Senegal’s Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko has submitted legislation to parliament that would double the maximum prison sentence for same-sex relations…
Category: AFRICA
FG Files Fresh 12-Count Forgery, Impersonation Case Against Senior Lawyer Mike Ozekhome
The federal government on Tuesday filed fresh forgery charge against senior lawyer, Professor Mike Ozekhome, SAN. The fresh charge bordering…
Severe Water And Power Shortages Paralyse Social, Commercial Life Across Niger State
For upwards of two weeks, social and economic activities in parts of Niger state have been grounded as a result…
Ghana Renames Kotoka International Airport After 60 Years, Sparking National Debate
The government of Ghana has removed the name of a 1966 coup leader from its main international gateway, renaming Kotoka…
Shettima: Nigeria Would Have Hit N1,000/$1 Within Weeks Without CBN’s Intervention
Nigeria’s Vice President, Kashim Shettima, has said the country’s currency could have depreciated to about N1,000 to the dollar within…
Qatar Condemns Zamfara Village Attack, Condoles With Nigeria Over ‘Dozens Dead’
The government of Qatar has strongly condemned the recent attack on a village in Zamfara State, which resulted in dozens…
Nigeria’s New Police Chief: Tunji Disu’s Journey To The Top
Nigeria has a new Acting Inspector-General of Police in Tunji Disu, a career officer whose steady rise through the ranks…
Cape Town Airport Fire Sparks Travel Disruptions, Halts International Departures
A fire incident at Cape Town International Airport on Tuesday triggered significant disruption to flight operations, forcing the temporary suspension…
NAPTIP Responds To Alleged Child Abuse Claims Following Simi’s Old Tweets
The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) has issued a public notice following a surge of…
CBN Cuts Interest Rate To 26.5%, Lowest Since May 2024
The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has reduced the country’s benchmark interest rate from…