Former Ghana international and Borussia Dortmund talent coach Otto Addo is set to assume the role of head coach for the Black Stars on a 34-month...
Doctors at Kenya’s public hospitals initiated a nationwide strike on Thursday, citing the government’s failure to fulfil commitments outlined in a collective bargaining agreement signed in...
In February 2024, Nigeria witnessed a surge in its headline inflation rate, reaching 31.70%, up from 29.90% recorded in January 2024, marking a significant increase of...
Militants belonging to the al-Shabab group launched an assault on a hotel near the presidential palace in Somalia’s capital, Mogadishu, according to security sources and witnesses....
Former Ajax forward Quincy Promes has been arrested in Dubai at the behest of Dutch prosecutors after being sentenced to six years in prison for his...
Amid escalating tensions in the Ukraine conflict, the spokesman for the Kremlin has said that the US had taken Russian President Vladimir Putin’s words out of...
South Africa has cancelled plans to sell a stake in its national airline, South African Airways (SAA), after failing to reach an agreement on valuation and other terms...
Lazio manager Maurizio Sarri has tendered his resignation after a challenging period marked by a fifth defeat in six games across all competitions. The recent 2-1...
Russian President Vladimir Putin issued a grave warning on Wednesday, stating that Russia is technically prepared for nuclear war. With the upcoming March 15-17 elections expected...
The Executive Chairman of the Lagos Internal Revenue Service (LIRS), Ayodele Subair, has said that about forty to fifty taxes will be taken down to single...
In a tragic turn of events, John Barnett, a former Boeing employee known for raising concerns about the company’s production standards, has been found dead in...
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South Africa took centre stage at the 2024 Internationale Tourismus-Börse (ITB) held in Berlin, Germany, showcasing the country’s diverse attractions and tourism offerings. Led by Chief...
Nigeria’s Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, told the governor of Rivers State, Siminalayi Fubara, that if there is nothing in the struggle for politics, he (Fubara) should...
In the early hours of Saturday, U.S. Navy ships and aircraft successfully intercepted and shot down 15 uncrewed aerial vehicles (UAVs) launched by Yemen’s Houthi rebels...
In a narrow vote of 75-22, the U.S. Senate managed to avert a partial government shutdown by approving a $467.5 billion spending package just hours before...
The Nigerian Association of Chambers of Commerce, Industry, Mines, and Agriculture (NACCIMA), in collaboration with key stakeholders, has announced the temporary suspension of the recently enacted...
Nigerian human rights activist Omoyele Sowore has announced his return to the United States after nearly five years of what he described as “unlawful, unjust, and...
In commemoration of the 2024 International Women’s Day, the First Lady of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Her Excellency, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has said that it...
The Delta State Governor’s Chief Strategist to the, Festus Okubor, has said that Sheriff Oborevwori is working tirelessly to build and improve Delta State, and he...
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu declared on Thursday that Israel would persist with its offensive against Hamas, extending into the southern Gaza city of Rafah, despite...
A US Army analyst, Sgt Korbein Schultz, has been apprehended and charged with the illicit sale of sensitive military information to a contact in China. The arrest,...
The President and Chairman of Council of the Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI), Gabriel Idahosa, has said that the federal government’s new Expatriate Employment...
In the lead-up to a potential White House rematch, former President Donald Trump has issued a challenge to President Joe Biden for televised debates. The republican...
The Australian Transaction Reports and Analysis Centre (Austrac), the country’s financial crime watchdog, has initiated an investigation into the compliance of UK-based online gambling firm Bet365...
In the United States, a former Google software engineer, Linwei Ding, also known as Leon Ding, has been charged with the theft of trade secrets related...
The President of the Africa Development Bank (AfDB), Akinwumi Adesina, has said that the AfDB is, over a 10-year period, investing $25 billion in Africa’s agricultural...
The former deputy governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria and Chairman of the Africa Private Sector Summit, Kingsley Moghalu, has said that President Tinubu should,...
Thousands of Indian farmers are resuming their march towards the capital city of Delhi, renewing their demands for minimum price guarantees for their crops. The farmers...
Palestinian militant group Hamas, in a statement released on Wednesday, expressed its commitment to ongoing negotiations through intermediaries, signalling a willingness to reach a ceasefire agreement...
Haiti’s Prime Minister Ariel Henry has landed in Puerto Rico after reportedly being unable to return to his homeland. The prime minister’s whereabouts had been shrouded...
In a stunning development, Peru’s Prime Minister Alberto Otárola has tendered his resignation amid allegations of leveraging his influence to assist a woman in securing lucrative...
In a remarkable turn of events on Super Tuesday, President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump emerged victorious in statewide nominating contests, setting the stage...
Ukrainian sea drones reportedly inflicted damage on a Russian Black Sea Fleet patrol ship near occupied Crimea, as revealed by a Ukrainian intelligence source on Tuesday....
Former President Donald Trump secured a decisive victory in the North Dakota Republican presidential caucuses on Monday. According to a projection by Edison Research, Trump outperformed...
China has announced a 7.2% increase in its defence spending for the year, further bolstering a military budget that has more than doubled during Xi Jinping’s...
Nigerian businessman and founder of Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, as part of ways to immortalise late banking icon, Herbert Wigwe, has named the road to the...
Brussels has imposed a historic fine of 1.84 billion euros ($2 billion) on Apple for hindering competition from music streaming rivals through restrictions on its App...
In a significant victory for former President Donald Trump, the Supreme Court delivered a sweeping ruling on Monday, prohibiting states from excluding him from the ballot...
A Chieftain of the All-Progressive’s Congress (APC) and former Delta State House of Assembly Member, Efe Ofobruku, has said that subsidy on petroleum products is still...
Thailand’s Supreme Court, on Monday, acquitted self-exiled former Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra of negligence charges dating back to her time in office in 2013, according to...
In a worsening health crisis, South Korea’s Health Minister, Cho Kyoo-hong, announced on Monday that authorities would commence inspections of hospitals to take legal action against...
In a significant diplomatic move, US Vice President Kamala Harris has called for an immediate six-week ceasefire from Palestinian militant group Hamas while strongly urging Israel...
A SpaceX rocket carrying three American astronauts and one Russian cosmonaut has successfully launched from Florida, embarking on a six-month mission to the International Space Station...
Nikki Haley has achieved a significant milestone in her 2024 campaign for the Republican presidential nomination by securing a victory over former President Donald Trump in...
Haiti has plunged into further turmoil as the government declares a 72-hour state of emergency and imposes a night curfew in and around the capital following...
In a historic feat, LeBron James became the first NBA player to reach 40,000 career regular season points during Saturday’s game against the Denver Nuggets. Despite...
Pakistani politician Shehbaz Sharif is poised to reclaim the role of prime minister for the second time, following a vote by the country’s recently established parliament....
In the early hours of Sunday, Russian air defence systems successfully intercepted and destroyed all 38 drones launched by Ukraine towards the Crimean Peninsula, according to...
Renowned American designer and fashion icon Iris Apfel has passed away at the age of 102. Known for her distinctive style characterized by cropped white hair,...
US President Joe Biden announced on Friday plans to initiate the first military airdrop of food and supplies into Gaza, responding to the unfolding humanitarian catastrophe...
Juventus midfielder Paul Pogba, formerly of Manchester United, has been slapped with a four-year ban from football for a doping offence. The 30-year-old France international was...
Russian President Vladimir Putin issued a stark warning to Western nations on Thursday, cautioning that their deployment of troops to Ukraine could lead to a nuclear...
Imo State’s former Commissioner for Finance, Professor Uche Uwaleke, has said that the decision of the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) to hike the Monetary Policy Rate...
In response to a tragic stampede that unfolded at the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) Old Zonal Headquarters in Yaba, Lagos, the NCS has temporarily suspended the...
U.S. President Joe Biden has revealed that Israel has agreed to a temporary halt in military activities in Gaza during the Muslim holy month of Ramadan....
In a significant development for the global music industry, Universal Music Group (UMG), the world’s foremost music company, has successfully acquired a majority stake in Nigeria’s...
In a significant move aimed at enhancing air travel connectivity between London and Lagos, Norse Atlantic Airways has announced a groundbreaking collaboration with Air Peace, as...
The President and Chairman of the Board of Directors of the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank), Benedict Oramah, has said that the choice that was made by the...
The President and Chairman of the Board of Directors of the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) has debunked claims that the $3.3b loan that the Nigerian National...
The President and Chairman of the Board of Directors of the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) has debunked claims that the $3.3b loan that the Nigerian National...
The state of Assam in India has abolished an 89-year-old law permitting the marriage of underage Muslims, a move met with opposition from minority community leaders...
U.S. and British forces executed strikes against over a dozen Houthi targets in Yemen on Saturday, marking the latest move in the ongoing military efforts against...
Former President Donald Trump has secured a significant victory over Nikki Haley in South Carolina, bringing him closer to the Republican presidential nomination. Trump clinched the...
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Yusuf Tuggar, has confirmed that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s visit to Qatar will go on as scheduled despite misgivings and circulations...
In a historic achievement, a spacecraft developed and operated by Texas-based company Intuitive Machines successfully landed near the moon’s south pole on Thursday, marking the first...
A massive fire has claimed the lives of at least four individuals in a high-rise residential block in Valencia, Spain, according to emergency services. The blaze, which...
Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has revealed that the state government is diligently working to alleviate the economic challenges faced by its citizens. Speaking during the...
Nigerian politician and professor of political economy, Pat Utomi, has said that the loans that are being taken by the Nigerian government are ‘meaningless’ and are...
In a move deepening military ties between Iran and Russia, it has been reported by six sources that Iran supplied Russia with a substantial number of...
In a landmark ruling, the Alabama Supreme Court has declared that frozen embryos are to be considered as children, setting a precedent that has triggered concerns...
Armstrong Takang, the Managing Director/CEO of the Ministry Of Finance Incorporated (MOFI) has said that the N100 million naira preparation fund set up by the institution...
In a strategic collaboration with the Southern African Tourism Educators of South Africa (TESA), South African Tourism, through the South Africa National Convention Bureau (SANCB), is...
Indian police resorted to firing tear gas on Wednesday to disperse protesting farmers as they resumed their march towards the capital, equipped with cranes and excavators,...
In another diplomatic standoff at the United Nations Security Council, the United States wielded its veto power on Tuesday, blocking an Algerian-drafted resolution that called for...
South Africa is set to hold its national and provincial elections on May 29, as announced by President Cyril Ramaphosa’s office. The ruling African National Congress...
A Utah mother, Ruby Franke, renowned for her contentious parenting advice on YouTube, has been sentenced to a minimum of four years in prison for child...
The founder of Tingo Group, Dozy Mmubuosi, has said that he will ensure that the charges against him lead into a fair process, as he will...
Nigeria’s former minister for foreign affairs, Bolaji Akinyemi, has said that Russia’s President, Vladimir Putin, is involved in the death of major Russian opposition leader, Alexei...
The United States has put forward an alternative draft resolution to the United Nations Security Council, proposing a temporary ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas conflict and expressing...