Category: news
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Nigerian Senate has established a 12-member ad-hoc committee to advise on responding to international concerns about alleged persecution of Christians in Nigeria. This decision was made during a closed session following claims by the U.S. suggesting possible genocide targeting Christians. While the committee will prepare a position paper to guide Nigeria’s legislative stance and international…
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Team Super Eagles of Nigeria are under increasing pressure in their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying campaign as South Africa has moved ahead in the group standings. South Africa’s Mbatha and Appollis scored in the fifth and 26th minutes respectively against Rwanda, boosting their position. The South Africa versus Rwanda match is being played simultaneously…
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Presidency has praised the International Monetary Funds IMF’s recent upward revision of Nigeria’s economic growth forecasts to 3.9% in 2025 and 4.2% in 2026, attributing this positive outlook to President Bola Tinubu’s bold reforms in fiscal management, energy, trade, and investment, as well as the competence of his economic team. The IMF’s update…
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Madagascar’s President Andry Rajoelina has dissolved the national assembly abruptly, amid escalating tensions with youth-led protesters and the military, who had forced him to flee the country. The move is aimed to block an upcoming opposition-led impeachment attempt and was announced after Rajoelina’s flight to France for safety. Recall Protesters, are demanding his…
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Federal Ministry of Education has announced that senior secondary school students in arts and humanities will no longer be required to present a credit in mathematics for university and polytechnic admissions, a change from previous requirements. Previously, students needed five credits, including mathematics and English, to gain admission. The revised guidelines aim to…
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Kun Khalifat has ended Enyimba’s seven-game unbeaten run with a hard-fought victory in the Oriental Derby played at the newly refurbished Dan Anyiam Stadium in Owerri yesterday. Stanley Eguma’s side came into the encounter brimming with confidence after securing three wins and four draws in their last seven matches. However, Kun Khalifat — who had…
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Recent Report from the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) say in the first half of 2025, federal government owed electricity generation companies over N1.05 trillion in power subsidy payments for both Q1 and Q2. The subsidy obligations increased due to the absence of cost-reflective tariffs, requiring the government to cover the gap between actual…
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In Madagascar’s capital, Antananarivo, soldiers from the unit that initially helped President Andriy Rajoelina seize power have joined protesters against him, urging disobedience to their commanders. The soldiers escorted young protesters to May 13 square, amid escalating unrest sparked by frustrations over utility shortages. While Madagascar’s president Andry Rajoelina has condemned the protests as an…
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Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has began a two-week warning strike from midnight on October 13, 2025, after the expiration of a 14-day notice. The strike was announced by ASUU President Prof. Chris Piwuna, citing insufficient progress in negotiations with the Federal Government over issues like welfare, funding, and the 2009 ASUU-FGN Agreement.…
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Las Vegas Aces have clinched the 2025 WNBA (women national basketball association )championship with a 97–86 win over the Phoenix Mercury, completing a Finals sweep and capturing their third title in four years. A’ja Wilson starred with 31 points and nine rebounds, earning both the Finals MVP and becoming the first player in WNBA history…
