Osun Deposes Convicted Monarch, Declares Ipetumodu Stool Vacant
A decisive move by the Osun State Government has brought an abrupt end to…
Osun Deposes Convicted Monarch, Declares Ipetumodu Stool Vacant
A decisive move by the Osun State Government has brought an abrupt end to the reign of Oba Gbenga Oloyede, following his conviction in the United States over a COVID-19 fraud scheme, with authorities citing legal and institutional grounds for his removal. The announcement, made on Monday by Kolapo Alimi, confirmed that the State…
Ivory Coast Jails Six For Life Over 2020 Kafolo Attack
A court in Ivory Coast has handed life sentences to six individuals convicted over a deadly 2020 attack on a military post in Kafolo, underscoring ongoing security concerns along the country’s northern frontier. The ruling, confirmed by lawyer Abdoulaye Ben Meite, forms part of a wider judgment involving 45 defendants linked to the assault,…
Ghana Rejects US Aid Deal Over Personal Data Dispute
A proposed multi-year aid agreement between Ghana and the United States has collapsed following disagreements over access to citizens’ personal data, according to a source familiar with the negotiations. The development marks a setback in ongoing efforts by Washington to reshape its engagement across Africa after policy changes under Donald Trump led to the…
Atletico Face Arsenal In High-Stakes Bid For Redemption
Redemption, not celebration, defines the mood around Atlético Madrid as they prepare to host Arsenal FC in a decisive UEFA Champions League semi-final encounter on Wednesday. The fixture arrives days after a painful Copa del Rey final defeat, a result that has reopened familiar wounds for a club that has repeatedly fallen short…
80% of Female Businesses Lack Access to Credit – FG
Nigeria’s economic ambition remains tethered to a significant failure in financial inclusion. New data reveals that 80 per cent of businesses owned by women operate entirely without access to formal credit. While women constitute over half of the population and provide 40 per cent of the nation’s agricultural labour, they remain sidelined from the institutional…
Federal Government Scales Up Nationwide Malaria Prevention
The Federal Government is launching a massive Seasonal Malaria Chemoprevention campaign, targeting 29 million children under the age of five across 21 states. This initiative covers all 19 Northern states, the Federal Capital Territory, and Oyo State. By providing preventive medicine to such a large cohort, the administration hopes to drastically lower the child mortality…
Italy U-21 Forward Ekhator Opens Door to Nigeria
Fresh uncertainty over international allegiance has emerged as Jeff Ekhator publicly reflected on his Nigerian roots while continuing his development within Italy’s youth system, a situation that could prompt interest from the Nigeria Football Federation. The 19-year-old Genoa CFC forward, born in Genoa to Nigerian parents, remains eligible to represent both countries at senior…
Over Two Million Nigerian Children Miss Essential Vaccines
Nigeria now holds the world’s second-highest number of zero-dose children. Roughly 2.1 million youngsters have received no vaccinations at all. Another 2.3 million remain only partially protected against preventable disease. These figures highlight a stubborn failure in the nation’s public health delivery. Systemic gaps and poor access continue to leave millions vulnerable. Save the Children…
Africa’s $4tn Capital Fails to Deliver Jobs, AFC Reports
Africa’s expanding financial base, now estimated at more than $4 trillion, is not translating into jobs or industrial growth at the scale required, according to a new report by the Africa Finance Corporation, raising fresh concerns over how capital is deployed across the continent. The 2026 State of Africa’s Infrastructure report, titled “The…
NNPP Sets May 2027 Date for Party Primaries
The New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) will hold primaries for all elective positions on 26 May 2027. This timeline covers state assembly seats, governorships, national legislative posts, and the presidency. The party intends to use a consensus mode for these selections across all wards. It has already notified the Independent National Electoral Commission of this…