Abiy Ahmed Seeks Peaceful Solution with Eritrea on Red Sea Access
Ethiopia’s Prime Minister, Abiy Ahmed, says his government would not seek conflict with longtime foe Eritrea over access to the Red Sea, after regional officials and experts warned of a possible war between the Horn of Africa neighbours. Abiy, in a post by his office on X, noted that although access to the Red Sea […]
Wike Pledges Medical Coverage for Karu Bridge Accident Victims
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has pledged to cover all medical expenses for the victims of Wednesday’s accident near Karu Bridge along the Abuja-Keffi Expressway. Wike in a statement yesterday, described the accident as “avoidable” but directed continued treatment for the injured, and condoled with families of those who died, while emphasizing […]
Quadri Aruna Reclaims Africa’s Top Table Tennis Ranking
Quadri Aruna is back at the top, regaining his status as Africa’s highest-ranked table tennis player in the world. The Nigerian star has ascended to 18th place in the latest Week 12 ITTF rankings, surpassing Egypt’s Omar Medhat Assar. Although he finished as runner-up at the 2025 ITTF Africa Cup, Quadri’s strong performances throughout the […]
Mohbad’s Brother Arrested in Lagos After Court Appearance
The younger brother of the late singer, Ilerioluwa Aloba, aka Mohbad, has been arrested by operatives of the Nigeria Police on the premises of the Magistrates’ Court in the Ogba area of Lagos State. Adura was said to have been arrested yesterday alongside his friend, Ibrahim Koleosho, aka King White, shortly after attending a legal […]
70,000 South Africans Eye US Resettlement for Afrikaners
Nearly 70,000 South Africans have shown interest in relocating to the United States following Washington’s initiative to resettle members of the country’s Afrikaner community. The South African Chamber of Commerce in the USA (Saccusa) reported that its website was inundated with registrations from individuals seeking more details about the program, which came after a February […]
President Tinubu swears in Ibas as Rivers State Sole Administrator
President Bola Tinubu has sworn in Retired Vice Admiral Ibok-Étè Ibas as the sole administrator of Rivers State. Addressing State House Correspondents after his swearing in yesterday, Ibas promised to work with all stakeholders to maintain law and order in Rivers state. This comes less than 24 hours after President Tinubu declared a state of […]
Timaya Calls for Action Over Farm Destruction in Bayelsa
Timaya has expressed his concern over the destruction of farms in his home state, Bayelsa. The Afrobeats and Dancehall singer took to X to plead with the government to take action, lamenting that farms in Bayelsa are being destroyed. Timaya also urged herders to ranch their cattle instead of allowing them to graze freely and […]
Peter Obi Joins TikTok, Following El-Rufai’s Viral Footsteps!
Former presidential candidate of the Labour Party in the 2023 general election, Peter Obi, has opened a TikTok page, days after former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai joined the platform. Obi announced his arrival on TikTok via his X handle on Tuesday, and uploaded a video seeking followership, aligning with his vision of a “new […]
Super Eagles Prepare for Rwanda in World Cup Qualifier
All Twenty-Three invited players are now in the Super Eagles camp in Kigali ahead of Friday’s 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier against Rwanda. This is Eric Chelle’s first test since he was appointed Super Eagles coach three months ago. The star-studded squad held their first training session at one of the practice pitches in Kigali, […]
Netanyahu Vows More Attacks on Gaza Despite Outcry
Despite international condemnation, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Israel’s devastating attack on Gaza yesterday was “only the beginning” and that military force would continue until captives are freed. Reports say Israel’s surprise attack on Gaza killed at least 174 Palestinian children on Tuesday, inflicting “one of the largest one-day child death tolls” in the enclave’s […]
