Senator Dickson criticizes Tinubu for ignoring Rivers crisis on Democracy Day
Speaking at the National Assembly, the Bayelsa West lawmaker accused the presidency of supporting “military rule by proxy” while preaching democratic ideals.
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Ukraine arming terror groups in Africa, Sudan claims
In an interview with RT, Al-Sirr claimed Kiev supports armed groups such as Boko Haram, arms Sudan’s paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) with drones at low prices.
British soldier detained in Kenya over rape accusation reports
“We can confirm the arrest of a Service person in Kenya,” the ministry stated. “As the matter is the subject of an ongoing investigation by the Defence Serious Crime Command, we will not comment further.”
Rising tuition sparks criticism of Catholic schools in Africa
At Uganda Martyrs’ School, students must pay in full before classes begin. Tuition has reached $600 per term.
Revealed: Top 10 African countries with the highest debt to China — guess where Nigeria ranks
A new database reveals the top 10 African countries with the highest cumulative debt to China between 2000 and 2023.
Africa’s top diamond producer slashes 2025 output forecast over market slump
Botswana, Africa’s top diamond producer, has announced major output cuts for 2025 due to plunging global demand. With Debswana suspending operations at key mines, the government is pivoting to local processing to cushion economic fallout.
Chad suspends visa issuance to Americans in retaliation for US travel ban
Chad may not have billions of dollars, but it has dignity and pride, the leader of the former French colony has declared
Deliverance won’t come from Aso Rock, Archbishop Bassey warns
“Until true prophets rise to govern, we will keep crowning Saul and expecting to see the reign of David.”
Bill Gates sees Africa rising as the most interesting continent this century
“The amazing thing about Africa, and I show people this slide all the time, is that it is a very young continent. The portion of children born in Africa is going to be over half during this century.” – Bill Gates
Kenya’s Ruto warns of romantic ‘brain drain’ to Nigeria
“My daughter is married to a Nigerian, and this one is now married to a Nigerian. And our guys around; I don’t know, are you slow? I don’t know…”