Ramaphosa Deploys Army Against Gang Violence in South Africa
In a significant escalation of the state’s response to a deepening security crisis, South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has authorised […]
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Guinness Record Nigerian Barber Longest Barbering Marathon
Nigerian barber Joshua Babatunde Aiyenuro has been officially recognised by Guinness World Records for completing the longest professional barbering marathon,
Wike:FCT Streetlights Get Security Feature to Curb Vandalism
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has announced that contractors installing streetlights in Abuja are incorporating
Ndume protests Borno road omission from 2026 legacy projects
Senator Mohammed Ali Ndume of Borno South has formally protested the exclusion of key road networks in his state from
AGF Idris Denies Hiring Erokoro in N109.5bn EFCC Trial
Former Accountant-General of the Federation, Ahmed Idris, has denied retaining Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN) Paul Erokoro to represent him
Political crackdown Tunisia lawyer appeal trial health
The appeal trial of Tunisian lawyer and former judge Ahmed Souab began on Thursday, with the court rejecting a request
Voter Apathy from Rigging, Intimidation, Disputed Elections
Abia Officials Link Voter Apathy to Electoral Failures, Urge Civic Re-engagement UMUAHIA — Nigeria’s persistent voter apathy stems from systemic
INEC Proposes N873.78 Billion for 2027 General Elections
Nigeria’s Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has formally proposed a budget of N873.78 billion (approximately $560 million) to fund the
Akintunde, Sports Broadcaster, Dies; Ogun Governor Mourns
Veteran Nigerian Sports Broadcaster Akeem Akintunde Dies at 57 Veteran sports broadcaster and Director of Programmes at Ogun State Television
Tinubu’s Unmatched Support for Governors, Says Kaduna Governor
Kaduna State Governor Uba Sani has stated that no Nigerian president in the country’s history has provided as much support
NNPP Alleges Kano Governor Blocking Kwankwaso Over US Visa Ban
NNPP Alleges Kano Governor Sought to Bar Kwankwaso from State A senior official of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP)
Kruger Rhino Poaching Doubles Amid National Decline in 2025
Rhino poaching in South Africa’s flagship Kruger National Park surged in 2025, nearly doubling from the previous year, even as