eagles Media reported. It added that three others are in critical condition. “A plane carrying 21 passengers, including the pilot, has crashed while departing from Unity Oil Field, killing 18 people and leaving…
The Ministers of Foreign Affairs of Member States of the European Union (EU) and the African Union (AU) are set for the 3rd AU-EU ministerial meeting in Brussels, Belgium. This is contained in a statement issued on Wednesday by Mrs Wynne Musabayana, Head of Communication of the African Union Commission (AUC). She said the meeting…
French President Emmanuel Macron on Monday arrived in Rabat on a three-day official visit to the Kingdom of Morocco. The French president was received by the King of Moroccan, Muhammed VI and his Crown Prince, Moulay El Hassan, Prince Moulay Rachid and Princesses Lalla Khadija and Lalla Meryem. Macron on the other hand was accompanied…
President Bola Tinubu says Africa holds vast opportunities for investments, growth and development with its vibrant population, productive economy and natural resources. The President made the remark at a bilateral meeting with Chinese Premier, Li Qiang, on Wednesday in Beijing. Tinubu noted that the Forum on China–Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) had played a key role in…
The Gauteng Provincial Legislature’s Portfolio Committee on Community Safety is urging President Cyril Ramaphosa and Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi to consider deploying soldiers in the province to address the escalating issue of illegal mining. The committee’s request follows a tragic incident in which a 32-year-old man lost his life during a clash between illegal miners…
